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Paul Manafort Resigns from Trump Campaign
Breitbart ^ | Aug. 19, 2016 | Alex Swoyer

Posted on 08/19/2016 7:12:10 AM PDT by COUNTrecount

Paul Manafort, Donald Trump’s campaign chairman, resigned from the campaign on Friday, according to Fox News.

“This morning Paul Manafort offered, and I accepted, his resignation from the campaign. I am very appreciative for his great work in helping to get us where we are today, and in particular his work guiding us through the delegate and convention process. Paul is a true professional and I wish him the greatest success,” Trump stated in a press release on Friday.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: manafort; paulmanafort; resignation; trump; trump2016
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To: 9YearLurker

I’m not sure what people can really “insist” re: Trump. It has been a great week though.


41 posted on 08/19/2016 8:08:26 AM PDT by proust (Trump / Pence 2016!)
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To: Disestablishmentarian
Trump did what any good CEO would do. He cut short the problem. My guess is that Manafort understands this perfectly, and that he will be well taken care of.

Exactly. Like Lewandowski, Manafort understands the nature of this move.

Trump understands the MSM's MO extremely well. He knows that like a Zombie, they must now scramble for their next body elsewhere.

42 posted on 08/19/2016 8:08:26 AM PDT by HangUpNow
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To: COUNTrecount

A day and a half. I’m mildly surprised it took Manafort that long.


43 posted on 08/19/2016 8:11:12 AM PDT by Lower Deck
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To: COUNTrecount

This is the first proof-positive that Trump might be in trouble, and I am a Trump fanatic.


44 posted on 08/19/2016 8:13:01 AM PDT by Lazamataz (Every word the "News Media" prints these days are a lie, including "and" and "the".)
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To: july4thfreedomfoundation

The man in the middle is Roger Stone - close ally to Nixon.

From L-R: Manafort, Stone, Atwater


45 posted on 08/19/2016 8:17:38 AM PDT by newfreep ("If Lyin' Ted was an American citizen, he would be a traitor.")
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To: Lazamataz

Hey Laz....did you forget the “/s” tag?


46 posted on 08/19/2016 8:18:27 AM PDT by newfreep ("If Lyin' Ted was an American citizen, he would be a traitor.")
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To: Lazamataz

Except that there are legitimate reasons for the departure. His expertise more primary than general election weighted and his Russia issue.


47 posted on 08/19/2016 8:18:57 AM PDT by John W (Under One Year And Counting!)
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To: Lazamataz

Interesting take, Laz. Since Conway and Bannon took over I’ve had only positive thoughts about the campaign and Trump. Manafort is a pro, but I think Conway and Bannon get the mood and the feeling of the country. I don’t know that Manafort does- his strengths seem more practical, while Bannon’s are more anti-corruption anti-status quo. Perfect for Trump.


48 posted on 08/19/2016 8:25:18 AM PDT by SE Mom (Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
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To: Lazamataz

This is the first proof-positive that Trump might be in trouble, and I am a Trump fanatic.


No, it’s proof positive that it’s a good move toward a win.


49 posted on 08/19/2016 8:26:44 AM PDT by laplata ( Liberals/Progressives have diseased minds.)
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To: John W

Fair enough.


50 posted on 08/19/2016 8:28:30 AM PDT by Lazamataz (Every word the "News Media" prints these days are a lie, including "and" and "the".)
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To: COUNTrecount

Cue Nelson Muntz.

Bring back Lebowski.


51 posted on 08/19/2016 8:29:57 AM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: proust

Makes sense for Kellyanne not to take the role of campaign manager if Trump isn’t going to agree to do at least what she thinks is critical for the success of the campaign.

So could very well not be coincidence that he has adopted the teleprompter now for his regular campaign rallies—and not just major policy speeches.

Sometimes alpha guys can actually hear and respond to things better coming from a woman they trust, as opposed to a man. With the number of women Trump has promoted in his companies over the decade and his close working relationship with his daughter Ivanka, it is possible he’s that kind of guy.

Buy Conway is also very, very good.


52 posted on 08/19/2016 8:32:43 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: newfreep

I get very worried when there are campaign reorgs.

Those usually happen before defeats.


53 posted on 08/19/2016 8:33:14 AM PDT by Lazamataz (Every word the "News Media" prints these days are a lie, including "and" and "the".)
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To: crz

“Time to shedd this man I guess since the MSM is trying to tie him with cash from overseas. Cant be against something when you have someone who might be doing what your against.”

I have no idea if it is about that. I tend to think it is more ego on Manafort’s part.

But I did hear some guy from Politico bragging on the Dr Drew show about how they are coming out with a big story on Trump today or tomorrow.

I am sure it will be their usual distortion, half-lies and full-on lies hit job. I did wonder if it had to do with Manafort along these lines (who in objective analysis is not a good guy).


54 posted on 08/19/2016 8:33:47 AM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: Lazamataz

He’s cutting the foreign agent MSM meme short because he’s going to hammer Hillary on foreign money and favors in ads. The MSM would parry with “they all do it” and “hypocrite” if Manafort were still there...not too mention keep up the Russian bogeyman for the coming hack revelations - tying Putin to Trump as ridiculous as that is.

Manafort will not be calling the shots now and I don’t think he’s the kind of guy to ride along while others do call them. For both of these reasons, he’s leaving - probably on his own advice.

Good to do the hatchet work before Labor Day, things will get white hot after.


55 posted on 08/19/2016 8:34:19 AM PDT by Scott from the Left Coast
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To: Lazamataz

I take this transition as a very good sign for the campaign indeed.

Conway is terrific, they’ve got very good ads going up in swing states this weekend, and Trump is now also leading with an admirable pitch to minorities. (That move may be the single best approach for luring in white suburban women who also are with Trump on his position re: “refugees” and allowing potential terrorists into the country, but are afraid of being seen backing someone whom others think of as racist.)


56 posted on 08/19/2016 8:35:52 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: COUNTrecount

lol...

57 posted on 08/19/2016 8:36:17 AM PDT by StAnDeliver (PS - Vote Trump. Vote Coal.)
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To: Disestablishmentarian
"Trump did what any good CEO would do. He cut short the problem. My guess is that Manafort understands this perfectly, and that he will be well taken care of. This is CEO behavior."

Fairly salient analysis, albeit Manafort is wealthy - like oligarch wealthy - and doesn't need much taking care of lol...Manafort came aboard more as a favor to Trump and nothing like an employee...

58 posted on 08/19/2016 8:40:18 AM PDT by StAnDeliver (PS - Vote Trump. Vote Coal.)
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To: ecomcon

reporting this on Fox on the morn talking show it read something about concerns Manafort was “mailing (it) out” I do not have a clue what they meant...had Erik on saying his father didn’t want the distractions...


59 posted on 08/19/2016 8:48:14 AM PDT by magna carta
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To: Lazamataz

In a prior life, I was an officer in a $400 Million company who reported directly to the Chairman on all M&A projects.

A successful CEO will recognize the current challenge and mission and match talents to address the new mission.

Manafort’s mission was to manage the delegates and convention which he did quite successfully.

With the convention behind us, the campaign has a new mission that requires a different talent(s).

Bannon and KellyAnn are far more media savy than Manafort.

Bottom line: Trump is managing his campaign as he has his company.

“Don’t go wobbly on us!” :-)


60 posted on 08/19/2016 8:50:03 AM PDT by newfreep ("If Lyin' Ted was an American citizen, he would be a traitor.")
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