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Self-preservation? Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney among Republicans now congratulating Trump [tr]
UK Daily Mail ^ | November 9, 2016 | Staff

Posted on 11/10/2016 6:36:32 AM PST by C19fan

A number of prominent Republicans who bashed Donald Trump during the election campaign have now come out in support of the President-elect.

Despite dozens within the party stating prior to election day that Trump was fit to be president, most of those critics seemingly fell in line behind their new leader on Wednesday.

Some of Trump's most vocal opponents were among the Republicans to publicly back him in the wake of his stunning triumph - including many who had been beaten to the presidential nomination by the Donald.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Front Page News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: backstabberbush; backstabberromney; backstabbingmfs; backstabbingsobs; miltromley; reluctantliars; trump; uniparty; whiningrinos
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To: C19fan

Ma Bush didn’t want Yebbie to run. Her half-hearted approval sounded more like when I finally give in to my daughters and tell them “Oh, I dont care- do whatever you want”

She knew her son was not up to it. Not that there was anything wrong with him, just that this was not his specialty. I have one daughter who is a great artist, another who is great at math. Neither one of them would be do well if they switched places.

Jeb was not presidential material. He lucked into governor of Florida but only because he brother was President. That was probably the limit of his competance.

And now he’s ruined the Bush Dynasty. Should have stuck to yur guns, Barbara- you knew.


41 posted on 11/10/2016 7:33:58 AM PST by Mr. K (Trump is running against EVERYONE. The Democrats, The Media, and the establishment GOP)
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To: texas booster
From Trump's perspective, he needs all the allies he can get to move his agenda forward.

Yes!
Have them over to kiss the ring.

But Oddjob is always in the room and at ready!

42 posted on 11/10/2016 7:34:07 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT
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To: C19fan

Get in line with all the other self serving beta boys.


43 posted on 11/10/2016 7:35:18 AM PST by Leep (Last Days of Hillary)
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To: JerseyDvl
Take a look at the below map. Trump's victory was hardly "squeaking by". Granted, the electoral college system gives a lot of weight to California and the big East Coast urban areas so it appears relatively close in terms of overall popular vote and EVs.

The electoral college system is a good one but maybe it can be improved by apportioning EV's to individual congressional districts instead of statewide - as ME and NE already do. That would certainly have given a good chunk of CA and NY to Trump in that scenario. On the other hand, some of TX, FL and OH would have gone the other way. But in my mind it would be more representative of the electorate and Trump would probably have 350+ EVs easily.

Anyhow, even if Trump won 270-268 or 269-269 with the House being the tiebreaker, Trump is still our president, with all the power that goes with it. Just like the Cubs are still World Champions despite it taking them 7 games to get there. They are not being asked to share their championship with Cleveland because "it was close."


44 posted on 11/10/2016 7:40:23 AM PST by SamAdams76
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To: Tucker39
President elect Trump would have beaten obama in 2012 with this turnout. President Trump should always remember who the backstabbing losers are. Keep them at arm's length.
45 posted on 11/10/2016 7:44:10 AM PST by peeps36 (Obama = the skidmark on America's underwear.)
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To: C19fan

I learned a lot about Romney over the years, I truly detest him.

As far as Jeb, he’s stupid and low energy. I don’t see much malice in him.


46 posted on 11/10/2016 7:46:21 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: C19fan

Worthless punks. Did everything in their power to block and prevent Trump. Their mewlings are worthless and meaningless.


47 posted on 11/10/2016 7:52:20 AM PST by Buckeye Battle Cry (Somewhere Jeb weeps.)
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To: C19fan
Self-preservation? Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney among Republicans now congratulating Trump

A pathetic attempt to stay relevant in the new political reality.

48 posted on 11/10/2016 7:53:20 AM PST by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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To: texas booster
From Trump's perspective, he needs all the allies he can get to move his agenda forward.

But he should never put them in positions of power, lest he discover that they are communicating with Podesta et al on the down low.

Some people don't give Trump enough credit. He made his fortune cutting deals with the New York City power brokers. Remember Obi Wan's quote about Mos Eisley space port? "You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy." That's what it's like working in New York City.

I think he'll do fine with the GOPe.

49 posted on 11/10/2016 7:56:34 AM PST by COBOL2Java ("He may be a sinner but she's the Devil" - a minister on the candidates)
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To: C19fan

Ides of March: et tu Brute


50 posted on 11/10/2016 8:06:19 AM PST by xzins
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To: C19fan

Their elitist owners at the very top told them too (my guess)


51 posted on 11/10/2016 8:11:47 AM PST by Democrats hate too much
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To: C19fan

Perhaps Yeb! should be name ‘US Special Envoy to Sinaloa’. Since the second largest number of LDS are in Brazil, Mutt can be named ‘US Special Envoy to Brazil’. AFA Shillery, perhaps the ‘Presidential Chief Investigator Into USP, Leavenworth’. (The latter position being an appointment for life.)


52 posted on 11/10/2016 8:40:46 AM PST by A Formerly Proud Canadian (I once was blind but now I see...)
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To: C19fan

The Romney’s and Bushes need to crawl away.


53 posted on 11/10/2016 10:04:52 AM PST by rrrod (just an old guy with a gun in his pocket.l)
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To: C19fan

Milt didn’t just not endorse him, he actively gave public speeches and worked to defeat him in the most callous way.

He should be persona non grata in the GOP.


54 posted on 11/10/2016 10:34:51 AM PST by headstamp 2 (Fear is the mind killer.)
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To: Safrguns

Excellent description.


55 posted on 11/10/2016 10:35:56 AM PST by headstamp 2 (Fear is the mind killer.)
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To: C19fan

Go p*** up a rope, Jeb and Mitt.


56 posted on 11/10/2016 10:36:37 AM PST by justlurking (#TurnOffCNN)
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To: JerseyDvl

Yeah, true.

But what do you call the candidate that wins the election by 1 EV?

Mr President.


57 posted on 11/10/2016 12:26:03 PM PST by Gamecock (Gun owner. Christian. Pro-American. Pro Law and Order. I am in the basket of deplorables.)
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To: C19fan

Imagine the criticism if they would’ve stayed silent.


58 posted on 11/10/2016 12:46:09 PM PST by socal_parrot (I hate to say I told you so, but...)
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To: JerseyDvl
Fox News also better shape up. First, apologize for their ridiculous poll. Second, shut Megyn Kelly up or can her, or we are going to start cancelling FNC.
59 posted on 11/10/2016 2:47:25 PM PST by Sam Gamgee
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