Posted on 04/19/2011 2:27:06 PM PDT by Seizethecarp
In a combative interview on Good Morning America, co-host George Stephanopoulos tried to pin down potential Republican candidate for President Donald Trump on several issues and Trump did not seem to enjoy the interrogation. When Stephanopoulos asked why Trump is still pursuing the issue of President Obama’s birth certificate, Trump responded “you make [the birth certificate] a big focus,” but argued it’s not a big focus of his campaign.
However, Stephanopoulos continued on the birth certificate issue until Trump told him that he’s been “co-opted” by “Obama and his minions.” Finally, when Stephanopoulos wanted to know what Trump’s investigators in Hawaii found regarding the subject, Trump angrily said “it’s none of your business right now” and repeatedly demanded the next question be asked. On other topics, Trump declared Obamacare to be a “total disaster” and suggested since Saudi Arabia is not our friend, we should stop protecting them unless OPEC lowers their price for oil.
(Excerpt) Read more at mediaite.com ...
http://blogs.abcnews.com/george/2011/04/donald-trump-ill-release-my-tax-returns-when-obama-releases-his-birth-certificate.html
Stephanopoulos: You say it’s all about the messenger. A lot of Republicans think you’re a flawed messenger for the party. Karl Rove, again over the weekend, saying you’re a joke candidate, if you continue to raise questions about President Obama’s citizenship.
Trump: There’s a real question about the birth certificate. There’s a real question about the-- his own-- his own citizenship.
Stephanopoulos: There-- there is-- there is no question.
Trump: But-- but let me just say--
(OVERTALK)
Stephanopoulos: He’s got a certificate of live birth that is recognized by the State Department.
Trump: George, George.
(OVERTALK)
Trump: George, I know exactly what you’re getting at.
Stephanopoulos: The facts.
(OVERTALK)
Trump: But for some reason-- no, they’re not the facts. He doesn’t have a birth certificate or he hasn’t provided. He’s given a certificate of live birth. It’s a much different instrument.
Stephanopoulos: A certificate of live birth meets the standard in the State Department--
(OVERTALK)
Trump: Not the same.
Stephanopoulos: --for any one citizenship.
Trump: George.
Stephanopoulos: There were contemporaneous reports in--
(OVERTALK)
Trump: George, they have co-opted you. ...
Stephanopoulos: You said that you sent investigators to Hawaii and you said quote, "They cannot believe what they’re finding."
(OVERTALK)
Trump: We’re going to see what happens, George.
Stephanopoulos: What have they found?
Trump: We’re going to see what-- that’s none of your business right now. We’re going to see what happens.
Trump told me the birther controversy is not his "main issue" and said he "hopes" Obama has his birth certificate. But this issue is one reason Trump may be sky-rocketing to the top of national polls and is now interviewing candidates for campaign manager, such as Ralph Reed, formerly of the Christian Coalition.
“I’m looking at the poll numbers. I see what’s happening with this country. This country is in such trouble,” he told me.
So what are the odds he’ll run?
“Well, I don’t want to say odds. I don’t want to put myself in that position I don’t want to put you in that position. But I will tell you, I love this country. I hate what’s happening to it and you may very well be surprised,” he told me.
ping...
Steph was in the tank long ago.
Trump handles them well. Fun to watch. Trump wrongly implied he’s got info he is holding to drop when the time comes.
Here is the youtube video of the actual interview...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lD2NcW_zzQ&feature=player_embedded
“Next time why don’t you let me finish the question”.
Saudi Arabia policy is a choice between bad and worse. There is no lack of outspoken jihadists who would be more than glad to oust the present Saudi government. Then talk about Islam having the world by the oil balls.
He didn't look the least bit frustrated to me.
Hello! Hello, Donald! Stepalloverus IS one of those minions.
I never want to have to vote for trump but, i love how he ties libs up in knots. Sic-em boy.
There is more oil in shale rocks in US & Canada than the entire middle east. But we can’t process it because of environmental regulations.
Besides it really does not matter who rules Saudi Arabia. Even the Mullah’s of Iran happily peddle their oil to any kaffir (non-believer of Mohammad) who has the cash.
Assuming that Trump has found something on Obama, why would he be holding it?
If he has indeed found out that Obama is a ringer, why doesn’t he release the information?
What is he waiting for?
You can bet the Obama Supporters in the GOP who are fixing the election for Obama will trash Trump while backing up Stephanie...
The Eligibility issue is not the only issue Trump has raised. You know the Free Traders are losing a pantload over Trump’s call (and correct) to put tariffs on the Communist Chinese...and to get tough on the Islamic states regarding oil
Trump is making the GOP Liberal RINO establishment look like wusses....and their buddies in the GOP Media
Assuming that Trump has found something on Obama, why would he be holding it?
If he has indeed found out that Obama is a ringer, why doesn’t he release the information?
What is he waiting for?
Don’t know if Trump has people investigating, or, is relying on non-liberal media....but waiting for Corsi’s book to come out sure gives him a lot more ammo, and verification, on any Obama info he has
Trump ain’t Rove
Gotta love that! When is the last time ANYONE has said that to the lamestream media defending their "Won"?
No, I am not on Trumps team, I'm a Sarah gal and will always be, but I do think he is doing the dirty work so she doesn't have to.
He, like the rest of us, have seen what they do to Sarah every time she takes a damn breath! I also believe he thinks she is the person who can get our country back on track.
Just MHO.
I believe that is what they call "perfect timing".
I wouldn't be so sure about that. Trump's got money...enough to buy whatever information he desires. I'd put money on the idea that he's got the bombshell that that nukes Obunghole into the ash-heap of history.
Guys like Trump do not ask questions that they do not already know the answer to.
Not sure if Trump's the right guy, because, party politics is about log rolling. And I don't see him playing well with some of the long time party regulars and the tea partiers may be problematic for him as well.
Remember that Trump has donated to Rahm Emmanuel, who's not exactly on the best of terms with Zero, and Rahm would be in a position to know where the "bodies" are buried. And Don't forget Rahm's close ties to the Clintons.
No Co-opting needed. He volunteered!
Was there a signature on that COLB? I don’t remember seeing one on it. It should be signed by City/Town Clerk/registrar, who is certifying what is on the abstracted document is what is found in the vital records. If said signature is missing, the document would not be accepted as proof of citizenship for a passport, though it appears to have everything else that is required.
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