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Trump Commands Rivals’ Attention on Talk Shows
wsj.com ^ | 8/2/2015 | VICTORIA MCGRANE and IAN TALLEY

Posted on 08/02/2015 4:32:56 PM PDT by GoneSalt

The first Republican presidential debate is just days away, and all anyone in Washington can talk about is Donald Trump.

Mr. Trump was the name on every Sunday show host’s lips, forcing a number of other GOP presidential hopefuls to field questions about the real-estate magnate. Several of his rivals opted for a soft approach on the billionaire, who has jumped to the front of the Republicans’ 2016 field, according to the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll.

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For his part, Mr. Trump—who called into several Sunday shows—appeared to be trying to portray himself as the grown up at a table full of squabbling kids. Of his own verbal assaults on fellow GOP candidates, Mr. Trump said on ABC’s “This Week.” “Every attack I’ve made was a counterpunch. They attacked me first, and I hit back.”

“I don’t think I’m going to be throwing punches, I’m not looking to attack” during the coming debate, he continued. It remains to be seen how well he sticks to that game plan. Sunday morning, Mr. Trump went onto Twitter to taunt his rivals, a number of whom were attending a gathering in California hosted by the conservative industrialist Koch brothers, Charles and David.

“I wish good luck to all of the Republican candidates that traveled to beg for money etc. from the Koch Brothers. Puppets?”

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: trump

1 posted on 08/02/2015 4:32:56 PM PDT by GoneSalt
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To: GoneSalt

His will be nicknamed “MILF”...

Malia I’d Like to....well....


2 posted on 08/02/2015 4:37:52 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway-Enjoy Yourself ala Louis Prima)
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To: GoneSalt

That was a little low. These guys do not have their own gold bars
and they are not able to generate the media buzz. Show a little mercy, Donald.


3 posted on 08/02/2015 4:38:56 PM PDT by Calpublican (All Hail the Uni-Party!!!!)
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To: GoneSalt
There is the hint of possible change in the air. All the trend lines have been gaining momentum in the wrong direction. But Trump threatens to change that.

Trump is providing an unpredictability that will serve to produce outcomes that offer risks and surprises.

The repubs have been very short on these commodities. Boring, to say the least.

4 posted on 08/02/2015 4:41:02 PM PDT by Awgie (truth is always stranger than fiction)
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To: GoneSalt

"He speaks the truth." - Ted Cruz on Donald Trump

5 posted on 08/02/2015 4:44:39 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: conservative98

I LOVE that pic. I’ve yet to figure out what is going on with Cruz’ sleeve, though ;-) (Did he shrink en route to NYC?)


6 posted on 08/02/2015 4:49:09 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: Vendome

I’m lost...

What on earth are you talking about?
And why bring Malia into it?


7 posted on 08/02/2015 4:50:02 PM PDT by BlueNgold (May I suggest a very nice 1788 Article V with your supper...)
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To: conservative98

BTTT!


8 posted on 08/02/2015 4:56:25 PM PDT by Karl Spooner
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To: Jane Long

More than likely Trump gave him one he just happened to have around, because Cruz came without.


9 posted on 08/02/2015 5:23:10 PM PDT by Greetings_Puny_Humans (I mostly come out at night... mostly.)
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To: conservative98

Love the picture of Trump and Cruz—it says it all. The two of them could change the game in Washington. Watch and see if Cruz attacks Trump—or defends him from the attacks by Perry, Christie, Walker, and Bush. They could be a good double team—Cruz is a good debater—It will be great TV—I just hope Fox is up to it.


10 posted on 08/02/2015 5:27:15 PM PDT by Forward the Light Brigade (Into the Jaws of H*ll Onward! Ride to the sound of the guns!)
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To: conservative98

Like the song sez, “Sam! The pants are too long!”
Does that date me?

Once Cruz gets Donald’s Veep gig he can start patronizing Don’s tailor, too.


11 posted on 08/02/2015 5:28:18 PM PDT by Tucker39 (Welcome to America! Now speak English; and keep to the right....In driving, in Faith, and politics.)
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To: Forward the Light Brigade

I hope Cruz goes very light or even keeps mum re Trump, either pro or con.
1. Trump can stand up for himself. I don’t think that’s in question. And...

2. Cruz shouldn’t come off as a Trump sychophant. He should just be his own man. The Donald KNOWS who his friends are, and that includes Ted.


12 posted on 08/02/2015 5:33:30 PM PDT by Tucker39 (Welcome to America! Now speak English; and keep to the right....In driving, in Faith, and politics.)
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To: Jane Long

Exactly...and his collar is too big, too...did he borrow one of The Donald’s coats?!


13 posted on 08/02/2015 5:41:28 PM PDT by krunkygirl (force multiplier in effect...)
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans

There’s a story there ;-)


14 posted on 08/02/2015 5:48:26 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: GoneSalt

“Several of his rivals opted for a soft approach on the billionaire”

Yeah, because they’ve recently figured out that dumping on The Donald brings back quadruple the load dumped back.

Go Trump!


15 posted on 08/02/2015 5:54:01 PM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: GoneSalt

Rick Laraza Perry, Lindsey in the closet Graham, and bad pilot McCain, all attacked Trump hoping to bully him.

When Trump counter-punched, they have stopped the attacks.
A bully always runs when the recipient punches back.

Romney...are you paying attention?


16 posted on 08/02/2015 6:17:03 PM PDT by entropy12 (Make America Great Again!!! Go Trump/Cruz 2016....others are all in pocket of their rich donors.)
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To: entropy12

17 posted on 08/02/2015 6:41:22 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: BlueNgold

I think they meant Trump’s wife, Malinia. (I don’t think that’s spelled correctly)
lol Not that the sentiment would be so much better.


18 posted on 08/02/2015 6:55:44 PM PDT by KGeorge (Hell no. We ain't forgettin'.)
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