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Trump: Too Early to Say on VP ["but he likes Cruz")
Life Zette ^ | Nov 17, 2015 | Jon Conradi

Posted on 11/17/2015 11:13:36 AM PST by GonzoII

Donald Trump on Tuesday declined to name a potential running mate from among his GOP opponents, but he noted his affection for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.

"Well, I like like him," Trump said Tuesday on The Laura Ingraham Show." "He's backed everything I've said ...Ted Cruz is now agreeing with me 100 percent."

But the dogged GOP front-runner, still leading the latest polls, was reluctant to go further. "I like to think of victory, I've had a lot of victories, and I like to do victories first, then start thinking about other things," Trump said to Ingraham.

But Trump was clear on who he thought would not be getting the nomination, dismissing the chances of both Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Jeb Bush.

"Rubio is not going to be the one … it's not going to be Rubio," Trump said, "Rubio is very, very weak on immigration - a member of the Gang of Eight."

Rubio has come under increasing scrutiny of late for his role in the 2013 "Gang of Eight" amnesty push.

On Bush, Trump said that although "you can't watch television without seeing a [Bush] ad, all paid for by special interests and lobbyists," he believes the former governor's campaign is finished.

A national poll of likely GOP primary voters released Monday by UMASS Amherst and YouGov America found Trump at 31 percent, back in the range his previous highs and nine points ahead of second-place Dr. Ben Carson.

Trump hammered President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel for their handling of Syrian refugees and taking a swipe at opponent Marco Rubio for his track record on immigration.

"Look what Merkel has done in Germany, there are going to be riots over there," Trump said.

"Look what Merkel has done in Germany, there are going to be riots over there," Trump said of the German leader for accepting an influx of as many as 800,000 Syrian migrants. "I think this is going to destroy Germany," he said.

"Taking these people is absolute insanity," Trump said, referring to any Western nation that would accept Syrians after revelations that at least one of the Paris attackers had posed as a Syrian refugee.

Trump suggested that President Obama, who faces growing criticism of his refugees plan and his handling of ISIS, sounded during his press conference Monday like he had thrown in the towel.

"He's supposed to be a cheerleader for this country," Trump said. Instead, "he just acts like a defeated man."


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: cruz; trump
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To: Blue Jays

Trump/Cruz 2016, Trump/Cruz 2020, Cruz/Palin 2024, Cruz/Palin 2028 is my wish !


61 posted on 11/17/2015 1:08:18 PM PST by entropy12 (Why nobody except Trump is allowed to say DEPORT? Cuz other's rich donors will not allow it!)
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To: Kartographer

“If Cruz can’t beat Trump he would be better off for his career to just stay in the Senate.”

Being a Senator is better than VP?

Besides that’s the business as usual thinking, all about themselves and THEIR careers. The only reason they are there is to serve US.

He heeds to do what’s best for the country, not what’s best for himself.


62 posted on 11/17/2015 1:13:33 PM PST by CottonBall
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To: Kartographer

“If Cruz can’t beat Trump he would be better off for his career to just stay in the Senate.”

Being a Senator is better than VP?

Besides that’s the business as usual thinking, all about themselves and THEIR careers. The only reason they are there is to serve US.

He heeds to do what’s best for the country, not what’s best for himself.


63 posted on 11/17/2015 1:13:37 PM PST by CottonBall
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To: hoosiermama

I’d love a link on Trump’s boardroom tactics.


64 posted on 11/17/2015 1:14:38 PM PST by CottonBall
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To: CottonBall

Hmm interesting


65 posted on 11/17/2015 1:16:33 PM PST by stanne
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To: CottonBall

sorry for clicking 2x


66 posted on 11/17/2015 1:16:46 PM PST by CottonBall
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To: GonzoII

I trust Trump will make the right choice when he’s ready - and not a second before...


67 posted on 11/17/2015 1:18:10 PM PST by GOPJ (NOT ONE THIN DIME TO INFLATE 'INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY' IF DING DONGS IN DC BRING IN 100,000 SYRIANS)
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To: entropy12

Sure...I will gladly go with your suggestions through 2028!


68 posted on 11/17/2015 1:21:01 PM PST by Blue Jays (Rock Hard, Ride Free)
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To: CottonBall

It would be best for the country, if he stayed in the Senate. Trump has plenty of flunkies no need to waste a good man to for no reason.


69 posted on 11/17/2015 1:23:03 PM PST by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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To: DoodleDawg
Cruz is a legal beagle and has been before the Supreme Court on several occasions. Few have his experience.

VP is whatever the President wishes him to be. There is no job description.

70 posted on 11/17/2015 1:26:02 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: dware

Same here. They are the only 2 worth voting for.


71 posted on 11/17/2015 1:28:45 PM PST by Catsrus ( I callz 'em as I seez 'em.)
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To: GonzoII

The choreography continues.


72 posted on 11/17/2015 1:29:13 PM PST by FourPeas ("Conservatism's worked every time it's been tried." -Rush)
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To: GonzoII

Trump/Cruz
16 years of continuous competence.


73 posted on 11/17/2015 1:30:20 PM PST by TheConservativeParty (Mr. Trump, You're hired!)
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To: SeaHawkFan

Evangelical base put Jimmy Carter in why would Trump want them?


74 posted on 11/17/2015 1:31:48 PM PST by Kartographer ("We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.")
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To: GonzoII

WOWOWOWOW!!!!


75 posted on 11/17/2015 1:32:37 PM PST by Lazamataz ( If they try firearm confiscation or gun registration, I go ballistic.)
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To: Kartographer

Oh, ok.

I was hoping Cruz would take being VP to a new level. Maybe it’s not possible within the confines of the office.

But it would set up his name recognition for being President, which would be great.


76 posted on 11/17/2015 1:36:05 PM PST by CottonBall
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To: stanne

I meant, you know, in a boss-giving-orders way.
I phrased it badly!


77 posted on 11/17/2015 1:37:05 PM PST by CottonBall
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To: hoosiermama

“But if you can find Ivanka explanation of how he runs the boardroom you would better understand his talents. If you are open to learning I’ll send you links”

I did a bing but could not anything.

I would love to hear what she has to say.


78 posted on 11/17/2015 1:41:03 PM PST by Gratia
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To: entropy12

Just throwing this out there: why not Trump/Palin?

The heads exploding would look like the 4th of July.


79 posted on 11/17/2015 1:44:40 PM PST by Gratia
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To: Albion Wilde

Well that’s my dream team so rock on Donald.


80 posted on 11/17/2015 1:44:59 PM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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