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Behind Trump's CPAC deal gone bad
Politico ^ | March 4, 2016 | Kenneth P. Vogel

Posted on 03/04/2016 5:36:46 PM PST by Innovative

Donald Trump spent five years building a mutually beneficial relationship with the organization that hosts the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, filling its coffers with at least $150,000 in cash and scoring coveted speaking slots that started him on a course towards winning the Republican presidential nomination.

But he ended up canceling what would have been his biggest CPAC speech at the last minute amid plans for protest and disruptions, apparently deciding that his surging presidential campaign no longer needed any boost from the once-storied group.

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: cpac; trump
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To: sauropod; jimrob

Waves back..but a good one. On the other hand I was trying to write a FReepmail back to JimRob but evidently I’ve been sanctioned and can’t send FReepmail now. I’m not ignoring you Jim. Just am “too new” to reply, but got it. WILCO.


201 posted on 03/04/2016 8:11:28 PM PST by big'ol_freeper (Trump: "Planned Parenthood does wonderful things")
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To: Right-wing Librarian

As America slowly awakes to the depths of the deceit, I truly hope we, as a nation, can find our inner strength and resolve to truly restore our nation to its roots.


Amen. I pray that the nation hasn’t been too dumbed, or numbed down....to wake up...and find that strength.

As Phyllis Sclafy so perfectly pointed out....Trump is our last hope.


202 posted on 03/04/2016 8:12:32 PM PST by Jane Long (Go Trump, go! Make America Safe Again :)
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To: big'ol_freeper

>>Maybe if I cry to the owner he will bale me out.

Perhaps you mean “bail”?

Bale

verb
1. make (something) into bales (as in hay).

Bail
transitive verb
1
: to clear (water) from a boat by dipping and throwing over the side —usually used with out
2
: to clear water from by dipping and throwing —usually used with out


203 posted on 03/04/2016 8:15:47 PM PST by Right-wing Librarian
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To: Innovative

Trump is running for POTUS, not POCPAC.

He decided he would get more bang for his buck Campaigning with the Voters in the Mid West and South than with a bunch of Political Animals partying in a D.C. Area Hotel.

I should know, I used to be one of those Political Animals partying in a D.C. Area Hotel, until the Reign of Obama began. I am on a CPAC hiatus until a President Anybody but a DemoncRat is Elected.


204 posted on 03/04/2016 8:16:37 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (It is better to live one day as a lion than one hundred years as a sheep)
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To: Right-wing Librarian

205 posted on 03/04/2016 8:17:54 PM PST by big'ol_freeper (Trump: "Planned Parenthood does wonderful things")
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To: combat_boots

>>Auten Furse Jr. was on GHWB’s team in policy. Interesting that his SON is on Cruz’s team NOW, per the Politico article.

Yes, it seems Cruz = Bush.

Thanks for the info ; )


206 posted on 03/04/2016 8:18:18 PM PST by Right-wing Librarian
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To: dforest

“Do Cruzstaceans always have to lie?”

Apparently, yes; they do. Their slimy leader lies, so it’s OK for them.


207 posted on 03/04/2016 8:21:10 PM PST by MayflowerMadam ( If the word, "SENATOR" is before his name, he is part of the PROBLEM.)
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To: PA Engineer
I have read it a couple of times, seen ALL of the movies made from it, and am a Dickens fanatic. :-)

Even though he was probably one of THE worst of the WORST ever fathers and husband's of all time, not to mention a HUGE bleeding heart far lefty liberal of the worst kind, an arrogant egomaniac, and a publicity seeker, he was one of the all time great authors.

208 posted on 03/04/2016 8:21:31 PM PST by nopardons
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To: Kickass Conservative

You have the ‘inside scoop’. Thanks for the info. I don’t blame you ONE bit, for the hiatus ;-)


209 posted on 03/04/2016 8:22:28 PM PST by Jane Long (Go Trump, go! Make America Safe Again :)
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To: big'ol_freeper

Does your graphic mean you are going to “zip it” and quit embarrassing yourself?


210 posted on 03/04/2016 8:22:33 PM PST by Right-wing Librarian
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To: plain talk

“Trump is too high and mighty to do that and wanted special accommodations “

What “accommodations” did Trump want? Enquiring minds want to know. Please be specific.


211 posted on 03/04/2016 8:23:33 PM PST by MayflowerMadam ( If the word, "SENATOR" is before his name, he is part of the PROBLEM.)
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To: american colleen

For the most part, they were a bunch of loud mouthed College Kids who had Parents that didn’t teach them any manners.

In other words, yesterdays version of todays Bernie Sanders Supporters.


212 posted on 03/04/2016 8:24:36 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (It is better to live one day as a lion than one hundred years as a sheep)
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To: nopardons

Visited his home (now museum), in London.

Enjoyed seeing his original writings, clothing, desk, wine cellar, etc.


213 posted on 03/04/2016 8:24:59 PM PST by Jane Long (Go Trump, go! Make America Safe Again :)
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To: american colleen

“Last night on the debate, Ted Cruz was asked did he believe in gay adoption. He declined to answer.”

He sure did. He never said he wouldn’t answer. He just tap-danced his slimy little self off in another direction and the moderator never followed up.


214 posted on 03/04/2016 8:27:08 PM PST by MayflowerMadam ( If the word, "SENATOR" is before his name, he is part of the PROBLEM.)
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To: BobL

We usually enjoy watching CPAC each year. When we learned they were providing the homosexuals with recognition and events, it was so over for us. When CPAC goes gay, it’s not “conservative” any more.

The politicians and pundits who do go are giving their blessing. And the money Cruz has taken from his homosexual donor friends is just icing on the cake.


215 posted on 03/04/2016 8:30:43 PM PST by MayflowerMadam ( If the word, "SENATOR" is before his name, he is part of the PROBLEM.)
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To: Jane Long

I have discovered that the TPA, which Cruz and Ryan pushed through, allows new countries (like China) to be included into the TPP without congressional approval.

In May 22, 2015, Cruz voted AGAINST an amendment that would have required congressional approval for new countries. The amendment was defeated, so, like Mr. Trump said, China can come into the TPP through the back door.

Cruz is the personification of deceit.


216 posted on 03/04/2016 8:32:06 PM PST by Right-wing Librarian
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To: Right-wing Librarian
In your universe yes
217 posted on 03/04/2016 8:32:28 PM PST by big'ol_freeper (Trump: "Planned Parenthood does wonderful things")
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To: MayflowerMadam

read the article.


218 posted on 03/04/2016 8:33:55 PM PST by plain talk
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To: Right-wing Librarian

In May 22, 2015, Cruz voted AGAINST an amendment that would have required congressional approval for new countries. The amendment was defeated, so, like Mr. Trump said, China can come into the TPP through the back door.

Cruz is the personification of deceit.

Yes...Trump has pointed that little oft overlooked fact out, about China being allowed to come in, several times. Rand Paul tried to claim Trump was mistaken on that fact, but as usual, Trump was spot on.

Bears constant repeating!!

219 posted on 03/04/2016 8:35:35 PM PST by Jane Long (Go Trump, go! Make America Safe Again :)
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To: Right-wing Librarian

Librarians strive to educate the uneducated, whenever possible, even the recalcitrant.

Have a nice evening : )


220 posted on 03/04/2016 8:35:38 PM PST by Right-wing Librarian
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