Sorry for not taking notes, but he claims Cruz's tactics will wear thin (he actually said Cruz was using Gestapo tactics - that soundbite will be replayed ad nauseum), that the Trump campaign would be filing complaints in some cases, but that all of that is secondary. Challenged on his claim that Trump would "have the nomination" by mid-May, Manafort clarified that by mid-May, the path would be clear, that Trump would be the presumptive nominee, even though not having yet locked up 1237 delegates.
Early in the interview, Manafort said that Trump wasn't quite as "shut out" of state delegate selection as the press would have the public believe. That Trump had good success in Alabama, and has set the stage for good success at the Nevada convention.
Manafort comes off as pleasant, not confrontational, cool, calm, and confident.
Obama talked about Hillary’s FBI investigation.
Hillary said there is no chance she will be charged
Drooling Bob sloowly said they will call it “carelessness” not a crime.
Karl said Lois Lerner walking free with Obama’s “not a smidgen” and “refusing to comment on an ongoing investigation”.
Will said something, but who cares.
Manafort clarified that by mid-May, the path would be clear, that Trump would be the presumptive nominee, even though not having yet locked up 1237 delegates.
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Manafort is impressive and his gestapo comment was by design used to gin up contempt for the process. It will work. That said, once Cruz is mathematically eliminated from 1237 prior to the convention expect his shortfall to be used like a bludgeon against him ensuring Trump a strong finish.
Manafort had confidence in his eyes. It was a let down to listen to the B team panel after the interview. There is never much new to learn on that show. Some think it is cute to parrot rehearsed remarks pertaining to Republicans. When it comes to their friends in the Democrat Party, most are all aboard the Clinton Happy Boat or even taking a silly subway ride with hilarious Hillary.