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How Ryan decided to ditch Trump (Ryan was counting on brokered convention)
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Posted on 05/06/2016 7:12:46 AM PDT by quesney

Ryan never expected Trump to lock up the nomination so quickly. He didn't think Texas Sen. Ted Cruz would drop out of the race in May. In fact, Ryan's orbit was preparing for a contested convention in Cleveland, where he is slated to serve as chairman, effectively the emcee of the Trump coronation.

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Contrary to his BS, Ryan was counting on a contested convention.

Looks like there really might have been a plan to have him be nominated - the heck with what voters wanted.

These people are not your friends. Everything's clearer now (thanks to Trump): These people work only for themselves and are ready and willing to lie to your face any time.

1 posted on 05/06/2016 7:12:46 AM PDT by quesney
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We already knew that, Trump has just provided validation.


2 posted on 05/06/2016 7:15:18 AM PDT by Robert DeLong (u)
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Ryan will be brought into line. Soon.


3 posted on 05/06/2016 7:15:51 AM PDT by bigbob
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They were ALL counting on a contested convention.

The people of Indiana slapped them upside the head and put an end to that nonsense.

Thank Carrier. Their ill-timed move opened the door for Trump to wipe the field in that state.


4 posted on 05/06/2016 7:16:45 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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It did not escape my notice that Trump took some very pointed shots at Ryan’s big-spending budget in his victory speech.


5 posted on 05/06/2016 7:17:18 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: quesney

Previously posted at http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3428025/posts .


6 posted on 05/06/2016 7:17:32 AM PDT by reaganaut1
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Maybe he got the same “don’t worry it won’t be Trump” memo from Professor Teufelsdrockh’s tailors - before the 1st state primary vote had even been cast?

Meh. Stupid founders. “We the People” - what a silly idea.


7 posted on 05/06/2016 7:18:10 AM PDT by HLPhat (It takes a Republic TO SECURE THESE RIGHTS - not a populist Tyranny of the Majority)
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“(Ryan was counting on brokered convention)”

So were the 60% who supported others in the process.


8 posted on 05/06/2016 7:18:55 AM PDT by G Larry (ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS impose SLAVE WAGES on LEGAL Immigrants.)
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Since he still won’t endorse Trump I think he may believe even now that Trump can be stopped or will self destruct.


9 posted on 05/06/2016 7:18:57 AM PDT by Brilliant
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All the more important that Ryan be defeated in his upcoming primary. Also everyone should be on guard for Ryan, as GOP convention chairman, to try and assure that the uniparty nominee, Hillary Clinton, wins in the Fall.


10 posted on 05/06/2016 7:20:49 AM PDT by Truth29
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And...

Bobby Knight
Gene Keady
Lou Holtz
Digger Phelps

The endorsements from the coaches played huge in Indiana.

Was at the Trump rally in Carmel this week. Great time. Introduced by Fred “The Hammer” Williamson. Can’t believe that guy is in his late 70s - looks fantastic.


11 posted on 05/06/2016 7:22:01 AM PDT by HombreSecreto (The life of a repo man is always intense)
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Paul Ryan is a nasty little weasel.
He could have been a breath away from the presidency.


12 posted on 05/06/2016 7:22:30 AM PDT by Blue Jays (Rock Hard, Ride Free)
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All that needs to happen is for Mr Trump to come out and support his Challenger! Get rid of his worthless butt


13 posted on 05/06/2016 7:22:47 AM PDT by eyeamok
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“Since he still won’t endorse Trump I think he may believe even now that Trump can be stopped or will self destruct.”

Caught something this morning that Ryan was hoping for it all to go to hell so he could be the 2020 nominee. Not sure how out of touch he is since if Trump has this nomination stolen from him, we will not make it to 2020.


14 posted on 05/06/2016 7:23:28 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (United we stand, divided we fall. I think the establishment has divided us enough.)
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This puke Ryan makes Dingy Harry look conservative.

He's a snake and he has proven that he hates America.

 photo CRUZ - RYAN 2_zpsq96hpkpw.jpg

15 posted on 05/06/2016 7:25:07 AM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common any more.)
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Counting on a brokered convention?

More like hoping for one.


16 posted on 05/06/2016 7:25:15 AM PDT by kdmhcdcfld (Use of this tagline without the express written consent of Free Republic is prohibited.)
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To: Truth29

We have a real good talking point against hillary. hillary is part of the ruling cartel that’s acceptable to the DC elite. A vote for hillary is a vote for George 1 & 2, Jeb, Romney, Ryan, and all the other despicable folks who are destroying the US.


17 posted on 05/06/2016 7:25:29 AM PDT by grania
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To: quesney

Lets CANTORIZE lil paulie to clean out some dead wood for President Trump; Vote for Paul Nehlen. donate at
http://www.paulnehlen.com/


18 posted on 05/06/2016 7:26:19 AM PDT by jmaroneps37 (Conservatism is truth. Liberalism is lies.)
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To: quesney

Cruz finally got tired of carrying the banner for the Republican party if they were not going to support him. I think he basically said, here you go, Ryan, if you won’t support an actual conservative Republican like me, then you’re on your own against Trump and you can deal with him now, rather than later.


19 posted on 05/06/2016 7:26:20 AM PDT by mtrott
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To: Buckeye McFrog

and I’m thinking that Paul Neelan would be interested in having Trump bring the Really Big Shoe back to Janesville for a joint fund-raiser for his challenge to Ryan...just the threat of that (and the accompanying million dollars worth of free PR for his challenger) would probably snap Ryan back in line.


20 posted on 05/06/2016 7:27:37 AM PDT by bigbob
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