Trump is brave. Trump's courage and patriotism will take him all the way to the Presidency. Trump's resiliency, positive attitude and love for America are just a few of the reasons he will win come November.
TRUMP IS…
Posted on 06/27/2016 6:17:41 PM PDT by BlackFemaleArmyColonel
Ted Cruz and John Kasich have a message for Donald J. Trump: They don’t care if they are not invited to speak at his convention.
As Mr. Trump tries to plan a convention that will run as smoothly as possible, he said in an interview with The New York Times last week that he would not invite either Mr. Cruz or Mr. Kasich, both former rivals for the Republican presidential nomination, to speak at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland unless they endorsed him.
That is fine, both said on Monday. A spokeswoman for Mr. Cruz, Catherine Frazier, said the Texas senator did not have any expectation about receiving a speaking slot. A spokesman for Mr. Kasich, the governor of Ohio, was similarly indifferent.
“We have not sought nor are we expecting a speaking slot at the convention,” said the spokesman, Chris Schrimpf.
In Mr. Kasich’s case, the situation is even more strained because the convention will take place in his home state. Ordinarily, a governor whose party is hosting a convention in his backyard would play a big role. Not this year.
Mr. Kasich’s spokesman said the governor plans to be “in and around” Cleveland that week. But he has no plans to be involved in anything that has to do with Mr. Trump.
Instead, he will attend “events focusing on keeping the Republican majorities in Congress and winning races down ballot,” Mr. Schrimpf said.
If Mr. Cruz and Mr. Kasich never set foot in the convention hall, they would hardly be the only Republicans staying away. Other governors, senators, members of Congress and senior party officials are skipping, too. Even some delegates are renouncing their roles.
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My dream speaker would be Donald Trumps uncle Trevon Drumpf who is said to have provided the lethal drug overdose to Elvis.
Ha Ha. I’ll stick with my choice, the person who actually lived it. No better testimony, IMO.
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Exactly, which the primary reason why I believe Cruz abruptly exited the race.
The Bushes and the Cruzes would be apoplectic!
Ah, dare to dream : )
If Trump pulls off an election win in November there are going to be some lonely ex-Republicans twisting slowly, slowly in the wind.
Trump will pick speakers who will light a fire under his supporters. It’ll be fantastic.
You won’t hear low-energy stories about being a son of a mailman, bartender, preacher, or RINO ex-president.
If the “down ballot” candidates don’t support Trump they don’t deserve to be re-elected.
What about that loyalty pledge!
CAN U BELIEVE THIS GUY???? UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!
Wow. Cruz and Kasich hold grudges. Get over it.
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You are misreading the tea leaves at least in the case of Ted Cruz. What you are seeing is Cruz vs The Art of the Deal. Clearly Cruz wants more than a speaking slot and Trump wants, needs and, IMHO, deserves a Cruz endorsement.
They will work it out. I suspect the driver here is Cruz 2024 or at least some major plank that Cruz holds dearly. And Trump wants to make a deal with as few constraints as possible.
Place your bets.
Screw these guys bring in Marine Le Pen & Geert Wilders!
This primary has destroyed the GOP. Useless is a great word to describe it. Now Trump needs to put it back together. Not sure many of his supporters want it however.
Rafael won't be eligible in 2024, 2028, 2032, or EVER.
You should check out Jeff Sessions’ voting record. It’s pretty good but no where near the top of the list. There you will find Mike Lee and your old friend Ted Cruz.
>>bring in Marine Le Pen & Geert Wilders!
You WIN!!!!!!!
Ya....Ted’s got my back.
Nigel Farage.
Yes, wouldn’t that be a hoot!
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I will not be voting Calgary Ted Bush in 2018.
Trump is brave. Trump's courage and patriotism will take him all the way to the Presidency. Trump's resiliency, positive attitude and love for America are just a few of the reasons he will win come November.
TRUMP IS…
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