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Donald Trump Set to Endorse Paul Ryan in Wisconsin
Free Beacon ^ | 8/5/2016 | Natalie Johnson

Posted on 08/05/2016 2:17:44 PM PDT by HomerBohn

Donald Trump is set to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan (Wis.) during a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Friday evening, Fox News reported.

The expected endorsement comes three days after Trump told the Washington Post he was not “yet” ready to back Ryan in his upcoming primary election next Tuesday against Wisconsin businessman Paul Nehlen.

While Trump publicly praised Nehlen for running “a very good campaign” earlier this week, Ryan is expected to win the primary by a landslide. The House speaker leads Nehlen by 66 points, according to a poll released Friday by the Remington Research Group.

Trump declined to endorse Ryan on Tuesday despite his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, throwing his weight behind the Wisconsin congressman earlier in the day.

“I like Paul, but these are horrible times for our country,” Trump told the Washington Post. “We need very strong leadership. We need very, very strong leadership. And I’m just not quite there yet.”

When CNN asked Ryan in May whether he would endorse the business mogul’s presidential bid, the House speaker replied that he was “just not ready to do that at this point,” although he later did announce his formal endorsement of Trump.

Ryan warned Thursday that his endorsement of Trump was “not a blank check” amid concerns in the Republican Party that the GOP nominee is making too many unforced errors rather than focusing his attacks on Hillary Clinton’s weaknesses.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Wisconsin
KEYWORDS: 2016endorsements; donaldtrump; endorse; endorsement; globalisttrump; housespeaker; iamdissapointson; nehlen; paulnehlen; paulryan; rinoparty; ryan; trump; trumprinos; wi2016; wisconsin
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To: bigbob

It’s the conservative Republicans of CD1 who went for Cruz and now might be warming to Trump, but who also love Ryan.


Trump has no hope of winning WI with Ryan back stabbing him and openly campaigning for Hillary Rotten Criminal. I see Ryan dropped another FU at Trump by obviously refusing to jointly campaign with him today.

Trump should just write the state off and move on since Ryan & Co are not interested in winning in November.


61 posted on 08/05/2016 4:23:38 PM PDT by lodi90 (Clear choice for Conservatives now: TRUMP or lose)
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To: LS

Yes, but we NEED Nehlen.

CRAP!

Trump possibly could have made a difference. Why throw in with the establishment? Oh yea.....nevermind


62 posted on 08/05/2016 4:23:53 PM PDT by DrewsMum (The public cannot be too curious concerning the characters of public menÂ…(or WOMEN) Samuel Adams)
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To: Maudeen

Well, it is evident that Trump is not running his own show. Endorsing a guy that has sold out our country is not a good thing.


Trump is endorsing someone who refuses to campaign with him. Makes him look very weak, IMO.


63 posted on 08/05/2016 4:24:50 PM PDT by lodi90 (Clear choice for Conservatives now: TRUMP or lose)
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To: Maudeen

What is he campaigning in Wisconsin now anyway. Why not wait until AFTER the primary. I am with you about something not being right.


Presumably the plan was to campaign with Walker & Ryan in a show of unity. Unfortunately, Walker & Ryan do not want a unified GOP.


64 posted on 08/05/2016 4:26:22 PM PDT by lodi90 (Clear choice for Conservatives now: TRUMP or lose)
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To: Lazamataz
OH, SO THAT will be the excuse every time he compromises with them when running the govt?? 😩😩😩 Good to know what lubricant will be used on us when we get the shaft.
65 posted on 08/05/2016 4:28:30 PM PDT by DrewsMum (The public cannot be too curious concerning the choharacters of public menÂ…(or WOMEN) Samuel Adam)
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To: DrewsMum

It could be a win/win: Get TPP blocked now, Nehlen still could get elected. Most polls say know, but we know about most polls.

Nehlen gets what he wants, we get what we want, and Trump gets what he wants.


66 posted on 08/05/2016 4:28:53 PM PDT by LS ("Castles Made of Sand, Fall in the Sea . . . Eventually" (Hendrix))
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To: laplata

Yea, well sadly some of us are actually CONCERNED for our country and so if that’s being a concern troll, then I say bring it on.

BTW DT getting slame on Twitter for this.


67 posted on 08/05/2016 4:31:54 PM PDT by DrewsMum (The public cannot be too curious concerning the choharacters of public menÂ…(or WOMEN) Samuel Adam)
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To: LS

I think a lot of Nehlen supporters were also Trump supporters. Now many of them go with Ryan just because Trump did and Nehlen doesn’t stand a chance. I feel bad for Nehlen, he has been a big Trump supporter from the get go and the favor wasnt repaid.

But I guess that’s POLITICS.

WHICH ironically is what we’re all sick of.


68 posted on 08/05/2016 4:35:29 PM PDT by DrewsMum (The public cannot be too curious concerning the choharacters of public menÂ…(or WOMEN) Samuel Adam)
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To: LS

As far as TPP. I don’t trust Ryan as far as I can spit him.


69 posted on 08/05/2016 4:36:21 PM PDT by DrewsMum (The public cannot be too curious concerning the choharacters of public menÂ…(or WOMEN) Samuel Adam)
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To: DrewsMum

I know. On the other hand, I don’t care who endorses who. I vote for who I want.


70 posted on 08/05/2016 4:37:30 PM PDT by LS ("Castles Made of Sand, Fall in the Sea . . . Eventually" (Hendrix))
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To: HomerBohn

I can’t believe some of the comments on this thread....

So what happens if Trump endorses Nehlen and he loses by 50 % or more to Ryan....?

I can tell you this....nothing good at all....

There are too many negatives to list....


71 posted on 08/05/2016 4:39:04 PM PDT by Popman (Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. - Proverbs 14:34)
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To: lodi90

Voters don’t like mixed messages. I’m afraid Trump is giving them.


72 posted on 08/05/2016 4:42:55 PM PDT by Maudeen (Sinner Saved by Grace)
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To: Popman

He shouldn’t endorse anyone. He should endorse the voter’s pick after the primary. This is the cart before the horse.


73 posted on 08/05/2016 4:44:47 PM PDT by Maudeen (Sinner Saved by Grace)
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To: fortes fortuna juvat

I have a friend who is a gop establishment type who campaigns for mccain in each of his elections. I love the guy, he’s an old friend but he’s obsessed with McCain (every RINO really), anyways he’s worked in the camp for a while so now I guess he knows some people who know stuff? I don’t know for sure, but yesterday he told me GLOATINGLY that McCain camp has gotten a tip that Trump will endorse McCain. I laughed at him and didn’t believe it, but now? After this?

I dont know. We shall see.


74 posted on 08/05/2016 4:44:55 PM PDT by DrewsMum (The public cannot be too curious concerning the choharacters of public menÂ…(or WOMEN) Samuel Adam)
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To: proud American in Canada

I thought someone confirmed it with a video upthread??

If not, that’s good. Maybe Nehlen can pull out a shocker.


75 posted on 08/05/2016 4:46:34 PM PDT by DrewsMum (The public cannot be too curious concerning the choharacters of public menÂ…(or WOMEN) Samuel Adam)
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To: Popman

Mike Pence shouldn’t be endorsing anyone either IMHO.


76 posted on 08/05/2016 4:46:49 PM PDT by Maudeen (Sinner Saved by Grace)
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To: Popman
I can’t believe some of the comments on this thread....So what happens if Trump endorses Nehlen and he loses by 50 % or more to Ryan....? I can tell you this....nothing good at all....There are too many negatives to list....

People don't understand the local nature of politics in Wisconsin (and anywhere else for that matter).

Trump is incapable of influencing this primary because of Ryan's popularity in Wisconsin.

Plus, Ryan, Johnson, and Walker are a political and indivisible unit.

Trump needs them to be competitive in Wisconsin. They do NOT need Trump.

Trump must endorse Ryan in Wisconsin to have any chance at winning Wisconsin himself in the general.

All the idiots suggesting otherwise on FR have no clue about how Wisconsin works.

77 posted on 08/05/2016 4:51:03 PM PDT by johniegrad
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To: Popman

I can’t believe some of the comments on this thread....

So what happens if Trump endorses Nehlen and he loses by 50 % or more to Ryan....?

I can tell you this....nothing good at all....

There are too many negatives to list....


Trump is in a no win situation. Endorse Ryan quickly after his non endorsement and look weak. Don’t endorse, have Ryan win in a landslide and give the media a “voters reject Trump” talk pointing. Endorsing may be the least bad option here.

Regardless, Ryan is an unforgivable POS to continue his fragging of Trump and refuse to campaign with him.


78 posted on 08/05/2016 4:51:52 PM PDT by lodi90 (Clear choice for Conservatives now: TRUMP or lose)
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To: johniegrad

People don’t understand the local nature of politics in Wisconsin (and anywhere else for that matter).

Trump is incapable of influencing this primary because of Ryan’s popularity in Wisconsin.

Plus, Ryan, Johnson, and Walker are a political and indivisible unit.

Trump needs them to be competitive in Wisconsin. They do NOT need Trump.

Trump must endorse Ryan in Wisconsin to have any chance at winning Wisconsin himself in the general.

All the idiots suggesting otherwise on FR have no clue about how Wisconsin works.


Sorry, there is no evidence Paul Ryan wishes to win Wisconsin in November. He’s fragging the GOP nom at every opportunity and refusing to campaign with him. Trump needs to move on and leave the Hillary enabling Wisconsin Republicans to stew in their own juices.


79 posted on 08/05/2016 4:54:46 PM PDT by lodi90 (Clear choice for Conservatives now: TRUMP or lose)
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To: DrewsMum

I’m with you.


80 posted on 08/05/2016 4:55:22 PM PDT by laplata ( Speaking The Truth Is Now Considered 'Hate Speech')
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