Posted on 06/05/2022 5:14:14 AM PDT by Pollard
Despite Donald Trump's own followers booing and calling Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) a “RINO,” the ex-president sent out a statement late Saturday night endorsing McCarthy in his quest for 2022 re-election. “Congressman Kevin McCarthy is an outstanding Representative,” Trump wrote, calling the GOP House leader “strong” and “fearless.” However, after posting the endorsement to his Truth Social platform, Trump's followers expressed disappointment in the comment section.
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My thought exactly-—people read that and jumped to their own conclusions, ignoring what the endorsement
was really about.
There are times that we have have to critique even those we love. You have to be able to listen to it and learn from it whether or not you agree with it.
None of us want a rerun of Trump as POTUS undermined and backstabbed by the very people he appointed and trusted. When we see a picture somewhat the same, we will speak out."
Hey, 100-a-day FRsmoking addict, the day I want your Putlim opinion, I will fold you in half 8 times and jam what is left of you in your glove compartment.
He recently endorsed RINO, anti-RKBA, Pro-Abort, Tax&Spend NLV “Sheriff” Joe Lombardo for NV Governor.
The only reason that makes any sense at all is that Lombardo is leading the R side of the primary race, solely due to name recognition and N. LV population.
So yes, playing politics instead of backing the best candidate.
Not sure if that is a sign of political maturity, or just cynicism.
It’s thanks to McCarthy that there are no Republicans on the January 6 committee. We call him a RINO because he is one.
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