The Republican Primary Race Is Filling Up

[BugI02]

The hilarious part is that he apparently believes they might turn to him!

Whatever has he been smoking

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[GodFearinGunTotin]

Look at that, Cruz doesn't like the fact that the people rejected him and is now resorting to subversion. I always knew he was a rat.

I know how much you hate Cruz but it's his "staffers" that are named pushing this. Cruz has not been quoted as supporting this and I personnally doubt he'd play along if these guys did pull this off. But..."lyin' Ted!"

 

[chipbennett]

I know how much you hate Cruz but it's his "staffers" that are named pushing this. Cruz has not been quoted as supporting this and I personnally doubt he'd play along if these guys did pull this off. But..."lyin' Ted!"

Because Cruz has no control whatsoever over the political shenanigans in which his own staffers involve themselves.

 

[jamil]

It ain't happening. What I heard about it is that a number of people are getting very nervous about Trump being Trump and there's a lot of scurrying about trying to figure out what they can do about it. They're also courting Scott Walker. I guess the play is to get the rules changed and let the delegates vote for whomever.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Because Cruz has no control whatsoever over the political shenanigans in which his own staffers involve themselves.

That's right...he's pulling their strings and still has them on his payroll.

 

[T.Lex]

No Pence listed as a speaker at the convention:
Speakers Announced for 2016 Republican National Convention - Breitbart

Yet, Gingrich and Sessions both listed. I'm thinking that means Pence will be the veep.

 

[Twangbanger]

No Pence listed as a speaker at the convention:
Speakers Announced for 2016 Republican National Convention - Breitbart

Yet, Gingrich and Sessions both listed. I'm thinking that means Pence will be the veep.

"Miscarriage Tax and Punishments for women who have abortions."

I can see the narrative starting now.

 

[bwframe]

Major Garrett ‏@MajorCBS 38m38 minutes ago
#veepstakes mania watch 2 -- Marc Lotter, deputy campaign manager for @GovPenceIN on my flight from Indy to NYC. I'm sure just coincidence

 

[T.Lex]

Trump to Pick Mike Pence, Says Source

Some are calling it a done deal.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Trump to Pick Mike Pence, Says Source

Some are calling it a done deal.

The logic is baffling. He's not even well liked in his own state!

 

[mrjarrell]

The logic is baffling. He's not even well liked in his own state!

You're assuming Trump actually wants to win.

 

[T.Lex]

The logic is baffling. He's not even well liked in his own state!

You're assuming Trump actually wants to win.

Yeah, but he is highly regarded outside Indiana. And, Trump is at very little risk in Indiana, so it isn't like he has to placate us.

Pence would bring some discipline (hopefully) to the Trump campaign, with few control issues.

Now, in the back of my head, though, I have this sneaking suspicion that this hasn't been an interview process for VP at all. I think Trump's been trying to figure out who would make a better crown prince.

 

[Ricnzak]

Drudge is reporting that Pence was picked for vp. They are linking the website Rollcall. It seems locked up now.

EDIT: I was late on that huh...

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Now, for the next shoe...

 

[bwframe]

Colorful commentary on Republicans by the haters. If you guys are ragging on Trump and Pence, then it must be the right move.

 

[jdmack79]

If Trump loses in November, Pence will be able to pass the blame off onto Donald. The way things were going at home here in Indiana, Pence would have been culpable for his own loss.

 

[T.Lex]

Colorful commentary on Republicans by the haters. If you guys are ragging on Trump and Pence, then it must be the right move.

Other than the purple, what in the world are you talking about?

I'm not convinced this is a good move for Pence, but it is probably a good move for Trump.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Colorful commentary on Republicans by the haters. If you guys are ragging on Trump and Pence, then it must be the right move.

I can name a pretty good number a possible VP candidates that are superior to Pence, and tactically make sense. Why pick a guy from a state that is pretty much a runaway win for Trump. Pence also carries a significant amount of baggage. What type of voters does Pence bring with him, that haven't already pledged to support Trump? Pence isn't swaying fence-sitters, he's solidifying the base...but the base alone, won't win Trump the election. It's a honestly confusing pick.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Other than the purple, what in the world are you talking about?

I'm not convinced this is a good move for Pence, but it is probably a good move for Trump.

It's a horrible move for Pence too. When the GOP get back control of their party, theyre going to etch Trump off the pyramid and pretend he never existed. Those that were in his corner, are going to end up outcasts.

 

[T.Lex]

I can name a pretty good number a possible VP candidates that are superior to Pence, and tactically make sense. Why pick a guy from a state that is pretty much a runaway win for Trump. Pence also carries a significant amount of baggage. What type of voters does Pence bring with him, that haven't already pledged to support Trump? Pence isn't swaying fence-sitters, he's solidifying the base...but the base alone, won't win Trump the election. It's a honestly confusing pick.

It's a horrible move for Pence too. When the GOP get back control of their party, theyre going to etch Trump off the pyramid and pretend he never existed. Those that were in his corner, are going to end up outcasts.

The base is where he needs help - voters who would otherwise stay home or leave the top line empty. Pence is "safe" and can likely be rehabbed after the RFRA mess.

Plus, like I said, I think this is more about stepping up than the about the VP position itself.

I am curious what INGO Trumpers think about the pick, though.