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Trump's Gambit
3/19/2016 | Total Vanity

Posted on 03/19/2016 3:39:04 PM PDT by Fhios

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To: Fhios

No, get him over 1237 please! Concessions from the beginning put him in a weaker position to change the party. The party has to be destroyed, burned to the ground and from its ashes a better one built


21 posted on 03/19/2016 4:22:31 PM PDT by wiseprince
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To: kingu

VPs, don’t deliver states; or did I miss the big win in Wisconsin last cycle.


22 posted on 03/19/2016 4:24:39 PM PDT by wiseprince
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To: HarleyLady27

She’s not a good enough talker for a presidential campaign in my opinion. I’m sure others disagree. It’s just my opinion.


23 posted on 03/19/2016 4:40:48 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Prayer for Victory is the ONLY way to support the troops!)
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To: Fhios

I really can’t see either Cruz or Kasich accepting VP slot. If Cruz loses this year he will return to the Senate and gear up for 2020 and Kasich will return to Ohio. My VP money is on “little Marco Rubio” to attract Latinos and get some OJT for replacing Trump in 2024.


24 posted on 03/19/2016 4:51:54 PM PDT by vigilence (Vigilence)
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To: Fhios

More “hopey changy” wanting to see virtue in pure narcissism.

We’ve seen this nightmare play out before, no thanks.


25 posted on 03/19/2016 4:55:44 PM PDT by anymouse (God didn't write this sitcom we call life, he's just the critic.)
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To: Fhios

Too much bad blood between Trump & Cruz, I think. Might have worked with Kasich and anybody else.


26 posted on 03/19/2016 6:35:07 PM PDT by Tallguy
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To: exDemMom

I also used to support a Trump/Cruz ticket. But Cruz has gone to far. Besides is he a nbc? His linking with Romney, Graham, etc. would make him unacceptable to many Trump supporters. Then there is Beck.


27 posted on 03/19/2016 6:39:59 PM PDT by Jane Austen (Neo Cons are Democrats who love war and illegal aliens)
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To: vigilence

Either Rubio (Florida) or Kasich (Ohio). Generic republican nominee needs both state. Nailing one down allows you to focus on the other.

Trump is a wildcard candidate. He could win a few Dem states and throw all the usual projections out the window.


28 posted on 03/19/2016 6:40:20 PM PDT by Tallguy
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To: Fhios

Cruz supporter here. I don’t think Trump has to do this. He is presently in the drivers seat. If push comes to shove I believe Trump and Cruz will work together and get it done. They will easily be able to freeze out the establishment. If they don’t let their egos get in the way...


29 posted on 03/19/2016 8:40:16 PM PDT by Nuc 1.1 (Nuc 1 Liberals aren't Patriots. Remember 1789)
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To: bigbob

Very neat out of the box thinking.


30 posted on 03/19/2016 8:41:58 PM PDT by Nuc 1.1 (Nuc 1 Liberals aren't Patriots. Remember 1789)
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To: Fhios

>>>My chief thought is that it keeps Kasich and Cruz in and at each others throats as they will have to campaign against each other for sure shot VP

That’s possible. But..

The logical response would be for both to support Trump and then neither has an advantage. If you’re thinking the advantage goes to the one with the most delegates, then Cruz wins automatically, no competition.

It would be more logical for Cruz and Kasich to team up and defeat Trump to their mutual benefit.

Now all this assumes either of them would want to be V.P. You’re scenario assumes both would want to be Veep and VP for Trump.

That’s my take, FWIW...


31 posted on 03/19/2016 9:00:01 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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To: bigbob

It might just happen..


32 posted on 03/20/2016 12:41:57 AM PDT by sheik yerbouty ( Make America and the world a jihad free zone!)
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