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He’s basically said if he doesn’t get the GOP nod, he’ll run as an independent. So full of ego.

Ya think? Couldn't be that he's giving the GOP a direct message - don't pick the candidate - let voters decide? You think he doesn't know they don't like he's not playing by the rules - opening his mouth when they kept their's closed. Darn those citizens w/a platform - so clueless how politics are done! Don't they know 'we the party leaders' are in control?

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No, I see it as a veiled threat: nominate me or else. How is that any different than the MSM pushing a candidate?