In Irving, Ben Carson says he has been offered money, political support to drop out

Dallas Morning News ^ | February 27, 2016 | Tristan Hallman

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Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson told supporters Saturday in Irving that he has heard plenty of calls to drop out of the Republican presidential primary.

Some "special interests" have even made personal appeals to him, he said.

"I've got unanswered calls on my phone right now, 'Oh, if you did this or did this, and did this, or if you drop out and support this guy, we'll give you all this money and we'll make sure you're a senator here,'" Carson said.

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we'll give you all this money and we'll make sure you're a senator here

the "new" GOPe:

[2ndDivisionVet]

Haley Barbour?

[ASA Vet]

Dr. Carson, Please give the name of which scum bag you're supposed to endorse.

[JudyinCanada]

Dr. Carson, in keeping with his reputation of being an honest man, should expose those people. The country has a right to know.

[onona]

If Doc wants in on the reformation, he should be putting out names, dates, contact information, and etc.

We need to bust this damn uniparty up

[ClearCase_guy]

The voters aren't supposed to matter. The deals are supposed to be made. The suits are supposed to do what they're told and play the role that has been assigned to them.

But this year appears to be different. We the People, Baby.

[visualops]

He knew far more than was found out. I’m sure he didn’t want to end up with cement shoes.

[txhurl]

Wouldn’t it be easier just to buy half a million of his books?

[Jim Robinson]

Put a wire on him and let him make a “deal.”

[DesertRhino]

Good on Ben for calling this out.

[rineaux]

Dr. Carson, before you give those names up, wear a bullet proof suit that also protects your head. Stay safe Dr. C.

[uncitizen]

They’ll make sure he’s a senator? Hmm how would they do that?

[bigbob]

See, Black did it wrong. Should have run for President and then auctioned himself off.

[bigbob]

Damn autocorrect... “Blago”

[Dr. Sivana]

I’m a Cruz supporter, but Dr. Carson can stay in the race for as long as he wishes. The other four candidates have to make the case yo Carson supporters to change their vote.

[duffee]

“Haley Barbour?”

Sounds to me like something Haley Barbour would be behind.

[Lurkinanloomin]

No doubt he’s involved.
The Cheap Labor Express is still intent on denying us the opportunity to elect a President that will stop them.

Remember Mississippi, they have plenty of tricks up their sleeves yet.

[sagar]

I think the doctor is hinting with the “deal”, wink wink.

Trump has been busy buying politicians lately, like he has his entire business career. It would not be surprising at all if this buying Carson leaks out as an October Surprise. Not that it will affect Trumpbots, however.

[SE Mom]

Uh-oh. Dr. Carson isn’t playing the game.

I’m soooo curious to know who is offering what...

[Catsrus]

I think it was someone wanting him to drop out and support Rubio. Make him a Senator? Rubio’s seat is up for grabs - so, this came from a special interest group supporting Rubio. At least, this is my opinion.