[Keen-Minded]

Is it true Trump got very few tickets to the debate because the RNC gave them to PAC/Donors? If true, self funding was a disadvantage last night for Trump.

[grania]

FWIW, around Cleveland us little folk who are registered Republicans weren't offered seats. Not only that, not all the arena was filled. It's shocking that the tickets aren't meted out equally to each candidate, but not surprising.

Even on ABC news this AM, one of the analysts was saying this helps Trump. His supporters have been reminded just what Trump and us little folk are up against.

[mac_truck]

Trump pointing out the audience was packed with donors and special interests...essentially pulling back the curtain on the rigged nature of the event...was a great moment and one you’ll likely not see talked about by the corporate media who are busy spinning the meme that Jeb Bush is back in the race.

[AFreeBird]

>>> very few tickets to the debate because the RNC gave them to PAC/Donors? If true, self funding was a disadvantage last night for Trump.
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Perhaps for the donor class in the audience. But as a lowly peon out here in fly over country, I consider it an advantage. A YUGE advantage!

[SoCar]

Yes it’s true only the donors and party insiders get these tickets. We have a debate coming up here in SC and the Trump people locally have a told me they are lucky if they get a handful in the nosebleed section. If you know some insiders you might be able to purchase one for upwards of a $1000.

[TimPatriot]

Is it true Trump got very few tickets to the debate because the RNC gave them to PAC/Donors? If true, self funding was a disadvantage last night for Trump.

I would say just the opposite. This is the first big moment that decision has paid dividends. The audience and debates are always stacked. He effectively exposed it for all to see. That was the biggest moment. Second biggest was Christie exposing robot boy. Third was Ted apologizing to Carson for all to see, an admission of guilt.

[Sacajaweau]

He turned lemons into lemonade when he announced the makeup of the audience.

[AndyJackson]

If true, self funding was a disadvantage last night for Trump.

You don't get it. Trump turned the crowd booing him to his advantage. He pointed out the GOPEE had filled the audience with big donors. So, everytime they booed him they were pointing out that GOPEE stacked the audience.

Priebus is spending the day getting a change of clothing.

[ontap]

I thought he handled it brilliantly...and I’m a Cruz guy!!!!

[kiltie65]

And the RNC I believe did this deliberately to help their candidate for nominee, who is not Trump. Didn’t work. Go Trump.

[AuntB]

SCANDAL=> HOUSE WAS STACKED — Trump Camp Given ONLY 20 TICKETS For Supporters at GOP Debate

http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2016/02/scandal-house-stacked-trump-camp-given-20-tickets-supporters-gop-debate/

Trump was right.
The audience was stacked against the GOP frontrunner.

Trump’s close associate Roger Stone tweeted out that the Trump camp was only given 20 tickets by the GOP!

Roger Stone @RogerJStoneJr

The HOUSE is stacked- Trump Camp given ONLY 20 tickets- RNC Donors PURCHASED TICKETS- Hostile Establishment House #Trump2016