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Trump turns to unlikely speakers for convention help
CNN.com ^ | 7/2/2016 | Jeremy Diamond - CNN

Posted on 07/02/2016 1:12:00 PM PDT by NormsRevenge

Denver (CNN)Donald Trump is turning to his family, sports figures and business leaders to fill speaking slots at the Republican National Convention later this month as scores of prominent Republican leaders continue to refuse to line up behind their controversial nominee-to-be.

Trump announced Friday that his wife and children "are all going to be speaking" at the nominating convention that kicks off in just over two weeks. And the real estate mogul has also promised to add sports figures and other non-politicians who are supporting him to the roster of convention speakers, which would set the 2016 convention apart from past conventions packed with current and former elected officials.

The unconventional programming, which Trump has said will include a "winners' night," comes as his campaign and the Republican National Committee are facing an unusual problem unseen in past conventions: a lack of interest in speaking slots from many party elders and rising stars.

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TOPICS: Government; Politics/Elections; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: 2016rncconvention; convention; speakers; trump; unlikely
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To: NormsRevenge

I remember that Clint Eastwood seemed like such a great idea. I’m glad that I don’t have to create a lineup that attracts viewers and still succeeds in making the candidate look good. It’s not an easy job. I am guessing that if there is too much entertainment and not enough politicos, the coverage will be a constant refrain of “the important Republicans will not appear at this convention,” etc. So, I think we need enough bigshot politicians on the stage even if they’re a bit boring.


121 posted on 07/02/2016 7:25:55 PM PDT by Tau Food (Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.)
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To: rockinqsranch
I thought I’d read at FR earlier this week that if they won’t endorse Trump, then Trump told them they don’t get to speak at the convention.

Trump also said that if they didn't honor the pledge they made, which he said may be legally binding, they should be prohibited from ever running for public office again.

While that may never occur in a legal sense, with Trump at the head of the Party it probably will happen in the practical sense.

The Party may never give Cruz or Kasich another dime.

122 posted on 07/02/2016 7:51:42 PM PDT by Balding_Eagle ( The Great Wall of Trump ---- 100% sealing of the border. Coming soon.)
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To: bboop

Hugh Hewitt? LOL!

I like listening to him every once in awhile, I enjoy the strain in his voice as he tries speak positively about Trump.

He has no other choice, of course, and is facing 8 long years of forced march for Trump.

I enjoy every painful step he takes.


123 posted on 07/02/2016 7:58:03 PM PDT by Balding_Eagle ( The Great Wall of Trump ---- 100% sealing of the border. Coming soon.)
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To: Cobra64
Aw shucks. I wanted to hear about the mailman again. It’s such a captivating tale.

Can't talk now, I'll tell you later...


124 posted on 07/02/2016 8:00:46 PM PDT by mac_truck (aide toi et dieu t'aidera)
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To: mac_truck
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125 posted on 07/02/2016 8:29:57 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common any more.)
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To: mkjessup

“...which would set the 2016 convention apart from past conventions packed with current and former elected officials.”

..current and former RINOS, he means.


126 posted on 07/02/2016 10:04:23 PM PDT by Rennes Templar (President Trump: It's all over but the counting)
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To: NormsRevenge

Chuck Norris....


127 posted on 07/03/2016 3:28:25 AM PDT by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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To: MinuteGal

I’m with you, Leni - positively heartbroken that we won’t be able to hear from all of the illustrious Pubbie grandees ;-)

This article indicated that he had problems getting Republican leaders line-up to speak. A little while ago on Fox, they mentioned the sports figures and his family would be speaking and that they had a large list of Pubbies that wanted (asked) to speak at the convention.


128 posted on 07/03/2016 7:34:31 AM PDT by Seattle Conservative (God Bless and protect our troops)
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To: hoosiermama

I agree on Milo. I would like to see Steyn and Diamond & Silk as well.


129 posted on 07/03/2016 12:36:37 PM PDT by Starrling
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