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Rank and File Republicans Tell Party Elites: We’re Sticking With Donald Trump
NY Times ^
| MARCH 4, 2016March 5, 2016
| MICHAEL BARBARO, ASHLEY PARKER and JONATHAN MARTIN
Posted on 03/05/2016 5:22:56 PM PST by Innovative
From Michigan to Louisiana to California on Friday, rank-and-file Republicans expressed mystification, dismissal and contempt over the instructions that their party’s most high-profile leaders were urgently handing down to them: Reject and defeat Donald J. Trump.
Their angry reactions, in the 24 hours since Mitt Romney and John McCain urged millions of voters to cooperate in a grand strategy to undermine Mr. Trump’s candidacy, have captured the seemingly inexorable force of a movement that still puzzles the Republican elite and now threatens to unravel the party they hold dear.
In interviews, even lifelong Republicans who cast a ballot for Mr. Romney four years ago rebelled against his message and plan. “I personally am disgusted by it — I think it’s disgraceful,” said Lola Butler, 71, a retiree from Mandeville, La., who voted for Mr. Romney in 2012. “You’re telling me who to vote for and who not to vote for? Please.”
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To: Innovative; Admin Moderator
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posted on
03/05/2016 5:25:05 PM PST
by
SkyPilot
("I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6)
To: Innovative
The party elites do have an alternative to the populist Donald Trump: Unite behind the conservative Ted Cruz. If Rubio and Kasich get out of the race, there is a chance that Cruz can consolidate their supporters and pass Trump.
But time is running short even for that option. If Trump wins Michigan, Ohio, and Florida against a divided field over the next ten days, it will be too late even for that.
A conservative or a populist. Choose GOPe, or we will choose for you.
To: SkyPilot; Admin Moderator
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posted on
03/05/2016 5:38:21 PM PST
by
Innovative
("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
To: Innovative
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posted on
03/05/2016 5:40:05 PM PST
by
TornadoAlley3
( I'm Proud To Be An Okie From Muskogee)
To: Innovative
I am rank and file, & a local Tea Party founder. I’m sticking with Trump. that said, if somehow Trump failed I will be happy to shift to Cruz.
I do not buy Trump lying Ted line. Ted Cruz is great, probably the only real Patriot in the US Congress. Certainly one of very few.
To: Innovative
Sorry isn’t necessary. This board is bombarded with repetitive pro Cruz/ anti Trump posts all the time without ppl saying anything.
To: CaptainMorgantown
Romney , McCain and Lindsay Graham support Cruz.
that's just more proof Cruz is fake and not a conservative
This Canadian Harvard government lawyer Cruz is a fraud and has never pushed any good legislation but did shill for and vote for the worst bills ever TPP TPA Obamatrade, and the Corker bill which made Iran nukes possible.
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posted on
03/05/2016 5:48:56 PM PST
by
Democrat_media
(ONLY Trump will build the wall that will stop the illegals invasion of the USA!)
To: SkyPilot
“Already posted twice.”
First time I’ve seen it. I’m glad the OP posted it again.
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posted on
03/05/2016 5:52:32 PM PST
by
Windflier
(Pitchforks and torches ripen on the vine. Left too long, they become black rifles.)
To: SkyPilot; Innovative
Once yesterday, once early this morning.
It’s a good idea to hot link to pervious threads so all posts can be seen.
To: SkyPilot
Really? Where? I didn’t see it.
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posted on
03/05/2016 6:03:06 PM PST
by
Cobra64
(Common sense isn't common any more.)
To: Democrat_media; All
Unfortunately, most Cruz supporters do not know this. I was a Cruz advocate until I found out his voting record. Those bills are killers.
America was a great experiment.
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posted on
03/05/2016 6:06:35 PM PST
by
Cobra64
(Common sense isn't common any more.)
To: Cobra64
So was I. For Cruz that is.
There are several massive, worldwide ‘bills’ and efforts at legislation going on that people will rue the day they did not fight like William Wallace - if these bills pass:
TPP
TiSA
US-Europe
TTIP
(Asia)
CHafTa
(1 other, but I don’t know its name)
The globalists’ end game of the destruction of the US is in sight.
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posted on
03/05/2016 6:14:37 PM PST
by
combat_boots
(The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto!)
To: Admin Moderator; Windflier; Cobra64
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posted on
03/05/2016 6:18:05 PM PST
by
SkyPilot
("I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6)
To: SkyPilot
Already posted twice.So what?
What is it that some people can't understand? Many of us have a life and can't be here 24/7.
Can't you just skip by it and realize this isn't all about you?
I am very happy to be able to read this thread.
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posted on
03/05/2016 6:37:55 PM PST
by
publius911
(IMPEACH HIM NOW evil, stupid, insane ignorant or just clueless, doesn't matter!)
To: Innovative
Oops. Sorry.Don't encourage the petty wannabe little tyrants.
I am happy this thread was available with the useful links.
Thank you for posting it again..
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posted on
03/05/2016 6:45:20 PM PST
by
publius911
(IMPEACH HIM NOW evil, stupid, insane ignorant or just clueless, doesn't matter!)
To: All
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posted on
03/05/2016 6:47:14 PM PST
by
musicman
(Until I see the REAL Long Form Vault BC, he's just "PRES__ENT" Obama = Without "ID")
To: publius911
You accuse others of doing what you just did.
I didn't personally attack anyone, or call anyone names, or post smarmy catoons....that was alll you. Nice going to show your true colors.
All I did was point out it was already posted....twice.
They have the search mode on the site for a reason - to avoid duplicate threads.
Bring your complaint to management.
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posted on
03/05/2016 6:50:13 PM PST
by
SkyPilot
("I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6)
To: Innovative
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posted on
03/05/2016 6:57:33 PM PST
by
Salvation
("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
To: Innovative
Yeah, and pretty much all the rest that aren’t sticking with Trump are sticking with Cruz, so the establishment is nearly 100$ SOoL.
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posted on
03/05/2016 7:28:41 PM PST
by
catnipman
(Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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