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Romney: 3-man race throws Trump the nomination
CNN ^ | April 18, 2016 | David Gregory

Posted on 04/18/2016 12:54:08 PM PDT by McGruff

Former GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney is again warning his party of the dangers of a Donald Trump nomination, saying a three-man race likely paves the way for the New York billionaire to capture the nomination on the first ballot of this summer's GOP convention in Cleveland.

The former Massachusetts governor, in an interview on "The David Gregory Show" podcast says Tuesday's New York primary is an important moment in the primary fight.

"If (Gov. John Kasich and Sen. Ted Cruz) are both going at it aggressively until the very end then I think Trump gets it on the first ballot," Romney said.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


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To: McGruff

it’s interesting that Glenn Beck screams that it’s the opposite and that it only helps Trump.


41 posted on 04/18/2016 1:20:16 PM PDT by MNDude (God is not a Republican, but Satan is certainly a Democrat.)
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To: McGruff

Is there any truth to this?

http://www.veteranstoday.com/2012/11/01/romney-leaks-drugs-blood-diamonds-and-a-cuban-mistress/

https://mobile.twitter.com/ed_hooley/status/713945108131946496/photo/1


42 posted on 04/18/2016 1:21:04 PM PDT by Suz in AZ
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To: McGruff

“My guess is some delegates might like to fly around on Air Trump or perhaps get a membership to Mar-a-Lago,” Romney told Gregory, a CNN political analyst, referring to the Trump owned resort in Palm Beach, Florida.


What an obnoxious puke! It’s not TRUMP who’s bribing delegates, is it, LOSER?


43 posted on 04/18/2016 1:21:32 PM PDT by Pravious
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To: McGruff

Attention, Governor Kasich.
Your kneecaps have just been threatened.


44 posted on 04/18/2016 1:22:59 PM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: ObozoMustGo2012
I would not be surprised. Kasich is not bashing Trump as of late. In fact, I don't think he ever really did except exchange some sharp words at a debate or two.

If Trump ends up with just 1100 (worse case scenario), Kasich's 144 (and counting) will put Trump over the top.

I hope that is not necessary and I hope that Trump does not make Kasich his VP pick. But in the end, I do see Kasich supporting Trump over Cruz.

45 posted on 04/18/2016 1:23:38 PM PDT by SamAdams76
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To: All

“...Romney, the guy who in 2012 showed almost ZERO interest in actually winning when it came to 0bama...”

I don’t think Romney actually wanted to be president. I don’t think he wanted to have the responsibility...He just wanted the limelight while running...

He can now try to campaign like a bulldog because whoever he campaigns hard for will have the responsibilities, not him...
He STILL gets in the limelight...


46 posted on 04/18/2016 1:26:12 PM PDT by JBW1949
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To: McGruff

Who’s your daddy, Mitt?


47 posted on 04/18/2016 1:33:34 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. --George Orwell)
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To: Pollster1
"I’ve been saying for a month that Trump is better off with two opponents than with only one."

-Well, it helps with the NY primary. Together Cruz and K-Sick are one. Mainly because Trump has to have over 50% in each district to get all of the districts delegates. This Romeny announcement had been planned for a while. To introduce this idea and to make it look like all of the Cruz K-Sick votes are anti-Trump votes when polls say if one person left then 50% of the supporters go to Trump.

48 posted on 04/18/2016 1:34:37 PM PDT by Democrats hate too much
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To: lodi90

Trump has the strategic timing/foresight of Genghis Khan - and I am saying that as a compliment.


49 posted on 04/18/2016 1:34:41 PM PDT by Trumpinator ("Are you Batman?" the boy asked. "I am Batman," Trump said.)
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To: lodi90
Cruz is just a lousy candidate any way you slice it. Here we have a social conservative Texan who lost the ENTIRE South to a “NY Liberal”. He can’t seal the deal as the “anti-Trump” because the more people hear him the less they like him.

He lost the nomination when he lost the South.

50 posted on 04/18/2016 1:34:57 PM PDT by af_vet_1981 (The bus came by and I got on, That's when it all began.)
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To: McGruff

True words


51 posted on 04/18/2016 1:36:44 PM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: ObozoMustGo2012; SamAdams76

I’ve been saying for awhile it’s Kasich, probably as the VP. Trump has been largely complimentary of Kasich with the exception of some scuffles over Lehman early on and a few days before the Ohio primary. Also, Manafort and Charlie Black (former partner) have been friends for years. Kasich may well get the VP nod if needed. Also, Christie has a shot at it as well, as NJ’s 51 delegates are key to Trump securing the nomination. Also, Christie owns those 51 delegates which would be huge in the unlikely event of a 2nd ballot.


52 posted on 04/18/2016 1:38:06 PM PDT by usafa92 (Trump 2016 - Destroying the GOPe while Making America Great Again)
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To: usafa92

Reindeer Penis will hear this

Reindeer Penis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75SEy1qu71I


53 posted on 04/18/2016 1:38:23 PM PDT by Zenjitsuman (Y)
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To: Rusty0604

Kasich is staying in because per Ohio law, if he drops out, Trump gets his 66 delegates from Ohio. Great bargaining chip for both which is why it is likely that Kasich gets the VP nod.


54 posted on 04/18/2016 1:40:21 PM PDT by usafa92 (Trump 2016 - Destroying the GOPe while Making America Great Again)
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To: Donglalinger
So the liberal Kasich voters go to Ted?

I doubt either one can deliver all of his supporters to the other.

55 posted on 04/18/2016 1:51:44 PM PDT by grania
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To: McGruff

Is Romney really that honest?

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj9x7qBhpnMAhVQ9mMKHSefBVoQFggcMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newyorker.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-desk%2Fthe-real-scandal-of-romney-and-bain&usg=AFQjCNHrCocr8Ars2w5f_Qi4fN0DhAZ45A&sig2=MBqrpJxVVtD-Fry8xKQoNQ


56 posted on 04/18/2016 1:52:19 PM PDT by HarleyLady27 ('THE FORCE AWAKENS!!!' Trump; Trump; Trump; Trump; 100%)
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To: McGruff

I think Romney is right, but I would take it further. Kasich is in it, because Trump promised him something. They worked together in Michigan, is campaigning against Cruz in New York, and I wonder what Kasich got for his support.


57 posted on 04/18/2016 1:53:30 PM PDT by Vanbasten
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To: McGruff

Do NOT believe anything Mittens says.

He’s as dirty as they come ...


58 posted on 04/18/2016 1:54:19 PM PDT by maggief
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To: McGruff
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59 posted on 04/18/2016 1:55:35 PM PDT by timestax (American Media = Domestic Enemy)
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To: timestax

Mitt the Choker.

Low-Energy Jeb.

Carly the Face.

Lyin’ Ted Cruz.

Crooked Hillary.


60 posted on 04/18/2016 2:07:37 PM PDT by exit82 ("The Taliban is on the inside of the building" E. Nordstrom 10-10-12)
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