2016 Presidential Primaries [ SUPER TUESDAY | 3-1-'16]
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Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump shows as little care choosing the company he keeps as he does watching the things that come out of his mouth. Many questioned his decision to bring on his former rival, New Jersey governor Chris Christie, but Trump apparently valued the symbolism of not only Christie’s endorsement but relished being able to trot him out at events and forcing him to wallow in his defeat so much that he was willing to sweeten the pot by helping Christie raise the funds to retire his $250,000 campaign debt.
That much became clear on Wednesday when Christie appeared with Trump at a $200 a-plate-fundraiser in New Jersey. Trump helpfully cleared up any doubt when he announced that “you know, Chris paid off his entire campaign debt tonight, right? His entire debt” before giving a stump speech which differed from his usual spiel in a significant way. While Trump usually fills his speeches with exaggerated or contrived statistics about how bad the economy’s doing, he spoke glowingly of New Jersey’s “economic successes” (the reality is that Christie has driven the state’s economy into the ground, as Republican governors tend to do).
Trump gained an important shred of legitimacy by getting the Christie endorsement, who is apparently still respected in Republican establishment circles despite the fact that he’s under federal investigation for the politically motivated “Bridgegate” closings and his atrocious approval rating. Christie remained relevant, possibly set himself up for a position in a potential Trump administration and getting his campaign debt taken care of.
The best part of all of this, however, is the open disrespect with which Trump treats Christie. The internet howled with laughter when pictures of a sullen-looking Christie standing behind Trump were taken on endorsement day, prompting many to joke that he was being “held hostage” by Trump. The real estate mogul hasn’t shied away from rubbing his victory in Christie’s face and mocking him publicly, like when he poked fun at Christie’s weight at the fundraiser: “I’m not eating Oreos anymore. Neither is Chris. You’re not eating Oreos, are you? It’s for either of us!”
While this isn’t too uncommon, the timing of it certainly was. While it is known for front-runners to aid each other with campaign debt as the primary comes to a close and deals for the future are made, Trump made his play for Christie while the Republican primary still have a wide swath of competitors, calling the ethics of the move into question
That much became clear on Wednesday when Christie appeared with Trump at a $200 a-plate-fundraiser in New Jersey. Trump helpfully cleared up any doubt when he announced that “you know, Chris paid off his entire campaign debt tonight, right? His entire debt” before giving a stump speech which differed from his usual spiel in a significant way. While Trump usually fills his speeches with exaggerated or contrived statistics about how bad the economy’s doing, he spoke glowingly of New Jersey’s “economic successes” (the reality is that Christie has driven the state’s economy into the ground, as Republican governors tend to do).
Trump gained an important shred of legitimacy by getting the Christie endorsement, who is apparently still respected in Republican establishment circles despite the fact that he’s under federal investigation for the politically motivated “Bridgegate” closings and his atrocious approval rating. Christie remained relevant, possibly set himself up for a position in a potential Trump administration and getting his campaign debt taken care of.
The best part of all of this, however, is the open disrespect with which Trump treats Christie. The internet howled with laughter when pictures of a sullen-looking Christie standing behind Trump were taken on endorsement day, prompting many to joke that he was being “held hostage” by Trump. The real estate mogul hasn’t shied away from rubbing his victory in Christie’s face and mocking him publicly, like when he poked fun at Christie’s weight at the fundraiser: “I’m not eating Oreos anymore. Neither is Chris. You’re not eating Oreos, are you? It’s for either of us!”
While this isn’t too uncommon, the timing of it certainly was. While it is known for front-runners to aid each other with campaign debt as the primary comes to a close and deals for the future are made, Trump made his play for Christie while the Republican primary still have a wide swath of competitors, calling the ethics of the move into question
57Brave
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No
Bill Clinton is 69 years old with a heart condition.
Not sure your or the prurient rights point .
... why waste your time on posting (or even giving thought to ) something like that when there are public issues to discuss ?
what are your thoughts on Sec Clintons Day Care initiatives she has been talking about all week ?
or, Trumps stand on .... I'm thinking ...
How do we diplomatically handle the Egyptian plane crash ?
Okay, I got one. How do you feel about Trump looking to retrieve $36 million from federal coffers after running / bragging he was self financing his campaign ?
Bill Clinton is 69 years old with a heart condition.
Not sure your or the prurient rights point .
... why waste your time on posting (or even giving thought to ) something like that when there are public issues to discuss ?
what are your thoughts on Sec Clintons Day Care initiatives she has been talking about all week ?
or, Trumps stand on .... I'm thinking ...
How do we diplomatically handle the Egyptian plane crash ?
Okay, I got one. How do you feel about Trump looking to retrieve $36 million from federal coffers after running / bragging he was self financing his campaign ?
sturg33
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Wait... I thought you only wanted to talk about real issues?
57Brave
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did I bring up Trumps wife's modeling career ?
or any of his wives ?
If so, why is Sec Clintons spouse fair game ?
Wouldn't be some more of that 78 cents on the dollar stuff, would it ?
Why was Heidi Cruz brought up ?
was she running for?
Seems we have a pattern here
.....
Plus I would argue that the character trait of being an unapologetic, on the record, bragger is a campaign issue.
To whom over what will he brag about should he be elected ...
That is an issue
or any of his wives ?
If so, why is Sec Clintons spouse fair game ?
Wouldn't be some more of that 78 cents on the dollar stuff, would it ?
Why was Heidi Cruz brought up ?
was she running for?
Seems we have a pattern here
.....
Plus I would argue that the character trait of being an unapologetic, on the record, bragger is a campaign issue.
To whom over what will he brag about should he be elected ...
That is an issue
57Brave
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what do you know about "feminist appeal "
and was it for political gain or because you know, they were married ?
In fact, and you can look this up, her popularity rose in the wake of impeachment.
I digress, Bill or any of Trumps wives are irrelevant unless of course someone can't argue the politics or the policy.
You can of course, argue the politics or the policy ?
Trump's turning on a dime on his stated brag of self funding speaks to his character.
Sec Clinton working and keeping her marriage intact speaks to hers.
"feminist appeal "
you are a hoot
and was it for political gain or because you know, they were married ?
In fact, and you can look this up, her popularity rose in the wake of impeachment.
I digress, Bill or any of Trumps wives are irrelevant unless of course someone can't argue the politics or the policy.
You can of course, argue the politics or the policy ?
Trump's turning on a dime on his stated brag of self funding speaks to his character.
Sec Clinton working and keeping her marriage intact speaks to hers.
"feminist appeal "
you are a hoot
57Brave
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Being married is complicated
Staying married is ... is ... often an exercise in lack of self respect
I learned a long time ago not to pass judgement on peoples marriages.
We have been for over 40 years - far be it from me to criticize HRC for staying or Trump for bailing
Staying married is ... is ... often an exercise in lack of self respect
I learned a long time ago not to pass judgement on peoples marriages.
We have been for over 40 years - far be it from me to criticize HRC for staying or Trump for bailing
Dalyn
Fredi Gonzalez Supporter
That would be perfect.
keithlaw
Playing the Waiting Game
She did not "put up with a womanizer". She enabled a child rapist
Oklahomahawk
Boras' Client
What's the big deal? Just because Bill offered some select women "a position on the governor's staff". 