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DCBob

(24,689 posts)
Wed Feb 1, 2012, 07:25 PM Feb 2012

Breaking on Politico: Trump to set his hair on fire tomorrow... and endorse Newt.. or maybe Mitt [View all]

Last edited Thu Feb 2, 2012, 10:12 AM - Edit history (2)

another update..

Word started leaking out in Las Vegas earlier that Donald Trump's "major announcement" is to back Newt Gingrich, and sources supporting the former House Speaker confirmed to POLITICO that was fhe case. The New York Times and the Associated Press, among others.

But by this morning, other sources said that Trump's endorsement may actually go to Mitt Romney, who Trump has been lobbied heavily to endorse for the last few weeks.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/02/trump-to-endorse-newt-113227.html

What a joke!

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update...

Word started leaking out in Las Vegas earlier that Donald Trump's "major announcement" is to back Newt Gingrich, and sources are confirming it to POLITICO.

The announcement is expected to come at an 11:30 a.m. press conference tomorrow that The Donald is holding.

The move is a bit unexpected, since Trump had talked even within the last few days about how he may be compelled to run a third-party campaign of his own if he didn't see a Republican candidate who he thought could beat President Obama.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/02/trump-to-endorse-newt-113227.html

Does it get any better than this!!!

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A 'major announcement' from Trump tomorrow

What it is exactly isn't clear.

But from Trump adviser Michael Cohen comes this statement:

Donald J. Trump will be making a major announcement tomorrow (Thursday, February 2, 2012) at 12:30 p.m. at Trump International Hotel & Tower, Las Vegas, Nevada. He will be arriving this evening at approximately 11:30 p.m. The announcement will pertain to the Presidential race.

Sources said last week that Trump was getting lobbied to endorse Mitt Romney in the GOP presidential race, but he's also continued talking about a potential run of his own as a third-party candidate.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/02/a-major-announcement-from-trump-tomorrow-113193.html

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Gawd I hope he runs third party. Can it get any crazier!

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Wild bet: Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2012 #1
Probably. I cant see him endorsing Gingrich or Santorum or Paul.. DCBob Feb 2012 #3
Gingrich and Santorum were the only two who said yes to his debate Bjorn Against Feb 2012 #10
yeah, I forgot about that. DCBob Feb 2012 #11
True but it's because of his ego leftynyc Feb 2012 #39
Probably. nt onehandle Feb 2012 #7
I don't think he likes Romney at all Bjorn Against Feb 2012 #9
Stiff Romney knew he be witless against Trump's savvy. Trump may be an asshole Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2012 #32
agreed feat12515si Feb 2012 #23
Please don't wake me if I'm sleeping. I'll pass. immoderate Feb 2012 #2
NYers pay no attention to Trump leftynyc Feb 2012 #40
I have a feeling that he'll endorse Mitt Romney. Liberal_Stalwart71 Feb 2012 #4
jumping on the band wagon. DCBob Feb 2012 #5
Like I give a crap. Hope he runs. He is about as useless as everyone else running appleannie1 Feb 2012 #6
Free Republic is reporting that Trump will sufrommich Feb 2012 #8
Interesting. DCBob Feb 2012 #12
Gingrich/Trump. Oy. nt sufrommich Feb 2012 #14
That might be entertaining. DCBob Feb 2012 #15
No, that would most definitely be entertaining. morningfog Feb 2012 #21
Reading the title of the op, 'Trump to set his hair on fire' my first thought was.. wandy Feb 2012 #13
I predict he won't see his shadow and we will have an early spring n/t doc03 Feb 2012 #16
HA! DCBob Feb 2012 #17
If Newt gets Trump and Palin this week Thrill Feb 2012 #18
How about Bachman and make it a threesome!! DCBob Feb 2012 #19
Hes going to endorse Gingrich!! DCBob Feb 2012 #20
Incredible. This means that Newt really is going to stay in for a while. morningfog Feb 2012 #22
yes, I think so too. If fact it could mean alot more. DCBob Feb 2012 #24
Wow! Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2012 #25
This will certainly make this chaotic mess even more chaotic. DCBob Feb 2012 #26
I will heartily endorse "Mr. Birther" himself (and Newt) Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2012 #28
Could he possibly be a bigger attention whore. Ruby the Liberal Feb 2012 #27
He and Newt go together good in this regard Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2012 #29
No question. Ruby the Liberal Feb 2012 #30
I think I disagree. Either way, this helps us get closer to a 2nd term. If Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2012 #31
No question, and I am one of the camp here Ruby the Liberal Feb 2012 #33
Yes, I know what you mean. BTW, on twitter, Drudge was saying his sources say it's Romney nt Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2012 #35
Allow me to feign shock. Ruby the Liberal Feb 2012 #36
I had a thought leftynyc Feb 2012 #41
Given that the vapid endorsement is now Romney, you are likely on to something here. Ruby the Liberal Feb 2012 #46
I hope he does that "You're Fired" look one more time tomorrow. Major Hogwash Feb 2012 #37
Nat Silver just said PPP poll has Mittens leading Noot by 15-20 points in Nevada.. nt Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2012 #34
Thats pre "not concerned about the very poor" remark. DCBob Feb 2012 #42
Good point. But, I think if they back off of Mitt it will Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2012 #43
I absolutely hate it when some is going to make an annoucement and the news gets out ahead of time Tx4obama Feb 2012 #38
I agree. To me, this is a down side of the super electronic age we are in. I hate it when Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2012 #44
Full Text of Trump Endorsement...in advance! BillyV123 Feb 2012 #45
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