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babylonsister

(170,962 posts)
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 11:26 AM Jul 2020

Trump To Cancel Jacksonville Convention To Avoid Being Humiliated

https://www.politicususa.com/2020/07/02/trump-cancel-convention.html

Posted on Thu, Jul 2nd, 2020 by Jason Easley
Trump To Cancel Jacksonville Convention To Avoid Being Humiliated


Trump is expected to cancel his relocated Republican convention in Jacksonville, FL because the Trump campaign is trying to avoid another humiliation.

Gabriel Sherman of Vanity Fair reported:

To console himself, Trump still has moments of magical thinking. “He says the polls are all fake,” a Republican in touch with Trump told me. But the bad news keeps coming. This week, Jacksonville, Florida—where Trump moved the Republican National Convention so he could hold a 15,000-person rally next month—mandated that people wear masks indoors to slow the explosion of COVID-19 cases.

According to a Republican working on the convention, the campaign is now preparing to cancel the event so that Trump doesn’t suffer another Tulsa–like humiliation. “They probably won’t have it,” the source said. “It’s not going to be the soft landing Trump wanted.”


With the coronavirus raging through Florida, a one-third capacity turnout would have been a big number for Trump’s acceptance speech. Trump’s rallies have long been used as an ego-boosting tool, and now that his own incompetence has taken them away, Donald Trump has nowhere to get his cult leader fix.

Jacksonville didn’t want Trump’s convention, and it looks like holding any sort of convention with people attending will backfire on him as the US is setting daily coronavirus case records.

The man who relies on rallies to measure his success had to cancel his acceptance speech because it would have resulted in a fresh round of humiliation.

The script is being written for a perfect ending to the presidential days of Donald Trump.
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Trump To Cancel Jacksonville Convention To Avoid Being Humiliated (Original Post) babylonsister Jul 2020 OP
Lmmfao Docreed2003 Jul 2020 #1
He should be humiliated anyway. There is no reason he should not be -- other than he is insane. KPN Jul 2020 #2
This is 100% his fault! Scarsdale Jul 2020 #21
No question about that. KPN Jul 2020 #25
He should move to some remote location and take his cult with him where he could be dictator & king. RKP5637 Jul 2020 #3
I'd be willing to give him one of the Aleutian Islands. n/t Laelth Jul 2020 #7
Sounds good!!! RKP5637 Jul 2020 #9
He could see Russia from his house. chriscan64 Jul 2020 #11
I vote Bikini Atoll. klook Jul 2020 #54
Make it one on an active fault line. wnylib Jul 2020 #60
Relocate them to a nice tropical island in the Pacific. cureautismnow Jul 2020 #30
yes, but only if President Biden resumes nuclear testing! Hey, get his whole gang of thieves.... machoneman Jul 2020 #53
An island that is disappearing wnylib Jul 2020 #62
Guyana is waiting for them rusty fender Jul 2020 #36
Wicked minds think alike! 😂 Alacritous Crier Jul 2020 #40
Yes! rusty fender Jul 2020 #52
Jonestown would be a good option. usaf-vet Jul 2020 #38
During the pandemic . . . gratuitous Jul 2020 #4
That's a brilliant observation. HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #24
If it matters, some folks cancelled a flotilla here in Jax on the St Johns River NightWatcher Jul 2020 #5
Politically, Trumps B-day armada turned into a mixed bag for them. jaxexpat Jul 2020 #22
If only someone had told him last January that if he followed Hortensis Jul 2020 #6
I hope this is true. But I'm not holding my breath SoonerPride Jul 2020 #8
There are stories now of no funding for it. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2020 #72
Hahahaha why does he care how much other people's money he spends? SoonerPride Jul 2020 #73
Someone here mentioned moving it to the lawn of Mar al Lago -- sounds good to me. fierywoman Jul 2020 #10
The hoi polloi would not be welcome central scrutinizer Jul 2020 #33
Four years of f**king up and then... Thomas Hurt Jul 2020 #12
"Schadenfreude, Sweet, Sweet Schadenfreude" sounds like a Wayne Newton hit! jaxexpat Jul 2020 #27
Glad to see the Democrats adjusting their convention format. Music Man Jul 2020 #13
"The world of wishful thinking" -- so true BarbD Jul 2020 #51
Speculation - it hasn't been canceled yet. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2020 #14
Your last sentence is spot on. Admit the virus is real? NEVER!!!!! :) Music Man Jul 2020 #17
Moved again. A large field, a large wooden cross and some kerosene. keithbvadu2 Jul 2020 #32
Well finally, but for the wrong reason vlyons Jul 2020 #15
Trump's presidency is ending with a whimper. sop Jul 2020 #16
All alone. I'll bet you won't see Melanie or her son with him. Luz Jul 2020 #41
KNR Lucinda Jul 2020 #18
Aw. NurseJackie Jul 2020 #19
It's a kind of poetic justice Eyeball_Kid Jul 2020 #20
I bet they could get a good deal renting out a cruise ship. cos dem Jul 2020 #23
Call it Titanic II. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2020 #34
I like your suggestion, at the very least we could demand that they self quarantine KS Toronado Jul 2020 #37
He desrves nothing except a jail cell. Three hots and a cot. Going to be a rough 6 months for all, Evolve Dammit Jul 2020 #26
...calls for Cliven Bundy's sniper and militia. keithbvadu2 Jul 2020 #31
pretty sure the Bundy's are Proud Boys or Boogaloo so huh? Evolve Dammit Jul 2020 #63
the perfect ending azureblue Jul 2020 #28
Or the pillory central scrutinizer Jul 2020 #35
I'll be there with plenty of rotten tomatoes to share!!! flibbitygiblets Jul 2020 #44
Believe nothing about Trump predictions except that the lies are never-ending. Tetrachloride Jul 2020 #29
That escalator ride sure became a doozy. Baked Potato Jul 2020 #39
Sure is emblematic for both him and what he's done to the country Zorro Jul 2020 #42
Spoiler alert: Humiliation is not going to be avoided for Individual 1 flibbitygiblets Jul 2020 #43
No, a "perfect ending" would be... MrModerate Jul 2020 #45
Stupid trump, he doesn't realize how much of embarrassment this is to the RNC Cozmo Jul 2020 #46
I know I keep telling DUers not to count unhatched chickens, but I laughed & laughed & laughed Hekate Jul 2020 #47
He and his supporters should go take cruises together to relax and enjoy freedom IronLionZion Jul 2020 #48
I don't mean to poop on the party in this thread but, OverBurn Jul 2020 #49
You're right of course, but it sure is fun to daydream. BarbD Jul 2020 #55
His grave MsLeopard Jul 2020 #56
Let Clint Eastwood host it. JHB Jul 2020 #50
*Gloat*Gloat*Gloat* NBachers Jul 2020 #57
Could they fit him on a cruise ship along with his convention? davsand Jul 2020 #58
He's really trumped up. cate94 Jul 2020 #59
Jax smiboy1956 Jul 2020 #61
It's a lose/lose situation for Trump. He's embarrassed and made to look like a fool in either case. Nitram Jul 2020 #64
I hear Chernobyl is available--LOVELY this time of year..... lastlib Jul 2020 #65
And what's on the agenda? Shoonra Jul 2020 #66
Meh. He's just looking for an excuse to hold the Convention at one of his golf properties struggle4progress Jul 2020 #67
Will probably announce a change of venue to his golf club and claim because of that they will have cstanleytech Jul 2020 #68
Yes and only wealthy people of a certain color will be invited FakeNoose Jul 2020 #70
it's his hit, smack, dope, horse, he won't stop it, he's addicted Demonaut Jul 2020 #69
It's been said they're not getting enough funding to pay for it. LOL. KY_EnviroGuy Jul 2020 #71

Docreed2003

(16,817 posts)
1. Lmmfao
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 11:29 AM
Jul 2020

This is funny, it should be because of the devastation this pandemic continues to cause, but this is just the perfect karmic slap in the face for Trump given how much of a child he was over N.C. not being willing to hold an in person convention.

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
21. This is 100% his fault!
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 12:12 PM
Jul 2020

If he had read his PDB's he could have followed the instructions left by the President Obama administration for controlling an epidemic. He could have had supplies prepared (instead of allowing Jared to stockpile them for profit). So, he did his usual "job", kept tweeting and golfing, making up dumb nicknames for people and here we are. Because of Covid-19, stores closed, jobs were lost, long lines of people were looking for food. All because of this irresponsible, unqualified bloated ass. Now he is trying to find someone else to blame. Poor Donnie, he has shown himself to be the "loser" he knows in his heart that he has always been. Now the entire world knows it. Unfortunately, many good people lost their lives. Others will be affected for life. How can anyone vote for a failure of this magnitude?

klook

(12,134 posts)
54. I vote Bikini Atoll.
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 02:14 PM
Jul 2020

Tell him there'll be lots of bikini-clad models there.

Then when his one-way ticket has transported him there, he'll find he's in charge of monitoring radioactive leakage.

The U.S. put nuclear waste under a dome on a Pacific island. Now it’s cracking open. - Washington Post, May 20, 2019

machoneman

(3,951 posts)
53. yes, but only if President Biden resumes nuclear testing! Hey, get his whole gang of thieves....
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 02:10 PM
Jul 2020

miscreants, KKK members, Nazi affiliates, his sons, SIL's and daughter, and a few republiscum governors to go there too.

Party! It'll be a blast....hah!

usaf-vet

(6,092 posts)
38. Jonestown would be a good option.
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 01:08 PM
Jul 2020

It only seems fitting. Considering the cool aide addicted cult needs to comfort each other.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
4. During the pandemic . . .
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 11:30 AM
Jul 2020

A lot of sports stations are filling time these days showing replays of games. I foresee Trump resorting to replays of his pre-pandemic rallies before very much longer. It's a bad idea, but don't tell him.

 

HotTeaBag

(1,206 posts)
24. That's a brilliant observation.
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 12:17 PM
Jul 2020

I've got to believe he already watches them alone over and over in the White House theater.



NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
5. If it matters, some folks cancelled a flotilla here in Jax on the St Johns River
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 11:32 AM
Jul 2020

Cancelled sounds bad, but they couldn't get it off the ground, leaving from my marina.

A few of the 'dead enders' are still trying, but I've seen a shit ton less of trump flags on the water than before.

jaxexpat

(6,701 posts)
22. Politically, Trumps B-day armada turned into a mixed bag for them.
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 12:15 PM
Jul 2020

They're not too clever when it comes to optics around here.

Was the event you refer to at Julington or Ortega? Doctor's lake? I hadn't heard about it at all.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
6. If only someone had told him last January that if he followed
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 11:33 AM
Jul 2020

the experts' recommendations he'd get to have a rally every day and a perfect convention with more balloons than anyone ever, but if he didn't he wouldn't.

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
72. There are stories now of no funding for it.
Sat Jul 4, 2020, 02:58 PM
Jul 2020

Some of his bigger donors are missed because they gave $$$ for Charlottesville,
he pulled out of there, and now asking for $$$ for Jax.😡

SoonerPride

(12,286 posts)
73. Hahahaha why does he care how much other people's money he spends?
Sat Jul 4, 2020, 03:14 PM
Jul 2020

Typical trump. Bankrupting others for his entertainment.

fierywoman

(7,641 posts)
10. Someone here mentioned moving it to the lawn of Mar al Lago -- sounds good to me.
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 11:37 AM
Jul 2020

He can welcome his deplorables to his "home".

Thomas Hurt

(13,903 posts)
12. Four years of f**king up and then...
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 11:45 AM
Jul 2020

proclaim victory! Go on the christofascist speaking circuit and see if he can find a sucker to ghost write another book for him. Proclaim victory some more and blame everyone in recent memory for betraying and letting him down.

Schadenfreude, Sweet, Sweet Schadenfreude

jaxexpat

(6,701 posts)
27. "Schadenfreude, Sweet, Sweet Schadenfreude" sounds like a Wayne Newton hit!
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 12:19 PM
Jul 2020

He could do the Hip-Hop version.

Music Man

(1,181 posts)
13. Glad to see the Democrats adjusting their convention format.
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 11:47 AM
Jul 2020

The NFL modified their draft to a fun, virtual format. It was a rousing critical and viewership success. Democrats are going to creatively use television and on-line media, and instead of treating the current circumstances as an obstacle, use them as an opportunity.

This is what Donald Trump and company still don't get. They're in the world of wishful thinking. They're trying to force a round peg in a square hole, even though the realities of the virus and the logistics in cities across America continually make it clear that big, uninhibited events will not be happening this summer or fall. They'll fail to plan for an alternative because their ignorant, dualistic nature will not allow them to see any options other than convention and no convention, before it's too late.

Biden's team is smart enough to know when to just try for the field goal. Trump's team is at 4th and 35 in their own half the field, and they're going for it!!!

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,267 posts)
14. Speculation - it hasn't been canceled yet.
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 11:49 AM
Jul 2020

It might be, or moved again, but they'll have to do something to save face besides just call the thing off. They could do it remotely like the Dems are planning, but that would be admitting the virus is real.

Music Man

(1,181 posts)
17. Your last sentence is spot on. Admit the virus is real? NEVER!!!!! :)
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 11:57 AM
Jul 2020

I suspect their hand will be forced less by what's happening in the city of choice and more by the fact that delegates from across the country would have to convene for such an event. A convention is not a rally where any old schmo can come, like in Tulsa. Many delegates may be reluctant to come for health reasons (even though many of them are happy to sacrifice someone else's health so their favorite businesses can be open). There may be travel restrictions too regarding certain states. Even if they wanted to plug ahead with a Jacksonville rally or whatever, issues with delegates may make for a less-than-full arena, and Trump can't stand that.

keithbvadu2

(36,360 posts)
32. Moved again. A large field, a large wooden cross and some kerosene.
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 12:42 PM
Jul 2020

Moved again. A large field, a large wooden cross and some kerosene.

vlyons

(10,252 posts)
15. Well finally, but for the wrong reason
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 11:50 AM
Jul 2020

Not for public health and safety, but for Dimwit's hurt feelings.

sop

(9,945 posts)
16. Trump's presidency is ending with a whimper.
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 11:56 AM
Jul 2020

Still, I won't believe Trump's occupancy is really over till they show a close-up of his tear-stained face as he's being led out of the White House in handcuffs, orange makeup streaming down and staining his long red tie, whimpering uncontrollably. Then it'll be done.

Eyeball_Kid

(7,410 posts)
20. It's a kind of poetic justice
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 12:06 PM
Jul 2020

that one of the few remaining tools that Trumpy-Boy has to perpetuate his lies to his base is being eliminated by the virus and pandemic that Trumpy-Boy himself largely created. So he CAN'T get his ego-jollies anymore because he royally fucked up on his COVID policy.

Next, Trumpy-Boy will get desperate with Twitter, and hopefully, Dorsey will grow a pair of balls and cut Trumpy-Boy off Twitter. That will leave our Golden Boy without rallies, and without his toxic brand of tweeting. Without those, he'll have no way to dominate the news cycle.

cos dem

(895 posts)
23. I bet they could get a good deal renting out a cruise ship.
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 12:15 PM
Jul 2020

They could hold the whole thing off shore.
Then, when it's over, we can refuse to let them into port.
I like the numbers better without them.

KS Toronado

(16,901 posts)
37. I like your suggestion, at the very least we could demand that they self quarantine
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 01:00 PM
Jul 2020

on the ship for 21 days because they didn't social distance, wear masks, or wash their hands.
It would be fitting since he didn't want people with the virus coming ashore to get to a hospital to save
their lives. Looks like he could reap what he sows.

: popcorn :

Evolve Dammit

(16,632 posts)
26. He desrves nothing except a jail cell. Three hots and a cot. Going to be a rough 6 months for all,
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 12:18 PM
Jul 2020

especially if he doesn't leave and calls for armed support.

azureblue

(2,129 posts)
28. the perfect ending
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 12:35 PM
Jul 2020

would involve tar, feathers, a rail, and the largest crowd ever in DC singing nah, nah, nah, nah, hey, hey, goodbye

flibbitygiblets

(7,220 posts)
44. I'll be there with plenty of rotten tomatoes to share!!!
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 01:29 PM
Jul 2020

Been daydreaming about this since day 1 of this misadministration.

Tetrachloride

(7,721 posts)
29. Believe nothing about Trump predictions except that the lies are never-ending.
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 12:37 PM
Jul 2020

If he cancels, so be it.

Don't count your chickens until Joe Biden is in the big chair in January.

Focus. GOTV.

flibbitygiblets

(7,220 posts)
43. Spoiler alert: Humiliation is not going to be avoided for Individual 1
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 01:27 PM
Jul 2020

I foresee a YUGE amount of humiliation in his future from this point on. It's small comfort, but I'll take it.

 

MrModerate

(9,753 posts)
45. No, a "perfect ending" would be...
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 01:35 PM
Jul 2020

Mike Pence and the Cabinet 25th-Amendmenting Trump to a rubber room at Walter Reed Army Med Center. Trump is soon to enter his Most Dangerous Phase, when he has literally nothing left to lose.

Cozmo

(1,402 posts)
46. Stupid trump, he doesn't realize how much of embarrassment this is to the RNC
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 01:38 PM
Jul 2020

No reputable convention planner has to cancel a convention TWICE for lack of attendance.

Hekate

(90,189 posts)
47. I know I keep telling DUers not to count unhatched chickens, but I laughed & laughed & laughed
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 01:51 PM
Jul 2020

Damn, that moment of Schadenfreude felt good.

IronLionZion

(45,254 posts)
48. He and his supporters should go take cruises together to relax and enjoy freedom
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 01:57 PM
Jul 2020

I bet Jacksonville told them to go screw themselves like Charlotte did

OverBurn

(935 posts)
49. I don't mean to poop on the party in this thread but,
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 02:01 PM
Jul 2020

The Orange Idiot still has a 41% approval rating. https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/trump-approval-ratings/
We are a country made up of so many fucking morons it's staggering. With gerrymandering, election hacking, voter suppression this is not a done deal. Be afraid, be very afraid. Vote! Vote! Vote!

My life goals are now to live long enough to see, Trump voted out and leave the White House, watch him convicted of several crimes, including treason, go to prison, and die painfull and penniless. His grave will have to be a secret location, so people can't piss on it.

BarbD

(1,190 posts)
55. You're right of course, but it sure is fun to daydream.
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 02:15 PM
Jul 2020

We are painfully aware of the reality, still, just for a moment, I'd love to see justice triumph.

MsLeopard

(1,265 posts)
56. His grave
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 02:18 PM
Jul 2020

I never would have believed there would be a more urine soaked grave than Dick Cheney’s. The last 3 1/2 years have proved me wrong. It will be Dump’s.

JHB

(37,128 posts)
50. Let Clint Eastwood host it.
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 02:03 PM
Jul 2020

As I recall, he has his own empty chair to stand in for the POTUS.

And this time, it'll be deserved.

davsand

(13,420 posts)
58. Could they fit him on a cruise ship along with his convention?
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 06:23 PM
Jul 2020

Since he and his lackeys have gone to great lengths to prop up cruise lines and airlines, why can't "his" convention be serviced by chartering jets and a cruise ship. Let them all float around in the gulf for a couple weeks. Let him enjoy 14 days of lovefest out floating around where they can't infect the rest of us. If anybody tests positive in that two week time they can ALL float around in the gulf until nobody tests positive for a couple weeks.

It's win win, IMO.


Laura

smiboy1956

(30 posts)
61. Jax
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 07:08 PM
Jul 2020

Florida voted for Obama in 2008 and 2012 in national elections
but is controlled on state level by the GOP.

lastlib

(22,978 posts)
65. I hear Chernobyl is available--LOVELY this time of year.....
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 11:19 PM
Jul 2020

And there sure won't be no pesky coronaviruses to worry about.

Radiation, shmadiation--REAL "leaders" don't wear lead-lined suits, those are for p*ssies, not------
Go for it, Donnie! Make your reservations today!

Shoonra

(518 posts)
66. And what's on the agenda?
Fri Jul 3, 2020, 11:33 PM
Jul 2020

It's a little tough to imagine a re-nomination of Trump absent a nominating convention. Perhaps the Republicans will opt for a zoom convention.

A nominating convention is also where the Party trots out its down-ballot candidates for some public attention. Cancelling the convention seems to mean that those candidates will lack their minute or two of TV face time,

In short, cancelling the convention doesn't only shortchange Donald Trump but it also leaves other Republican candidates - for House, for Senate, for Governor - without their moment in the limelight; a disaster for the entire Party ticket.

Is avoiding wearing face masks and social distancing worth this sort of damage to the Party?!

cstanleytech

(26,080 posts)
68. Will probably announce a change of venue to his golf club and claim because of that they will have
Sat Jul 4, 2020, 12:09 AM
Jul 2020

to reduce the number that can attend that way it will look like he has alot of supporters to help stroke his wounded ego.

FakeNoose

(32,330 posts)
70. Yes and only wealthy people of a certain color will be invited
Sat Jul 4, 2020, 08:20 AM
Jul 2020

Ya know, they have to keep out the riff-raff.

The whole purpose of having a convention is for the candidate to walk around and shake hands and meet people. So of course Chump had no intention of doing that, which defeats the purpose - why have a convention?

A private party where he gets to hobnob with wealthy admirers, THAT's what he really wanted all along. It would look so great on video, and somehow the US taxpayers will pay for it all.


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