Concern over turnout was factor in postponing Trump rally, GOP advisers say

[highplainsdem]

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/concern-over-turnout-was-factor-postponing-trump-rally-gop-advisers-n1233540

WASHINGTON — Well before the call was made to postpone President Donald Trump’s Saturday re-election rally in New Hampshire, the warning lights were flashing red.

There were no signs of the typical throngs of supporters camped out days in advance for a good spot; the Republican governor said he would skip it, advising anyone at high risk to stay home over coronavirus concerns; fears of a repeat of Tulsa’s disappointing turnout weighed heavily; and then came the stormy weather reports, which could have further stifled attendance.

By the time the campaign announced that the Portsmouth event was off, citing “safety concerns” over a tropical storm barreling toward the Northeast on Friday afternoon, people close to the campaign said fears over low turnout also motivated the decision to scrap the event.

The coastal town is not currently expected to be hit directly by the storm, but the decision to reschedule over bad weather is a “convenient excuse” for the Trump 2020 team, one outside adviser told NBC News.

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[spanone]

1. Of course it was.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. Ha, ha.

[jcgoldie]

3. Donald Trump has zero concerns about anyones "safety"

If he cancelled it was purely out of self interest because he thought he would be humiliated again as he was in Tulsa.

[Baclava]

18. "The storm" turned out to be nothing but a rainshower, it was over before it even began, no excuses

[soothsayer]

4. Definitely.

[mercuryblues]

5. It was the only factor

[SMC22307]

6. "Concerned" about rain but not about a virus.

Sure things, MAGAts.

[malaise]

7. Duh!

Just wait for the Covidention -20

[hatrack]

10. SO stealing Covidention!

[malaise]

11. Don't forget the 20

It's going to be the biglyest flop in history. I can't wait for Covidention-20

[hatrack]

13. "Who were those masked men?" "I don't know, but surely not Republicans!"

[soothsayer]

8. Check out the forecast for the 8 pm rally

https://weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/l/Portsmouth+NH?canonicalCityId=34c9fd5ab46d4d9243f065daedda330552c4a072485e0f543ee293526e26280a

(Hint: there’s a picture of the sun)

[C_U_L8R]

9. It's a beautiful day for ghosting magats.

They must be very disappointed that Trump chose the golf course over them.

[pwb]

12. Tens of people signed up.

?

[Cirque du So-What]

14. What good will postponement do?

Expecting a spontaneous outpouring of enthusiasm, are ye?

[Laelth]

15. Postponed sounds better than cancelled.

It was cancelled. Just more spin to hide the truth.

-Laelth

[smirkymonkey]

16. Poor Trumpy!

Nobody loves him anymore!

[Totally Tunsie]

17. What a bright, sunny day we're having in New England!

[mahannah]

19. Muss not the hair.