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Report: Bob McDonnell not invited to CPAC
Source: Politico
Add Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell to the growing number of Republicans who werent invited to CPAC.
The Washington Post reported Tuesday that organizers for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference did not invite McDonnell, who as the Post points out has come under fire from his own party for supporting a transportation deal that would also increase taxes.
McDonnell is a potential presidential hopeful just like another possible 2016 GOP candidate whom CPAC snubbed: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, who is running to replace McDonnell when his term ends, is scheduled to speak at CPAC, as is 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney, 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin and others.
The Washington Post reported Tuesday that organizers for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference did not invite McDonnell, who as the Post points out has come under fire from his own party for supporting a transportation deal that would also increase taxes.
McDonnell is a potential presidential hopeful just like another possible 2016 GOP candidate whom CPAC snubbed: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, who is running to replace McDonnell when his term ends, is scheduled to speak at CPAC, as is 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney, 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin and others.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/03/report-bob-mcdonnell-not-invited-to-cpac-88439.html?hp=t3_3
"Winners" only please...
Trump to Speak at CPAC
Chris Christie may not be solid enough a conservative for CPAC organizers, but Donald Trump apparently is.
The real estate mogul will be a speaker, announced the American Conservative Union today.
National Review
Chris Christie may not be solid enough a conservative for CPAC organizers, but Donald Trump apparently is.
The real estate mogul will be a speaker, announced the American Conservative Union today.
National Review
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Report: Bob McDonnell not invited to CPAC (Original Post)
brooklynite
Mar 2013
OP
They seem to be knocking off all their viable candidates for 2016. That's good for us, maybe? nt
kelliekat44
Mar 2013
#3
I don't think Bob "Vaginal Probe" McDonnell qualifies as a viable candidate. (n/t)
spooky3
Mar 2013
#11
iandhr
(6,852 posts)1. Seems like the CPAC objects to having people present...
... who won elections.
Tempest
(14,591 posts)2. And the self cannibalization of the GOP continues. May it never end. n/t
kelliekat44
(7,759 posts)3. They seem to be knocking off all their viable candidates for 2016. That's good for us, maybe? nt
wilsonbooks
(972 posts)4. Opening the door for jeb
xxqqqzme
(14,887 posts)7. Yup, the great uniter
and savior of the rethuglican party. They can pay homage and endlessly fantasize as to all the wondrous things he will accomplish.
spooky3
(34,498 posts)11. I don't think Bob "Vaginal Probe" McDonnell qualifies as a viable candidate. (n/t)
tanyev
(42,636 posts)5. Aww. Another one doesn't get to join in any reindeer games this year.
OKNancy
(41,832 posts)6. kick
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)8. Is Jeb Bush going?
BlueStater
(7,596 posts)9. Trump? The winners just keep piling on at CPAC.
I'm surprised Herman Cain hasn't been invited yet.
Archae
(46,359 posts)10. CPAC is now CPAL
Conservative Political Action Losers.