Florida Republican: Donald Trump is a Democratic plot to make GOP look stupid

[ehrnst]

A Florida lawmaker suggested that Donald Trump’s bombastic presidential campaign may be a Democratic plot to make the Republican Party look bad.

The Republican lawmaker, Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Miami) who has already backed former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush in the race, expanded on his claims in an interview with Colombia’s W Radio.

“There are too many important national, local international topics to waste time talking about a person who, I repeat, in my judgment is irrelevant — and who quite possibly is a phantom candidate recruited by the left to create this entire political circus,” Curbelo said.

Curbelo, a freshman lawmaker, offered a similar theory to Miami radio host Roberto Rodríguez Tejera, the newspaper reported.

“I think there’s a small possibility that this gentleman is a phantom candidate,” Curbelo said. “Mr. Trump has a close friendship with Bill and Hillary Clinton. They were at his last wedding, he has contributed to the Clintons’ foundation, (and) he has contributed to Mrs. Clinton’s Senate campaigns. All of this is very suspicious.”

http://www.rawstory.com/2015/07/florida-republican-donald-trump-is-a-democratic-plot-to-make-gop-look-stupid/

[doc03]

1. They don't need help to make them look stupid n/t

[Hortensis]

20. They sure don't, including all their "phantom" Trump voters.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. It's definitely working.

[libdem4life]

3. Didn't Bill encourage him to run? The 1%ers are in the same group...

neither Red nor Blue...but Green, as in greenbacks. Politics is just a handy way to keep the Peasants clammoring over insignificant (at the end of the day) social issues that mask the end result...total financial control. I think I'm getting old and a tad cynical.

I have a feeling Bernie doesn't run with their crowd...just sayin'

[ehrnst]

4. 'Bill' encouraged him? Got any evidence? Links? (nt)

[libdem4life]

7. I'll look...since I know how to use Google. It's been on here time after time.

Maybe someone will recall. You're surprised?

[ehrnst]

28. "without, the aides say, specifically saying that Trump run"

Gave him some advice on how to "get more involved in Republican politics...."

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/Clinton-Encouraged-Trump-to-Run-for-President_Washington-DC-320827311.html

[HooptieWagon]

9. Here

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/Clinton-Encouraged-Trump-to-Run-for-President_Washington-DC-320827311.html

[randome]

22. Bill Clinton is not that skilled a master manipulator.

If he was, Hillary would have won in 2008. Making a remark about running for President is just one of those things you sometimes say to someone you know, like "Have a nice day."

[1StrongBlackMan]

30. Or, like when you tell a kindergartener ...

"I know you can change the world."

[randome]

31. Exactly. The Clintons have nothing to do with Trump and the GOP's self-immolation.

[ehrnst]

29. Here's what the news reporter said:

"without, the aides say, specifically saying that Trump run"

[DLCWIdem]

5. well if by some miracle he does win you won't be cynical any longer

[scscholar]

6. This.

That is powerful evidence that Bill has made Republicans look like idiots!

[L. Coyote]

16. Well, you certainly reveal yourself to be a political outsider.

Don't mistake the necessity of appearing with other politicos as camaraderie of evidence of a club. The club is in the hand behind their backs, the hand without the knife.

[Mz Pip]

13. Were that true

it would be the best payback of all time.

[runaway hero]

23. Yes.

[fleabiscuit]

33. Hell, I used to spread that rumor to the FB trolls myself and they ate it up.

And guess what? It's still happening.

Here.

[quickesst]

10. If there were any truth in this at all...

... all I would have to say is........."Well played. Well played indeed."

[Grassy Knoll]

11. A Good Poker Player Doesn't Show His Face...

...Only His Bankruptcies.

[NBachers]

12. Sorry, Carlos Curbelo, you and your boil-eruption party own him. Face it, wanker.

[L. Coyote]

17. These are the murmurings of the pre-convention rebellion and point to Jeb as involved.

No surprise that.

I think it far likelier the Kochs hired Donald as an actor and puppet.

Donald is simply in over his demented, narcissistic head. For him this is a sales job, a con basically to win the Presidency. He'll figure the rest out if he gets elected (which only he still thinks can happen). He'll have people to explain which countries are where, other important stuff like laws he might need to know, who to appoint as Supreme Court Justices, how a government works, how to nuke countries, where to deport Muslims, and how to lay bricks.



Trump's trip to Scotland was such a success, they added the Loch Ness monster to their logo

[moonscape]

14. What? It's not Obama's fault? n/t

[L. Coyote]

15. Who is brilliant enough to pull off such a political coup?

[cosmicone]

18. Hey republicans .. YOUR people voted for him .. don't blame us! n/t

[Alfresco]

19. The GOP has looked stupid for a long time. The Donald has exposed it for all to see.

[tanyev]

21. Trump declared his candidacy on June 16, 2015.

If there were any truth to the phantom candidate theory there was plenty of time to figure it out. Don't blame Democrats for your party's stupidity, Rep. Curbelo.

[lovemydog]

24. No, failed trickle down economic policies

makes them look stupid.

[MyNameGoesHere]

25. I would say it's self inflicted stupid. No nefarious plot necessary.

[B Calm]

26. Bwahaha...

Watching the GOP self destruction is becoming my favorite past time.

[underpants]

27. Curses! Foiled Again!

[Zambero]

32. If (doubtful) true then Republicans are a very delusional bunch indeed

If not true, they are still delusional for having selected him in the first place.

[AgadorSparticus]

34. Hey, Curbelo, your DISENFRANCHISED voters voted for him....the ones your party created.

The only thing stupid is the Republican party. Clearly, you lack leadership for allowing him to gain the momentum that he did. But looking at the clown posse that was your primary is a testament to the failings of your party. Ted Cruz was your second place bozo and that speaks VOLUMES of the trajectory of your party. The GOP lost its sanity long ago. The chickens are just coming home to roost. It is called karma. You can't cling onto fear, hate, racism, xenophobia, etc forever and think it doesn't have repercussions.

Trump may have donated to the Clinton's in the past but more than being their friend, he is an opportunist. It's not about Trump and Clinton. It's not even about Trump. It is very much about the shitty party that the GOP has become. And from the looks of your one-dimensional comment, it is no wonder you have Trump and why your party is in ruins. Couldn't happen to a better group.