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LAGC

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2. Precisely. His ego is way too big to be deflated now.

Reply to SheilaT (Reply #1)

Fri Aug 7, 2015, 03:45 AM

Aug 2015

He's all in. Once he gets sniped by the GOP Establishment, he's not going to roll over without a fight.

Pass the fucking popcorn, next summer is going to be epic!

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The real reason Trump won't commit to backing GOP nominee [View all] Adenoid_Hynkel Aug 2015 OP

I am semi convinced that if he sees he has not real chance at the nomination SheilaT Aug 2015 #1

Precisely. His ego is way too big to be deflated now. LAGC Aug 2015 #2

He's in it to stop the other clowns greymattermom Aug 2015 #3

That is what I think too except I don't think he even wants to be President. Live and Learn Aug 2015 #6

I'm going to politely disagree. SheilaT Aug 2015 #26

But how many voters will play his game? davidn3600 Aug 2015 #4

If you are interested in more info on the 1992 election, BlueMTexpat Aug 2015 #9

while I don't mean to attack you because of the myth's seeming ubiquity, ericson00 Aug 2015 #10

I bet he pulls at LEAST 10%, almost all from the GOP nominee. Adrahil Aug 2015 #22

Trump never let's *any* slight go unanswered and, if he can manage it, unpunished. nt tblue37 Aug 2015 #5

He cetainly won't leave 30% hanging on the vine... Historic NY Aug 2015 #14

how could the establishment stop him if he has 30%? Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2015 #23

Go to THE REAL WORLD Dictionary... look up Media Whore. Raster Aug 2015 #7

Since the Big Dog is reported to have talked to Trump... mariawr Aug 2015 #8

as much as the idea smells of media rumour ericson00 Aug 2015 #12

Why would the Donald SheilaT Aug 2015 #27

I think its to scare the party and Fox into letting him even debate ericson00 Aug 2015 #11

Nader was not a spoiler RoccoR5955 Aug 2015 #17

Depends on how he is treated by the GOP..if he feels a fair shot...no problem dembotoz Aug 2015 #13

Well...here it seems people are assuming he maintains his current big lead and then gets screwed. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2015 #20

Nope Cosmocat Aug 2015 #15

I hope he runs RoccoR5955 Aug 2015 #16

He might run third party if he sees some advantage to his ego. DCBob Aug 2015 #18

Well, he didn't pursue it last time he was high and then took a dive. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2015 #21

This feels different this time. DCBob Aug 2015 #24

Yes, different in that it has sustained longer than last time. But, I don't see Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2015 #25

A possible third party run was the best news to come out of the debate. Vinca Aug 2015 #19