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Laura PourMeADrink

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

Reply to DCBob (Reply #24)

Fri Aug 7, 2015, 10:41 AM

Aug 2015

what the RNC could do if to harm him if he maintains this huge lead - I mean, enough for him to pull out. If he wins primaries - what can they do about that?

Think people are confusing him going third party with a huge lead *he has no reason to do...with him going third if his lead drops way down *which I think he is smart enough to realize if he crashes and can't win - no need to throw money at it.

Now another scenario is that he loses primaries by a very narrow margin and it is coupled with some shady treatment of some sort. This could make him go third...and his people may be angry enough to go along with him which would be great for us. But...he would become the pariah of all the other Republicans. Not sure, even with his ego, he would want to do.

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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