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StrictlyRockers

(3,933 posts)
Mon Aug 15, 2016, 12:33 AM Aug 2016

Trump campaign meltdown: Paul Manafort paid off by Russia, Roger Stone attacks Corey Lewandowski [View all]

http://www.dailynewsbin.com/news/trump-campaign-meltdown-paul-manafort-a-paid-russian-agent-roger-stone-attacks-corey-lewandowski/25660/

By Daily News Bin |
August 14, 2016

In the hours since the New York Times uncovered millions of dollars in illegal secret cash payments made from a Vladimir Putin puppet to Donald Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort, all hell has broken loose within the Trump campaign – and much of it is playing out in public for all to see. One of Trump’s top surrogates is publicly gloating over Manafort’s criminal connections, while another top Trump surrogate is publicly accusing a fellow Trump surrogate of “working for Hillary Clinton.”

The Trump campaign meltdown began late Sunday evening when the NY Times published the story exposing Manafort’s millions of dollars in hidden illegal payments from Vladimir Putin lackey Viktor Yanukovych. Corey Lewandowski, who had been Trump’s campaign manager until he was fired this spring and replaced with Manafort, tweeted out a link to the article as if to gloat about the fact that his replacement is being taken down by a corruption scandal.

Even as Corey Lewandowski was enjoying his revenge, another Trump surrogate Roger Stone got wind of it and fired back by claiming that Lewandowski was now “working for Hillary Clinton” by way of calling him a traitor. Lewandowski actually works as a commentator on CNN now, and it’s not clear what his on-air approach will be to the Manafort story, as CNN wasn’t broadcasting live news on Sunday evening while the drama was exploding.

Meanwhile Donald Trump himself has had nothing to say about the matter, but he now has several problems. There’s the fact that he may have to fire Paul Manafort due to his illegal financial connections to Russia’s Putin. There’s the fact that Corey Lewandowski appears to be so excited by the downfall of Manafort he’s no longer remaining loyal to Trump. And there’s the fact that Roger Stone is now publicly attacking Lewandowski. It all leads to the question of just who might be running Donald Trump’s campaign by the time the smoke clears tomorrow – if there is indeed anything left of his already dying campaign to salvage.
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Oh yes, oh yes. These slimeballs are turning on each other and being exposed for the people they really are. Let the circular firing squad commence!

Doing the happy happy dance.

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dailynewsbin? what is that? nt msongs Aug 2016 #1
Do your own homework next time. StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #5
So where is the "news" about the FBI investigating the Trump campaign... Jeffersons Ghost Aug 2016 #49
If we lived in a reality-based nation StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #52
they're too busy tying a bow around hillary's transcript of her answers about the emails, Gabi Hayes Aug 2016 #57
Why blame it on HRC? Iliyah Aug 2016 #2
Why? StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #4
To be fair canetoad Aug 2016 #36
I also find it very sleazy that Ivanka is traveling in DURHAM D Aug 2016 #3
YES sarae Aug 2016 #8
So Ivanka leaves her baby with the nanny to go to Croatia with hubby and Wendi Murdoch?! SunSeeker Aug 2016 #18
Trumpism/Republican family values. StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #29
Why Croatia anoNY42 Aug 2016 #40
No doubt. But there are a lot of world class seaside towns closer to home. SunSeeker Aug 2016 #55
Oh I agree anoNY42 Aug 2016 #58
Yes, I am very familiar with the area; I have travelled along the coast of the former Yugoslavia. SunSeeker Aug 2016 #60
Points... Cheviteau Aug 2016 #73
Apparently everyone in Italy goes there for vacation in August. The seaside towns are very chic... Moonwalk Aug 2016 #70
The Dalmatian coast is a big favorite of Russians, particularly after they boycotted Turkey. nt SunSeeker Aug 2016 #72
Looks like that's going to change.... Moonwalk Aug 2016 #76
The Russians have spent decades buying up resorts along the Dalmatian coast. SunSeeker Aug 2016 #79
I've no doubt! I simply meant that it looks like Turkey and Russia are thinking of being BFF's again Moonwalk Aug 2016 #83
More reason for the Dalmation coast locals to distrust the Russians in their midst. SunSeeker Aug 2016 #84
Why Croatia? thucythucy Aug 2016 #61
There are great beaches with great food, architecture and friendly people all over the world. SunSeeker Aug 2016 #64
pic napkinz Aug 2016 #68
Wendi Deng is Putin's girlfriend? MADem Aug 2016 #22
"'I've never even MET Putin': Wendi Murdoch hits back at rumors she is dating Russian president..." splat Aug 2016 #23
Sounds like she is putting plans in place for post defeat. SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2016 #27
+1 sarcasmo Aug 2016 #66
Maybe they gave up on pivoting their father / FiL. Though the Putin / Manafort mess very sleazy. nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2016 #67
Trump family to defect to Russia. LuvLoogie Aug 2016 #6
That thought gave me a burst of joy for a minute. nt Granny M Aug 2016 #30
I'm gonna need to stock up on more popcorn sarae Aug 2016 #7
So are we still wondering who slipped the Ukraine bit into the GOP platform? nt ecstatic Aug 2016 #9
I'm thinking about how many times I've heard Trump say StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #10
Reince must be losing his fucking mind tonight. Volaris Aug 2016 #11
Is that even possible? Nevernose Aug 2016 #37
I've been informed that it is, indeed a thing Volaris Aug 2016 #42
candidate enid602 Aug 2016 #44
No, this was discussed. Pence would not become automatic presidential nominee.... Moonwalk Aug 2016 #71
My fingers couldn't get crossed any more Nevernose Aug 2016 #53
Goody. lonestarnot Aug 2016 #77
CNBC - News Yallow Aug 2016 #12
It is because he hired the guy as campaign manager, even if he did so under tblue37 Aug 2016 #78
Pooty poot poot hoot! flamingdem Aug 2016 #13
Isn't this a pretty map? StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #16
This rocks, how about we put all the $ into house races flamingdem Aug 2016 #19
I especially like blue Texas. okasha Aug 2016 #74
ND farmers won't support Trump. Coyotl Aug 2016 #75
Awesome kick Hekate Aug 2016 #14
It was said a few weeks ago trump was an unwitting Russian agent Takket Aug 2016 #15
Yes, they can have fun with that slogan flamingdem Aug 2016 #20
Oh, this is delicious. nt. MirrorAshes Aug 2016 #17
"Donald Trump’s Many, Many, Many, Many Ties to Russia".....TIME, August 11, updated Gabi Hayes Aug 2016 #21
So back in July, Putin's FBI tried to hack a DNC staffer who was investigating Paul Manafort StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #24
FSB is like a combination FBI and CIA jmowreader Aug 2016 #25
Since when do the Republicans need a Russian to break into the DNC? Coyotl Aug 2016 #81
The government really needs to open a criminal probe on the Trump campaign jmowreader Aug 2016 #26
Russia is the diversion, hacking the DNC is the new Watergate. That's the crime being investigated. Coyotl Aug 2016 #82
O.M.G.you just can't make this stuff up. Buckle up, everyone.I think we are in for a ride this week AgadorSparticus Aug 2016 #28
Just hope like hell it's not discovered those documents are forgeries groundloop Aug 2016 #31
How dare you be cautious! canetoad Aug 2016 #38
There is so much other stuff tying Manafort to Putin and dictators Manafort worked for. Koinos Aug 2016 #43
Drumpf = g.o.p. = corruption = treason = 47 senators = espionage against US ally = Manafort = .... Matthew Rose Aug 2016 #32
Trump implosion is too soon. Needed to be after Sept 1st aeroman Aug 2016 #33
Lewandowski better stay off small planes. nt lamp_shade Aug 2016 #34
A truly delicious bit of breakfast news!!! Stinky The Clown Aug 2016 #35
Called it. joshcryer Aug 2016 #39
morning joe is going with this first, along with the other nyt story Gabi Hayes Aug 2016 #41
Hard to believe fRump is this stupid. lindysalsagal Aug 2016 #45
cnn and msnbc are spending just as much time on the hillary trust issue, in various Gabi Hayes Aug 2016 #47
Scoot over, y'all Bobbie Jo Aug 2016 #46
K&R napkinz Aug 2016 #48
No honor among thieves. Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2016 #50
Trump never really had a campaign organization Gothmog Aug 2016 #51
Given this, why did Trump's kids push Lewandowski out and Manafort in? lumberjack_jeff Aug 2016 #54
Washington Post: Can Trump chairman Paul Manafort survive new Ukraine revelations? StrictlyRockers Aug 2016 #56
... napkinz Aug 2016 #59
The Manafort Candidate napkinz Aug 2016 #62
Busted! napkinz Aug 2016 #63
... napkinz Aug 2016 #65
Roger Stone still thinks he's relevant? Initech Aug 2016 #69
He aspires to being Trump's Karl Rove, except sexier. Coyotl Aug 2016 #80
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