"GOP, Trump From Unraveling to Break Glass Mode"

[n david]

Currently on CNN's front page: 8 stories on Trump, but zip on Obama secretly sending Iran $400 million for hostages. https://t.co/m0oKzjgnTr

Good grief.

Nothing about Hillary's lie, either.

We need a dumpster fire emoji.

[Pressing-On]

Ted Cruz be like....

[n david]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

Ted Cruz be like....

[Originalist]

Originally Posted by n david

"""Yesterday morning, we wrote that Donald Trump's campaign seemed like it was unraveling over his inexplicable clash with the Khan family. Twenty-four hours later, the word "unraveling" seems like an understatement. Take a look at what's happened in the last 24 hours:

• In a Washington Post interview, Trump declined to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan against his primary challenger

• He reiterated that he hasn't endorsed Sen. John McCain and said the onetime prisoner of war "has not done a good job for the vets"

• He slapped out at Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte, saying "she has given me zero support"

• He suggested that Americans should pull their 401(k) funds out of the stock market

• He said he's "always wanted" to receive a Purple Heart but that having one gifted to him by a supporter was "much easier"

• He said that the handling of sexual harassment has "got to be up to the individual"

• He accused Khizr Khan of being "bothered" by his plan to keep terrorists out of the country, and said that he had no regrets about his clash with the family

• He appeared to feud with a crying baby during a rally

• He reiterated that "if the election is rigged, I would not be surprised"

• The sitting president of the United States publicly called Trump "unfit to serve" and urged Republicans to withdraw their support for him.

• Trump spokesman Katrina Pierson suggested that Obama and Clinton are to blame for the death of Humayan Khan, who died in 2004, when neither were in the executive branch at the time

• An ally of Paul Manafort told our colleague John Harwood at CNBC that the campaign chairman is "mailing it in," leaving the rest of the staff "suicidal."

• Sitting GOP congressman Richard Hanna, HP head Meg Whitman and former Christie aide Maria Comella all said they plan to vote for Hillary Clinton

• The Washington Post released a transcript of its full interview with Trump, indicating among other things that he paused five times to watch TV coverage in the middle of the sit-down

• A GOP source told NBC's Katy Tur that Reince Priebus is "apoplectic" over Trump's refusal to endorse Ryan and is making calls to the campaign to express his "extreme displeasure"

This all happened since 8am yesterday. With all that, do we need to be asking a new question: Do Republicans go public with their hope that Trump withdraws from the race? We're at the point where there's GOP chatter about key Republicans coming out hard against their own nominee - and especially eyeing Trump's falling polling numbers to gauge the point at which they need to come up with a "break glass" backup plan to save down-ballot seats."""

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/firs...s-mode-n622116

Why should he endorse those who won't endorse him? Why should we appease RINO's like Meg Whitman? Where is the outrage that she endorsed Clinton?

[Originalist]

Originally Posted by aegsm76

I believe the more "top" Republicans come out against Trump, the more likely it is he will be elected.
The mood of a large part of the country is anger at both political parties.

I agree completely.

[n david]

"""Priebus, Giuliani & Gingrich are all hoping to stage an intervention with Trump to encourage a reset, per NBC https://t.co/dUx2pNyajb"""

How many times will this make? Every month or so there's a need for an intervention to "reset."

Should Trump actually win, he will need to create a "reset czar." Gingrich would be perfect for the role.

[shazeep]

Frank Zappa would be better

[shazeep]

wonder what Moon Unit is doing these days

[n david]

Originally Posted by Originalist

Why should he endorse those who won't endorse him?

Ryan endorsed him. McCain said he's supporting the nominee. I thought I read on here somewhere, but can't find it, where someone asked why Trump should endorse someone with whom he doesn't agree. I know I've read this on Twitter from Trump supporters, to which I say it's ironic, because they criticize and boo'd Cruz for doing the same thing. Said it was self-serving, arrogant, etc. I believe it's fine for a politician to refuse to endorse someone with whom he/she doesn't agree. If Trump doesn't want to endorse Ryan or McCain due to his not agreeing with their globalism or warmongering, that's perfectly fine. I do not plan on voting for McCain later this month. Instead, I will vote for his challenger.

Originally Posted by Originalist

Why should we appease RINO's like Meg Whitman?

He shouldn't feel the need to appease anyone. Neither should have Cruz. Works both ways. You damned and condemned Cruz, yet believe Trump should be allowed the same opportunity. That's hypocritical.

Originally Posted by Originalist

Where is the outrage that she endorsed Clinton?

Lost in the Trump dumpster fire. Where's the outrage that several Bush admin have endorsed Clinton. Months back, I said Bush's and Clinton's were much alike. It's showing more and more. I would not be surprised to find that GHWB, GWB or JB voted for Clinton instead of Trump.

[n david]

"I strongly support Paul Ryan, strongly endorse his re-election," Pence says on Fox.



Do Trump and Pence ever speak with each other?

Actually, this is perfect for Trump. Trump can claim he didn't endorse an establishment GOPer, who is part of the systemic problems in DC, while Pence gives his endorsement.