Exclusive: Trump threatens third-party run

[bkepley]

By Kevin Cirilli and Bob Cusack
The Hill

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/248910-exclusive-trump-threatens-third-party-run

NEW YORK — Donald Trump says the chances that he will launch a third-party White House run will “absolutely” increase if the Republican National Committee is unfair to him during the 2016 primary season.

“The RNC has not been supportive. They were always supportive when I was a contributor. I was their fair-haired boy,” the business mogul told The Hill in a 40-minute interview from his Manhattan office at Trump Tower on Wednesday. “The RNC has been, I think, very foolish.”

Pressed on whether he would run as a third-party candidate if he fails to clinch the GOP nomination, Trump said that “so many people want me to, if I don’t win.”
“I’ll have to see how I’m being treated by the Republicans,” Trump said. “Absolutely, if they’re not fair, that would be a factor.”

[bkepley]

He's not in it to win it, he in it to F' it up.

[alicewonders]

It seems that as of yesterday, Trump has changed his answer on the question of a third party run.

http://race42016.com/2015/07/22/trump-rules-out-third-party-run-says-i-will-only-ever-run-as-a-republican/

July 22, 2015

TRUMP RULES OUT THIRD PARTY RUN, SAYS “I WILL ONLY EVER RUN AS A REPUBLICAN”

Donald Trump called into Dana Loesch’s show on The Blaze last night for an interview with the conservative talk show host which touched on topics ranging from Planned Parenthood to the VA. Trump more or less gave predictable answers to all the questions — except for one.

When Dana Loesch asked Donald Trump about the possibility of running third party, The Donald categorically ruled it out, saying:

“I will only ever run as a Republican.”

This statement is (as Trump would say) yoooge — it is the first time he has ruled out a third party run, and his response flies in the face of conventional wisdom. Many armchair politicos, myself included, assumed that everything in Trump’s disastrous candidacy to this point was a setup for him to run on a third party ticket. If Trump keeps his word now, it appears the GOP can breathe a sigh of relief. Of course, that’s a big if, considering the fact Trump has changed his position on, oh, pretty much everything in the past. For now, though, the GOP’s task is twofold: first, manage Trump’s inevitable deflation (or crash) well enough to where he doesn’t change his mind about running third party; and secondly, to mitigate the damage done by Trump in the meantime.

[bkepley]

It seems that as of yesterday, Trump has changed his answer on the question of a third party run.

http://race42016.com/2015/07/22/trump-rules-out-third-party-run-says-i-will-only-ever-run-as-a-republican/

July 22, 2015

TRUMP RULES OUT THIRD PARTY RUN, SAYS “I WILL ONLY EVER RUN AS A REPUBLICAN”

Very strange..one day is all it takes for him to change his tune?  However, if he sticks to this I might respect him a little for once but I don't think I would ever trust him.  He seems capable of saying anything.

[GourmetDan]

Pressed on whether he would run as a third-party candidate if he fails to clinch the GOP nomination, Trump said that “so many people want me to, if I don’t win.”
“I’ll have to see how I’m being treated by the Republicans,” Trump said. “Absolutely, if they’re not fair, that would be a factor.”

Trump is a third-party, split the conservative vote, elect Hellary... stalking horse...

[rb224315]

In my mind I've manufactured a picture of what I hope is going on with Trump.  He is drawing attention away from the GOP candidates because the media can't seem to ignore him.  With Trump's antics the media aren't able to constantly put stories like Rubio's traffic tickets on the front page.  Meanwhile, Hillary is in freefall, the top tier GOP candidates seem to be doing ok, and the gotcha game isn't getting any attention.  If I were any more cynical I'd say that this is all planned, but I doubt the GOP is that smart.  How else to explain the utter silliness of the things Trump is saying?

[GourmetDan]

If I were any more cynical I'd say that this is all planned, but I doubt the GOP is that smart.

Maybe your only mistake is in thinking that the GOP must be the source of the plan...

[aligncare]

In my mind I've manufactured a picture of what I hope is going on with Trump.  He is drawing attention away from the GOP candidates because the media can't seem to ignore him.  With Trump's antics the media aren't able to constantly put stories like Rubio's traffic tickets on the front page.  Meanwhile, Hillary is in freefall, the top tier GOP candidates seem to be doing ok, and the gotcha game isn't getting any attention.  If I were any more cynical I'd say that this is all planned, but I doubt the GOP is that smart.  How else to explain the utter silliness of the things Trump is saying?

Aside from the fact that we are nearly into the silly season, I'm not exactly sure what you mean by Trump says "silly" things? Seems to me Trump is saying things that are quite relevant to conservative/libertarian minded GOP voters.

[bkepley]

Aside from the fact that we are nearly into the silly season, I'm not exactly sure what you mean by Trump says "silly" things? Seems to me Trump is saying things that are quite relevant to conservative/libertarian minded GOP voters.

Like "Jonah Goldberg can't afford to buy his own pants" or “He put on glasses so people think he’s smart. People can see through the glasses”?  Oh quite relevant to some "conservative minded folks" I suppose.

[truth_seeker]

Aside from the fact that we are nearly into the silly season, I'm not exactly sure what you mean by Trump says "silly" things? Seems to me Trump is saying things that are quite relevant to conservative/libertarian minded GOP voters.

Things like "I'm rich. Very rich. I'm  smart. Very smart."

A lot of folks don't take too kindly to that sort of blowhard display.

Without assigning denominations or quoting verses, suffice it to say, humility is a valued attribute, and boastfulness is not.

[aligncare]

Like "Jonah Goldberg can't afford to buy his own pants" or “He put on glasses so people think he’s smart. People can see through the glasses”?  Oh quite relevant to some "conservative minded folks" I suppose.

What some of us grass roots folks like about Trump is that he says what's on his mind. His message is not filtered through a cadre of consultants and focus-tested, measured, and carefully crafted to offend no one.

He's not worried about offending because his campaign is not beholden to any group of special interest donors. In fact, Trump hasn't spent a dime on his campaign so far. He can't be bought by special interests. And that's a good place to be if you want to be in a position to shake up the Washington status quo.

[Longiron]

What some of us grass roots folks like about Trump is that he says what's on his mind. His message is not filtered through a cadre of consultants and focus-tested, measured, and carefully crafted to offend no one.

He's not worried about offending because his campaign is not beholden to any group of special interest donors. In fact, Trump hasn't spent a dime on his campaign so far. He can't be bought by special interests. And that's a good place to be if you want to be in a position to shake up the Washington status quo.

Trump is running as a 3rd party right now if one stops and thinks about it. The RINOGOP are trying to get him out and doing anythng possible for that to occur The Media, pundits, All cable news except OAN is after him. Hell the POPE is about to say something about him soon and he is about as right on things as Karl Rove, The Kraut, Bill Kristol, Bret Hume and the King of wrong perdictions Dick Morris. But strangel  enough he is WINNING and the crown Prince Bushie is getting his ass kicked by TRUMP. So a change in a name from R to something else is no big deal????

[truth_seeker]

Trump is running as a 3rd party right now if one stops and thinks about it. The RINOGOP are trying to get him out and doing anythng possible for that to occur The Media, pundits, All cable news except OAN is after him. Hell the POPE is about to say something about him soon and he is about as right on things as Karl Rove, The Kraut, Bill Kristol, Bret Hume and the King of wrong perdictions Dick Morris. But strangel  enough he is WINNING and the crown Prince Bushie is getting his ass kicked by TRUMP. So a change in a name from R to something else is no big deal????

That is a fascinating take on it. Trump is simply going to execute a "Hostile Takeover" of the GOP !!

He is going around "the board," and around "management." He effectively says to the shareholder, I'm going to make you rich. Stick with me, and let's stick it to management.

I honestly wonder if any of his handlers (I think he has them) had thought of putting it this way?

"I don't want to run 3rd party, because I plan to take over the Republican Party, and I'm winning so far"

[ABX]

It seems that as of yesterday, Trump has changed his answer on the question of a third party run.

http://race42016.com/2015/07/22/trump-rules-out-third-party-run-says-i-will-only-ever-run-as-a-republican/

July 22, 2015

TRUMP RULES OUT THIRD PARTY RUN, SAYS “I WILL ONLY EVER RUN AS A REPUBLICAN”

that's pretty much how   has been on all issues.

[MACVSOG68]

What some of us grass roots folks like about Trump is that he says what's on his mind. His message is not filtered through a cadre of consultants and focus-tested, measured, and carefully crafted to offend no one.

He's not worried about offending because his campaign is not beholden to any group of special interest donors. In fact, Trump hasn't spent a dime on his campaign so far. He can't be bought by special interests. And that's a good place to be if you want to be in a position to shake up the Washington status quo.

Well, Alan Keyes said what was on his mind too.  So did Mr. 9-9-9, as well as Tom Tancredo.  Then there was Howard Dean, and who could forget "Mr. get under the hood and fix that engine", Ross Perot.  None of them appealed to most Americans just because they hit on red-meat issues and hollered a lot.  Anyway, I've loaded up on

[aligncare]

That is a fascinating take on it. Trump is simply going to execute a "Hostile Takeover" of the GOP !!

He is going around "the board," and around "management." He effectively says to the shareholder, I'm going to make you rich. Stick with me, and let's stick it to management.

I honestly wonder if any of his handlers (I think he has them) had thought of putting it this way?

"I don't want to run 3rd party, because I plan to take over the Republican Party, and I'm winning so far"

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[libertybele]

In my mind I've manufactured a picture of what I hope is going on with Trump.  He is drawing attention away from the GOP candidates because the media can't seem to ignore him.  With Trump's antics the media aren't able to constantly put stories like Rubio's traffic tickets on the front page.  Meanwhile, Hillary is in freefall, the top tier GOP candidates seem to be doing ok, and the gotcha game isn't getting any attention.  If I were any more cynical I'd say that this is all planned, but I doubt the GOP is that smart.  How else to explain the utter silliness of the things Trump is saying?

I have thought the same thing .... the media really hasn't focused on anyone else but Trump and obviously Trump doesn't really care as he keeps climbing in the polls and the media isn't attacking any of the GOP candidates.  I'm thinking perhaps he will bow out but financially back someone like Cruz, or Walker maybe even Paul.  He's already come out swinging against Graham, Bush and Perry.

IF in the event Trump stays in, and runs 3rd party,  I certainly wouldn't under estimate him ... in as much as I am not thrilled with "The Donald" I would vote for him over Bush...and I think there are some Dems that will vote for him over Hillary.