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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGOP nominee for PA Governor - caught on tape inviting Russia to 'help' his campaign
NOT FUNNY.In an audio recording provided to the Huffington Post by the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, Wagner can be heard saying that the Russians are going to help him defeat his Democratic opponent, incumbent Gov. Tom Wolf.
Wagner made the comments Friday at an event in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.
By the way, Wagner said to a crowd at Wyomissing Restaurant and Bakery, the Russians are going to help me with Tom Wolf.
If I have to use Paul Manafort, I will, he said, referring to Trumps thrice-indicted former campaign manager who is currently facing a slew of charges stemming from his work for pro-Russia Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.
Wagners remarks were met with laughter, and a spokesperson for his campaign told The Hill that Wagner was obviously joking when he made those comments but the idea of Russia helping a Republican candidate defeat a Democratic opponent is no laughing matter.
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GOP nominee for PA Governor - caught on tape inviting Russia to 'help' his campaign (Original Post)
kpete
Aug 2018
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Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)1. It's all a joke with them.
I hope I live long enough to see that smile wiped off their faces. Problem is, we probably won't be smiling, either.
Girard442
(6,075 posts)2. Just joking. That all-purpose eraser.
I'm sure the Secret Service would just giggle they came into posession of an email detailing an elaborate plan to do something awful but it ended with:
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tblue37
(65,408 posts)4. Uh-huh. And Trump claims he was joking about asking Putin to find Hillary's
(supposedly) missing emails.
But they immediately responded to Trump's request, didn't they? Obviously the Russians did not think Trump was joking--and I do not think this Republican candidate is joking, either.
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,414 posts)6. +1
Remember "There are some people who Putin pays........."?
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,414 posts)5. Not something to joke about nowadays
Just sayin'