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padfun

(1,786 posts)
Sat Aug 8, 2015, 04:24 PM Aug 2015

Did Bill Clinton know the trainwreck that was to happen with Trump?

Imean, I've heard from several sources that Bill was one who talked Donald into running. If this is true, did Bill know that it would cause the trainwreck that is happening to the GOP primaries?

He deserves a medal for this.

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Did Bill Clinton know the trainwreck that was to happen with Trump? (Original Post) padfun Aug 2015 OP
Bill Clinton is a very smart man. Warren DeMontague Aug 2015 #1
I do belIeve so. Not impossible that a deal was made. elfin Aug 2015 #2
That's just repeating right-wing conspiracy BS. Metric System Aug 2015 #3
Bill's too smart to make a real deal with him. RichGirl Aug 2015 #7
Hell, even I knew that! nt kelliekat44 Aug 2015 #4
What sources? DawgHouse Aug 2015 #5
We cannot over estimate the intelligence of Bill Clinton. RichGirl Aug 2015 #6
He knew Trump would upset the GOP establishment. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2015 #8

elfin

(6,262 posts)
2. I do belIeve so. Not impossible that a deal was made.
Sat Aug 8, 2015, 04:42 PM
Aug 2015

"You screw the GOP and we will make you look like a humanitarian via the CGI -- plus you can build anything anywhere you want, and I will be at the ribbon cutting saying it is the best thing EVER."

RichGirl

(4,119 posts)
7. Bill's too smart to make a real deal with him.
Sat Aug 8, 2015, 05:20 PM
Aug 2015

He can't afford another scandal. And he sure wouldn't want Hillary to start the presidency with that hanging over her head.

All he needed to do was feed Trumps massive ego. Maybe he simply suggested it. Or reverse psychology...like with 3year olds. Suggesting Hillary could beat any GOP candidate..."Glad your not running she couldn't beat you.!"

RichGirl

(4,119 posts)
6. We cannot over estimate the intelligence of Bill Clinton.
Sat Aug 8, 2015, 05:13 PM
Aug 2015

Or his desire to get back into the White House.

Go Bill!!!

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)
8. He knew Trump would upset the GOP establishment.
Sat Aug 8, 2015, 05:22 PM
Aug 2015

I don't believe he could have predicted everything that ensued though.

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