LePage says he won’t attend Republican convention in Cleveland

[jpak]

Source: Portland Press Herald

Gov. Paul LePage said Tuesday that he does not plan to attend the Republican Party’s national convention this month in Cleveland, where the party is expected to make official its nomination of Donald Trump for president.

LePage, who appeared with Trump at a rally in Bangor last week, told Bangor’s WVOM radio show hosts George Hale and Ric Tyler that he would go if Trump called on him for help. But otherwise LePage said he would again sit out the national convention, as he did four years ago when Mitt Romney was selected to challenge President Obama.

LePage first endorsed New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s bid for the Republican Party’s nomination, then threw his support to Trump in February after Christie dropped out of the contest. Maine Republicans, however, selected U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas over Trump during the party’s caucus in March.

Tuesday’s announcement that he wouldn’t attend contrasts with LePage’s efforts in April, when he campaigned forcefully to become a delegate to the national convention during the Maine Republican Party’s state convention.

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Read more: http://www.pressherald.com/2016/07/05/lepage-says-he-wont-attend-republican-convention-in-cleveland/

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RATS leave ship

yup

[MADem]

1. When THAT freaking nutjob bows out, you know it's a shitshow!

Either that or LePage is miffed because he didn't get the VP nod--LOL!!!!!

[metroins]

4. His wife works as a waitress

I think it's finances. He's only paid 70k and a trip would cost probably 5k. I'm assuming he could use political funds but I'm guessing it's more finance related.

He didn't go to Romneys and Romney was a pretty safe choice.

[MADem]

5. She's working as a waitress because her daughter made 28K at the job

and she wants to buy a new car.

It's not her "regular" job--it's a summer gig to make some money in a hurry.

I think if he had a hope in hell of being considered for a cabinet post, he'd show up there--even if he had to bunk in with some local yokel or bring the camper van and make do that way.

I mean, it's CLEVELAND--it's not like the thing is being held in Vegas.

[crim son]

10. That would be my guess.

That, and he might be asked to speak. If he's learned anything, he's learned that he makes an ass of himself every time he opens his mouth.

[jpak]

2. and no ambasasdor appointment to Jamaica mon

Irie Irie

yup

[RBInMaine]

3. Crazy Paul strikes again.

[broadcaster75201]

6. Talk about "you know you're in trouble when". WOW nt

nt

[PeoViejo]

7. Perhaps Governor LaPutine is afraid

of coming home to find his possessions scattered on the front lawn of the Governors' Residence.

[cosmicone]

8. He is afraid of being chosen the running mate LMAO n/t

[MADem]

14. That's probably a valid fear--LOL!!! nt

[muntrv]

9. Why? Because LePage can't compete with Drumpf in the loudmouth douchebag

Contest?

[Thor_MN]

11. Odd, LePage seems to be the type that would enjoy a Cleveland steamer. nt.

[Night Watchman]

12. My Thought Exactly

I figured a wingnut, Trump-nominating convention would be right up LePage's dark alley!

[underpants]

13. LOL

Thanks. Great way to end this fantastic day.

[MADem]

15. I'm a fairly worldly person, but that was a new one on me! EWWWWWW!

(I looked it up.)

That which has been seen cannot be unseen!!! LOL!