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bigtree

(85,998 posts)
Sat Aug 27, 2016, 11:00 AM Aug 2016

Republican establishment figures have kidnapped Trump and are attempting to brainbox him

Donald Trump cancels Arizona rally, withdraws from campaign trail almost entirely

Jesse Lehrich ‏@JesseLehrich 16h16 hours ago
what is even happening. how do you cancel four events in one week?


Brainboxing*. Republican, alt-right operatives are holding Trump hostage and attempting to brainbox him to filter out all of his bigoted impulses and replace them with party regulars' own. You have to wonder, though, how will anyone be able to tell the difference?



Sopan Deb ‏@SopanDeb 11h11 hours ago
This nugget: Ailes gaining influence on Trump. Campaign has said he has no formal role: http://wapo.st/2cgMwzU





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Republican establishment figures have kidnapped Trump and are attempting to brainbox him (Original Post) bigtree Aug 2016 OP
He is in Des Moines, Iowa today. madaboutharry Aug 2016 #1
Clueless, thy name is Rump. MoonRiver Aug 2016 #2
He'll be in Everett WA next week, just north of Seattle. Why, oh why? nolabear Aug 2016 #3
Nobody is in control TrogL Aug 2016 #4
Also Pence is doing 3 events over 2 days in Georgia oberliner Aug 2016 #5
they have job security until nov 8,hope the check will not clear exalted circles Aug 2016 #6

nolabear

(41,984 posts)
3. He'll be in Everett WA next week, just north of Seattle. Why, oh why?
Sat Aug 27, 2016, 11:33 AM
Aug 2016

Yes, there are rednecks in Washington, but pigs will fly before he carries the state. What on EARTH is behind this spate of random, hastily arranged rallies in places he can't hope to win? Who is in charge of this thing? Is this really a wrestling match between the GOP and Trump and his new(er) campaign people or are they all just going "Okay, I'm out" and cashing the checks as he flings poo in all directions?

Never in all my overly-politically-involved years...

TrogL

(32,822 posts)
4. Nobody is in control
Sat Aug 27, 2016, 01:19 PM
Aug 2016

Trump cannot control his own behaviour. Trump controls the behaviour of everyone around him including whomever schedules the rallies and flies the plane.

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