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Politics Reminder: Trump endorsement is going to hurt
- Posted on February 2, 2012 at 10:45am by
Eddie Scarry
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Donald Trump announced last night (and again today) that he has an announcement to make at 12:30 p.m PST in Las Vegas today. Billy Hallowell posted on THE BLAZE an AP story that says the event will likely result in a Trump endorsement of Newt Gingrich.
There are other reports that Trump may endorse Mitt Romney.
Either way, it’s time for a reminder of the Fox News poll that showed a Trump endorsement is more likely to result in less support for the candidate he throws in with.
Since Donald Trump toyed with running for president earlier this year, several Republican candidates have made a point of meeting with him. Even so, hardly any voters — 6 percent — say they would be more likely to vote for a candidate endorsed by Trump. In fact, by a 5-to-1 margin a Trump endorsement is more likely to have a negative impact.
Almost twice as many Republicans say a Trump endorsement would make them less likely to vote for a candidate than say it would encourage their support.
In short, if you’re Gingrich supporter, you’ll probably want Trump to endorse Romney. And if you’re a Romney supporter, you’ll probably want Trump to shut up.
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Chief Tony
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 6:55pmAs a resident of Arizona . Here’s my Spiel we got a RINO in this state, to me it looks like Romney =McCain 2. Another proggresive masquerading as a “conservative”. Say and do anything to get elected then do whatever you want and renege on all your promises!!! Don’t trust him.
Report Post »dregstudios
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 2:51pmMoney follows Money… Trump will whore himself for ANY attention he can get. The race is already a circus as it is! Trump is a windbag and full of hot air… all that fuss and guffaw will drop like his blood pressure after a double-tap shotgun blast to the head. Watch him get his and see if that hair is even real when the guns come out on the Zombie Walk of Fame at http://dregstudiosart.blogspot.com/2011/10/07-countdown-to-halloween-donald-trump.html
Report Post »Freedom Keeper
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:58pmRon Paul Makes DISTURBING gaffe http://oleglorynews.com/2012/02/02/ron-pauls-disturbing-gaffe/
Report Post »ccr
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 1:18pmTrump is endorsing Mitt because he KNOWS Mitt has the BEST economic experience and temperment to HELP our country economically. Trump is endorsing the only one that understands business and economy. If he endorsed anyone else, it would be a farce.
Trump loves to “trump”, but he’s not stupid! He LOVES to make $$$. Mitt is his best “bet”.
And since Trump is on Fox alot, it MIGHT help them be a little “fair and balanced” against their boy, Newt.
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 12:33pmWrong on ALL of the above!! The “Trump” will endorse himself and use this trumped up publicity to announce his run as an independent!!!! If I were in Vegas this is what I’d be betting on!!
Report Post »Boone96
Posted on February 2, 2012 at 11:40amThe “Donald” is doing more damage to the (unfortunate) politician he choose N!obody wants to stand on stage with this guy! He needs to accept the fact that his endorcement is like poison for the republican party and President Obama would benefit most! Build a retirement home Don, and watch the show from a far! Shh!! Quietly!
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