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KelleyKramer

(8,982 posts)
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:06 AM Jul 2016

Remember last week when Trump said the convention speakers list was "totally filled" ??


I remember seeing it right here on DU and my first reaction was ... well, he lies 97% of the time so I'm going to go with he is 'totally lying' that the speaker list is filled.

And here we are with less than a week before the convention and as far as I can tell.. no list!

IMHO Trump is in way over his head. And he is too much of an asshole to listen to any advice, but at the same time he is such an incompetent dumbass he can't do it himself.

The RNC convention is looking more and more like it is going to be an even bigger clusterfuck than everyone thought

Stock up on popcorn and beverages, next week is going to be one hell of a show!

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I did a quick google and couldn't find anything with the full list, but I did find this from NBC about a day or 2 ago ...


http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/trump-s-rnc-still-mystery-despite-boasts-n607021

Trump's RNC Still a Mystery Despite Boasts

More than a week after boasting that the speaker slots for the Republican National Convention were "totally filled," Donald Trump's plans for Cleveland are still a mystery.

Trump promised his list would be released on Wednesday, only to announce that day that he'd delay its release to Thursday to focus more on Hillary Clinton's email scandal. But the candidate seemed unable to focus on the scandal — the biggest political gift yet of his troubled campaign — and spent more time talking about decades-old business dealings than the convention. The deadly shooting in Dallas on Friday sidelined planned politics the next day, but Trump and his campaign have been silent in the days since on when the convention speakers list would be announced, and did not respond to repeated requests from NBC News.

With mere days before the event kicks off in earnest (platform committee meetings are already underway this week), we know more about who won't be in Ohio to see Trump accept the Republican Party nomination than who will: 2012 nominee Mitt Romney and 2008 nominee John McCain won't attend, with the latter citing his competitive reelection bid. The Bush family — which includes the party's only two living past presidents and a 2016 candidate, Jeb, who Trump mocked mercilessly — won't be attending, nor will Ohio's popular Republican Gov. John Kasich, who ran against Trump this year as well.

Also not attending according to reports? New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, Gov. Nikki Haley, Utah's Rep. Mia Love, "God Bless the USA" song writer Lee Greenwood, conservative rocker Ted Nugent, and New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady. A number of corporate sponsors are taking a pass, too, as aligning your brand with the polarizing nominee proves to be more liability than perk.


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Remember last week when Trump said the convention speakers list was "totally filled" ?? (Original Post) KelleyKramer Jul 2016 OP
How many spots are there? Three of his kids and his wife are going to speak. n/t patricia92243 Jul 2016 #1
Can you spell "clusterfuck"? longship Jul 2016 #2
Clusterdrumpt. kairos12 Jul 2016 #18
ClusterFrump? nt Wounded Bear Jul 2016 #20
When Trump's phone goes dead, the campaign gets its recharge. L. Coyote Jul 2016 #3
I suggest Sara Palin, Jodi Ernst, Nevada politician Michele Fiore, and Carly Fiorina- NBachers Jul 2016 #4
Ernst declined the VP slot ... KelleyKramer Jul 2016 #5
Bundy and Putin via Skype eShirl Jul 2016 #7
Relax...it's gonna be great! Wounded Bear Jul 2016 #6
There will be Bigly speakers! KelleyKramer Jul 2016 #10
Lots will be going on outside the hall. safeinOhio Jul 2016 #8
Since he likes to hear himself talk, the only slot he wants is his. hobbit709 Jul 2016 #9
Good news Person 2713 Jul 2016 #11
Next time Trump calls in to the Toady Show gratuitous Jul 2016 #12
I don't know... Wounded Bear Jul 2016 #16
I'm sure they'll have nothing but time gratuitous Jul 2016 #19
As a non-political person, bet he has no earthly idea how to hold a convention. What Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2016 #13
Trump claimed golf legend Jack Nicklaus would be speaking. Nicklaus' agent bullwinkle428 Jul 2016 #14
lol! nt ecstatic Jul 2016 #15
I heard empty chairs have turned him down. kairos12 Jul 2016 #17
Maybe he could get one of the Bundys to come. Oh wait, they are all in jail awaiting trial. yellowcanine Jul 2016 #21
Another lie? Very surprising. Mc Mike Jul 2016 #22
I STILL think Gary Busey will make an appearnce. calguy Jul 2016 #23

NBachers

(17,135 posts)
4. I suggest Sara Palin, Jodi Ernst, Nevada politician Michele Fiore, and Carly Fiorina-
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 04:28 AM
Jul 2016

That will get the gals on board!

And there must be a slot somewhere for Bobbing Jindal.

Any of the Bundy clan still out of jail?

KelleyKramer

(8,982 posts)
5. Ernst declined the VP slot ...
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 05:32 AM
Jul 2016

Even if over half the speaking slots are still not filled, I don't think she will get to speak ...

You do not shun the cheeto shitgibbon and expect a speaking slot!!

Other than that, Don the Con has everything under control for the RNC convention

Wounded Bear

(58,698 posts)
6. Relax...it's gonna be great!
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 05:57 AM
Jul 2016

Ginormous!

Stupendous!

Outstanding!

Did I say Great yet? Hell, can't say great enough.

It's gonna be great!



KelleyKramer

(8,982 posts)
10. There will be Bigly speakers!
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:18 AM
Jul 2016

It will be fabulous!

And there will be a door to the convention ...

A wonderful door ..

A Wonderful Door!!

safeinOhio

(32,714 posts)
8. Lots will be going on outside the hall.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:07 AM
Jul 2016

Armed groups already signed up, New Black Panther Party and Bikers for Trump.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
12. Next time Trump calls in to the Toady Show
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 08:38 AM
Jul 2016

I wonder if Matt Lauer can put down his messenger cap long enough to ask Donald about that "totally filled" lineup. Lots of empty chairs for Clint Eastwood to debate (and lose to)? Dennis Miller packing 12 seconds of laughs in a 20 minute address? Random Americans calling in to a speakerphone in the convention hall?

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
19. I'm sure they'll have nothing but time
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 12:38 PM
Jul 2016

Maybe they can give Miller a full 30 minutes to get up to 12 seconds of humor?

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
13. As a non-political person, bet he has no earthly idea how to hold a convention. What
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 08:38 AM
Jul 2016

the traditions are. And, he probably doesn't care. He is looking at it like a TV variety show.

bullwinkle428

(20,629 posts)
14. Trump claimed golf legend Jack Nicklaus would be speaking. Nicklaus' agent
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 08:50 AM
Jul 2016

or spokesperson almost immediately issued a statement that he would be out of the country on business, and would definitely not be attending the RNC!

Mc Mike

(9,115 posts)
22. Another lie? Very surprising.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 12:59 PM
Jul 2016

This train wreck is going on while media pushes the story that polls are tightening or flipping in favor of dRumpf. B.S.

calguy

(5,324 posts)
23. I STILL think Gary Busey will make an appearnce.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 02:35 PM
Jul 2016

He'll be speaking after Meatloaf and before the night's main speaker, Ted Nugent.
Or wait, maybe Ted is going to introduce Wayne LaPierre on NRA tribute night.
So many star attractions is hard to keep them all straight.

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