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JudyM

(29,250 posts)
Thu May 26, 2016, 02:45 PM May 2016

(Update) Trump: 'I'd love to debate Bernie’ to raise $10M for charity

Last edited Thu May 26, 2016, 06:02 PM - Edit history (1)

Source: The Hill

“I’d love to debate Bernie. He’s a dream,” Trump told reporters in Bismarck, N.D.
“So what we can do, if we can raise for maybe women’s health issues or something — if we can raise 10 or 15 million dollars for charity, which would be a very appropriate amount. I understand the television business very well.”

A debate between Trump, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, and Sanders, a Democratic presidential candidate, while the primaries are still ongoing would be unprecedented.

Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/281404-trump-id-love-to-debate-bernie-to-raise-10m-for-charity



Via Twitter 2:34pm Thursday from Reuters too:
Trump says he would love to debate Sanders if they can raise $10 million or $15 million for charity.
https://mobile.twitter.com/ReutersLiveref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

(Edited to change link from Reuters to The Hill, which has more text and a vid)

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(Update) Trump: 'I'd love to debate Bernie’ to raise $10M for charity (Original Post) JudyM May 2016 OP
Like he raised money for veterans? Beaverhausen May 2016 #1
That's what I thought of too - plus LiberalElite May 2016 #45
A. No, he wont debate Bernie B. Drumpf cares nothing about charity Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #2
Or maybe he was just joking, as was stated in the story from the Guardian. Agnosticsherbet May 2016 #3
He just affirmed this in a press conference. JudyM May 2016 #6
And we believe him, why? Agnosticsherbet May 2016 #7
Because Donald Trump is a man of integrity! puffy socks May 2016 #14
Can't .... stop ..... lau..... Agnosticsherbet May 2016 #15
Classic.... DrToast May 2016 #21
But - which statement do we believe? LiberalElite May 2016 #46
Will this be done through the nonexistent The_Casual_Observer May 2016 #4
Wow, Trump giving up free advertising money? Helen Borg May 2016 #5
Yeah, and how much would Trump skim off the top? Would the veterans be included in the charities? George II May 2016 #8
"if" they raise, first it was a "sum", now it's 10 million. Trumps afraid of a live interview. Sunlei May 2016 #9
What would they debate? Who hates Hillary more? stopbush May 2016 #10
In a million years... ReRe May 2016 #40
Trump's VP will be bucolic_frolic May 2016 #11
Except Zambero May 2016 #17
Correct bucolic_frolic May 2016 #23
so wrong Beaverhausen May 2016 #25
You forgot the third strike, she's gay. happyslug May 2016 #44
"Bolshevik Bernie can't beat Corrupt Clinton." stopbush May 2016 #12
Trump was on the show,-asked if he'd debate Sanders. Trump said yes & Sanders accepted immediately. Sunlei May 2016 #13
Bernie's just been pwned ! How embarassing .... OnDoutside May 2016 #16
You are full of (something). mac56 May 2016 #18
Bernie ? OnDoutside May 2016 #28
Trump: I'll lead Zambero May 2016 #19
How so? n/t Contrary1 May 2016 #20
Because he has placed Sanders where he wants him. Begging for a debate. Cringeworthy. OnDoutside May 2016 #29
Wrong. Not begging. Whose talking points are you making? Bernardo de La Paz May 2016 #31
Bernie is OnDoutside May 2016 #38
Don't put words in my mouth. The only bias I have is against Trump and that is a reasoned bias. Bernardo de La Paz May 2016 #41
Not so great research there, :) OnDoutside May 2016 #57
Down to his last million, huh? ReRe May 2016 #42
You are a damned liar Trajan May 2016 #43
That "less than $6 million" thing - LiberalElite May 2016 #47
Congratulations, OnDoutside. mac56 May 2016 #49
know whats cringeworthy? Trump dominating your Irish countryside with private golf resorts. Sunlei May 2016 #60
You're embarrassed? On Doubt Side? Bernardo de La Paz May 2016 #22
Yes ! Yes ! Embarassed for the Bern #walkedintoit OnDoutside May 2016 #30
Uhhh, I think you are mistaken. Darb May 2016 #53
Well set out trumpian points there, you OnDoutside May 2016 #56
$10 million* Roy Rolling May 2016 #24
Not that the money would ever christx30 May 2016 #32
It's a great idea yourpaljoey May 2016 #26
You bet. Hope it happens! JudyM May 2016 #34
Sanders is supposed to PAY for the pleasure MFM008 May 2016 #27
Trump is trying to cover his tracks / blur the story from his failure to donate to his own charities underpants May 2016 #33
Interesting similarities. SunSeeker May 2016 #35
Post removed Post removed May 2016 #36
Wth? JudyM May 2016 #37
Jury results. edbermac May 2016 #39
HL Mencken: Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get Feeling the Bern May 2016 #48
Does the $10 Million Constitute Income to Trump/Sanders? TomCADem May 2016 #50
Speaking of charity TexasBushwhacker May 2016 #51
I agree but I trust Bernie... He knows what he's doing and this is important enough that I think JudyM May 2016 #52
And just has a better sense of humor TexasBushwhacker May 2016 #55
Ha, right! JudyM May 2016 #59
Please, please, please debate. Darb May 2016 #54
Sanders agreed to be on this weekends Kimmel show, and No sign of Trump? Ca. primary is 6/6. Sunlei May 2016 #58

LiberalElite

(14,691 posts)
45. That's what I thought of too - plus
Thu May 26, 2016, 09:30 PM
May 2016

"maybe for women's health issues" how blatantly manipulative can you get? Most women will see through that.

ReRe

(10,597 posts)
40. In a million years...
Thu May 26, 2016, 07:02 PM
May 2016

... that would not have entered my mind. To answer your question, Hillary's name would probably have never been mentioned. But don't worry yourself too much, cause I doubt the debate between Bernie and Trump (before the Dem Primary concludes) is going to happen. Seems Trump was just jesting last night. Relax, will ya?

bucolic_frolic

(43,172 posts)
11. Trump's VP will be
Thu May 26, 2016, 03:05 PM
May 2016

Condoleeza Rice

Solves his gender, race, national security deficit problems all in one

Zambero

(8,964 posts)
17. Except
Thu May 26, 2016, 03:22 PM
May 2016

Condi was SOS during 9/11, a key member of a team that failed to coordinate intelligence that might have thwarted the attack. The footage of her admitting this failure during a Congressional hearing is damning. And how many "Benghazi" type attacks on embassies and consulate happened on her / GWB's watch, still waiting to be investigated by Congress? All we need to see are her emails.

bucolic_frolic

(43,172 posts)
23. Correct
Thu May 26, 2016, 03:43 PM
May 2016

I didn't say it was a good choice

Just how Rethuglicans see it

Also, it would be difficult for Trumpler to run with a female

They are inferior beings in his mind, best suited for T&A

 

happyslug

(14,779 posts)
44. You forgot the third strike, she's gay.
Thu May 26, 2016, 09:20 PM
May 2016

The evidence is weak, for Rice keeps her relationship secret but she owns her home with another woman:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-rogers/yes-condi-it-is-relevant_b_64491.html

http://wonkette.com/300119/breaking-condi-rice-shares-home-with-a-liberal

http://www.pageoneq.com/news/2008/Republican_source_Lesbian_rumors_ruined_Condoleezza_Rices__0924.html

Now, that Condi Rice is gay has NEVER been confirmed but as J Edgar Hoover said (paraphrase from memory) "Homosexuality is the hardest thing to prove to disprove"

Hoover seems to love going after Gays, even through it appears he himself was gay, but like a lot of Gays, Hoover appears to have left no trace of any REAL EVIDENCE of his sexual tendency, the same can be said of Condi Rice.

stopbush

(24,396 posts)
12. "Bolshevik Bernie can't beat Corrupt Clinton."
Thu May 26, 2016, 03:05 PM
May 2016

"I could build a thousand casinos with his tax increases and give jobs and healthcare to 12 million people."

"Bernie, you just don't understand the business world, the banking system, or anything. Trust me."

"Bernie's not coming for your guns. That's Hillary. Bernie's coming for your money, so you won't have any money left to buy your gun."

It wouldn't be much of a debate.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
13. Trump was on the show,-asked if he'd debate Sanders. Trump said yes & Sanders accepted immediately.
Thu May 26, 2016, 03:08 PM
May 2016

Now Trumps trying to back out.

OnDoutside

(19,956 posts)
38. Bernie is
Thu May 26, 2016, 05:59 PM
May 2016

down to his last $6m, he needs cheap free publicity. Strip away your bias for a second, it makes sense for him to jump at the chance. However, it is clear the Trump campaign set this up on the Kimmel show but there's nothing in this for Trump.

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,002 posts)
41. Don't put words in my mouth. The only bias I have is against Trump and that is a reasoned bias.
Thu May 26, 2016, 07:22 PM
May 2016

Are you a Hillary supporter? A Trump supporter?

I am sorry to have to ask you this because I am by nature welcoming of new members, and I would prefer to welcome you, but events make me pause:

What is this doubt you have and what are you outside of, Ms/Mr OnDoutside? Who's side are you really on? Are you here to sew discord? I can't see your posting history, but the 5 posts I see in this thread (of 18 total you have made in a few days) would fit right in on pro-Trump sites. I could only find four other posts of yours by search and none of them state any position that is clearly and unmistakably Democratic.

Bias? I have a very reasoned "bias" against Trump which is not derived from a knee jerk, but from mounds of evidence. So it is not a bias in the basic sense of the word. What is your bias?

After you have answered, please don't ever try to put words in a member's mouth. Doing so is not debating, it is an underhanded attack. I support both Hillary and Bernie. You can't objectively find a bias against one or the other in my posting record on DU.

Finally, your post is not logical. It states "the Trump campaign set this up {...} but there's nothing in this for Trump".

OnDoutside

(19,956 posts)
57. Not so great research there, :)
Fri May 27, 2016, 01:53 PM
May 2016

Firstly, I absolutely want the Democratic Party to win the Presidency. I also detest Trump, a con artist. 8 years ago, I wanted Hillary to win but when the numbers were against her, I wanted her to step back because it was the best for the Democratic Party's chances in the General.

What Bernie is doing now is little short of outrageous and is hurting the Dems every day he stays in and it defies logic to potentially throw away the gains he is about to make in the party.

Try On D outside

EVERYONE has bias, whether they admit it or not.

"Trump campaign" that was a typo in my haste to get the post in. It was of course the "Sanders Campaign".


 

Trajan

(19,089 posts)
43. You are a damned liar
Thu May 26, 2016, 08:49 PM
May 2016

Bernie ended a monthly period with 6 million ... That was three weeks ago ....

His coffers are now burgeoning with cash, thanks to his millions of supporters, always ready to chip in ...

The Brockpuppet thing is ridiculous ... A low point in in U.S. political history, to be sure ... We can all spot you from a mile away ...

But, hey, you're gone now, right ?

Yep ... Enjoy your filthy lucre ...

LiberalElite

(14,691 posts)
47. That "less than $6 million" thing -
Thu May 26, 2016, 09:35 PM
May 2016

was it for real? I am suspicious because I wasn't getting the Campaign fundraising emails in the same frequency as I for the last six months. I'd expect that if Bernie were that low in cash there would be emergency fundraising emails. Instead, NOTHING. Makes me wonder if it was all made up by the other side.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
60. know whats cringeworthy? Trump dominating your Irish countryside with private golf resorts.
Fri May 27, 2016, 02:17 PM
May 2016

And your government allowing a foreign resort owned by Trump to push away your local land owners.

 

Darb

(2,807 posts)
53. Uhhh, I think you are mistaken.
Fri May 27, 2016, 11:13 AM
May 2016

You might want to talk to my Public Relations Director....Haywood Jabuzzoff.

underpants

(182,817 posts)
33. Trump is trying to cover his tracks / blur the story from his failure to donate to his own charities
Thu May 26, 2016, 04:47 PM
May 2016

That's why he won't release his tax returns.

SunSeeker

(51,559 posts)
35. Interesting similarities.
Thu May 26, 2016, 05:26 PM
May 2016

Bernie doesn't give much to charities and won't turn over his tax returns either (other than his 2014 return).

Response to JudyM (Original post)

edbermac

(15,939 posts)
39. Jury results.
Thu May 26, 2016, 06:31 PM
May 2016

On Thu May 26, 2016, 11:08 PM an alert was sent on the following post:

Trump's puppet Bernie will do it
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=1466735

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Calling Sen Sanders a puppet of the racist Trump is over the top, he's still a candidate and on our side.

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Feeling the Bern

(3,839 posts)
48. HL Mencken: Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get
Thu May 26, 2016, 10:27 PM
May 2016

it good and hard!

TomCADem

(17,387 posts)
50. Does the $10 Million Constitute Income to Trump/Sanders?
Thu May 26, 2016, 10:54 PM
May 2016

They are charging $10 million for the debate. The fact that they subsequently arrange for the money to be donated to a charity of their choice might allow them to claim some of the money as a deduction, but the fact remains is that they are selling the rights to their debate like a boxing match.

TexasBushwhacker

(20,191 posts)
51. Speaking of charity
Fri May 27, 2016, 11:01 AM
May 2016

I wonder how much Trump actually gives. And if it's to his own foundation(s) I wonder how much they give. Maybe that's one of the reasons he won't release his tax returns.

That being said, I think Bernie's idea of having it in a huge stadium is terrible. Too much time would be wasted on the cheering/jeering crowd. If they do it, and I hope they do, they should do it like other debates.

JudyM

(29,250 posts)
52. I agree but I trust Bernie... He knows what he's doing and this is important enough that I think
Fri May 27, 2016, 11:10 AM
May 2016

he has likely thought it all through.

*Part of me wonders if he is planning to approach this as entertainment, knowing tRump would go along with that. Bernie has a good sense of humor and they could play off each other well if they parried back and forth... and Bernie would always get the last, winning point in because he's far more knowledgeable and strategic.*

TexasBushwhacker

(20,191 posts)
55. And just has a better sense of humor
Fri May 27, 2016, 01:11 PM
May 2016

We laugh AT Trump. We laugh WITH Bernie.

It's kind of like comparing a freak show like Carrot Top to Jon Stewart.

 

Darb

(2,807 posts)
54. Please, please, please debate.
Fri May 27, 2016, 11:14 AM
May 2016

Bernie would expose that fucking fraud like never before. Trump would be a laughing stock by the time it was over.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
58. Sanders agreed to be on this weekends Kimmel show, and No sign of Trump? Ca. primary is 6/6.
Fri May 27, 2016, 02:06 PM
May 2016

Trump told Jimmy K. he would do the interview with Sanders before the Ca. primary, when will you call the TV show and confirm the date?

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