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In reply to the discussion: Can someone explain why Trump repeatedly told his supporters he didn't need their votes? [View all]sheshe2
(88,320 posts)19. 'Sarcasm' ? ...hmmm
Russian officials began to target email addresses associated with Hillary Clintons personal and campaign offices on or around the same day Donald Trump called on Russia to find emails that were missing from her personal server, according to a new indictment from Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Russia, if youre listening, I hope youre able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing, I think you will probably be rewarded mightily by our press, Trump said in a July 27, 2016 news conference.
Russia, if youre listening, I hope youre able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing, I think you will probably be rewarded mightily by our press, Trump said in a July 27, 2016 news conference.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-asked-russia-to-find-clintons-emails-on-or-around-the-same-day-russians-targeted-her-accounts
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Can someone explain why Trump repeatedly told his supporters he didn't need their votes? [View all]
milestogo
Nov 8
OP
Sometimes he blurts out things he should keep secret. Things that are true but best not said.
paleotn
Nov 8
#27
He's actually been remarkably quiet. Strange for a man who seemingly cannot ever shut the fuck up.
paleotn
Nov 8
#61
The ability to understand context and nuance seems to have left the building.
TwilightZone
Nov 8
#23
Morons sometimes blurt out things they shouldn't. Makes them feel big and in charge....
paleotn
Nov 8
#33
Because he had fixers in place if he lost. From the folks in GA that were not going to certify if he lost
tulipsandroses
Nov 8
#12
*** NO PUSH FOR MAIL IN BALLOTS !!! *** MIBs were the bases of Trumps "cheating" allegations and what technically pushed
uponit7771
Nov 8
#17
Until a random audit of the voting tabulators and the paper ballot cards is done, the tally is suspect
LiberalArkie
Nov 8
#28
All these point are exactly why we shouldn't just fold our tents and go HOME. I say NO lets figure out WHAT HAPPEN so
usaf-vet
Nov 8
#41
He never wants to owe anybody anything, so he's telling them up front he doesn't need their votes. Tough guy, false
Martin68
Nov 8
#43