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GOP Mega-Donor: Republicans Must Support Trump
Posted On 13 May 2016
Las Vegas casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, one of the most prominent GOP donors of the last decade, wrote an op-ed in the Washington Post this week encouraging Republicans and donors to support Donald Trump. Adelson, who spent nearly $100 million supporting Republican presidential candidates in 2012, said it was time for conservatives to put aside whatever insignificant differences they have with the party’s presumptive nominee.
“The alternative to Trump being sworn in as the nation’s 45th president is frightening,” Adelson wrote. “If Republicans do not come together in support of Trump, Obama will essentially be granted something the Constitution does not allow — a third term in the name of Hillary Clinton.”
As exciting as it has been to watch the unprecedented rise of Trump over the last year, it’s even more exciting to see the impotent NeverTrump movement wither away. Adelson was never a part of that movement, but he could have easily joined the list of prominent Republican donors who are choosing to sit on the sidelines this year. Instead, Adelson – like most of the GOP’s congressional leadership – is beginning to understand that attacking the party’s nominee no longer makes any sense.
“You may not like Trump’s style or what he says on Twitter, but this country needs strong executive leadership more today than at almost any point in its history,” wrote Adelson. “The world is less secure than ever, and our allies have lost confidence in our ability to lead. The economy is not growing the way it should. The middle class is finding it harder and harder to get by.”
To those still threatening to stay home in November, Adelson warns: “The stakes are too high for an outcome that will have a damaging impact on our country.”
It’s hard to believe that the same Republicans who have spent the last eight years (ineffectively) fighting Obama would suddenly throw away a golden opportunity to take back the White House, but that’s exactly what’s happening in some circles. Those circles appear to be diminishing, but they aren’t quite gone. And one of their biggest arguments (Trump can’t win) is no longer relevant. Any other criticisms – valid or not – have to be put in the proper perspective. Namely: How would President Hillary Clinton be preferable?
The Republican Party has been forced, by the voters, to nominate a man they never wanted in the club. It may be a bitter pill for the establishment to swallow, but swallow it they must. The only other pill on the menu is cyanide.
This is a great article and important. Margaret Thatcher said “Socialism is fine until you run out of other people’s money.” We are headed straight there in this country with the national debt being what it is. A third party will only take votes from Trump. It would not win. Hillary Clinton would win. Romney, Where is your love of country?”
If Romney wanted to be President, he should have been man enough to run for it against Trump earlier! As a former Sen Ted Cruz supporter who was deeply disappointed when the consistent Conservative Cruz chose a pro-Muslim running mate, Fiorina, as his campaign’s suicide pill, the Republicans can’t repeat the same mistake by screwing Trump!
what proof do you have that Fiorina is pro- Muslim what does that mean anyway you need to clarify what you are saying.
Fiorina promoted the Ottoman Caliphate of Turkey as being the best government that ever was after 9/11/2001! Her views on immigration favored Muslims! There were a lot of issues that she, herself, raised!
I judge a person that what they themselves say, reflects their views! Fiorina should have clarified what she said! That is one thing about The Donald, what you see and hear is what you have!
mitt romney is a traitor and a butt kissing democrat to boot. WISH HE WOULD TAKE A DIRT NAP.
I got to say I agree with you. I voted for Romney last time and what do I get for it? Stabbed in the back by him, I am about fed up with these so called establishment Republicans, they are sounding a lot more like RINO’s than any thing else. Real Republicans when we have a nominee as Trump is now, need to shut their mouths and support the candidate and stop stabbing him in the back. In my opinion now that we have a nominee anyone that calls themselves a Republican than turns around and says they can’t support Trump sure don’t give a crap about the USA. And yes I know he is still the presumptive nominee but who is left??
It’s in the Corner with him while he is licking his wounds of unforgiveness and hurt feelings.
Anyone but Clinton and Obama will be an improvement. Given an honest soul, it is to be a VAST improvement.
Seemingly yo udo not listen closely to that what Trump delivers – unless you also hate all minorities, women and anyone he cannot make a dime off – then you might be in the right camp.
Nitwit Romney needs to jump on the Trump train or retire from the Party. He will hurt himself and the voters. Trump IS the nominee and all the party needs to support him in any fashion that suits them best.
The BEST article on the Republican establishment being against Donald Trump. The establishment sounds like a bunch of whiny school boys.
Nitwit romney should be tarred and feathered and run out on a rail
2012 was an election Republicans should have won! Romney led the GOP down a rail and off the tracks! The term, “Choke Artist” that The Donald gives him is really appropriate!
‘It may be a bitter pill for the establishment to swallow, but swallow it they must. The only other pill on the menu is cyanide.’ ANY vote for killary/ovomit is a DEATH WISH for America!!
I agree 150%++++++++
And if the bushes don’t get onboard they can join nitwit mit
The same goes for the rest of republicans senators and congressmen.
If you like Trump vote for him if you don’t vote for him anyway let Washington worry about him
since Jesus Christ is not running for president ( never has and never will) it either Hilary or Donald.
If you do not vote for Donald you help elect Hilary.
only democrats, progressives, gays , pervs, illegal aliens and other sub human trash vote f0r democrats .
So pick one for yourself if you do not vote trump for president
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spiritofamericapartybook/2016/04/13/trump-is-love
The Democratic Party want to Shut Radio Talk Host down because Radio Host tells the people just what the Democratics don’t want the people to hear what they are doing to turn our Great Country into a Socialist nation. That is what Hillary is SOCIALIST. THE GOVERNMENT CAN CONTROL AND TAKE AWAY FREEDOM OF SPEACH. AND FREEDOM AND OUR RIGHTS.
To all bernie sanders voters you obviously don’t like hiterlly-killary or what ever you want to call her,so in the general election VOTE TRUMP 2016:)
Do you want change and I don’t mean obuma change I mean real change someone who is going to shake up the status quo of Washington elitist. VOTE TRUMP 2016!!!!!!!#
you can’t see past the end of your nose if you really think that is going to happen.he is already walking back on most of the big speeches, oh they were only suggestion at the time. that doesn’t mean I have to do them.
He needs to cool it down to get the support he needs to get elected then watch out
Trump said that his ideas are suggestions, because CONGRESS MAKES THE LAWS. He does not intend to do everything by executive action like Obama!! Trump is not “walking back” in my opinion. He is clarifying.
Our noses aren’t as big as your’s as you seem obsessed with trying to smell something negative about Trump! See the movie, “Clinton Cash” and then tell me that something is wrong with The Donald!
Adelson also backed Newt Gingrich!
Support him??
Want ANOTHER Nixon?
Newt has proven to be better for the country than “Tricky Dick”.
Good for the country?
That is why the HOUSE censured him?
Look up Newt Gingrich on Wikipedia for a full story, NOT a 30 second sound bite, then see if his pluses don’t out weigh his minuses.
$hitlery HAS gone around not only praising OlBluegums failing policies, she has vowed to EXPAND on them!!! She has said that the $15 minimum wage is a great idea which is interesting because Wendy’s just announced the they will automate their ordering counters and eliminate some 50,000 jobs. I guess ZERO jobs at $15 an hour is far better than 50,000 jobs at $9 an hour. McDonald’s and Carl’s Jr are soon to follow suit. Then there’s the ACA, what a nightmare for her to want to expand that catastrophe. She has also said that she wants amnesty for the illegals as well as to bring in 100’s of thousands of savage animals under the guise of “refugees”. This is what is happening in Europe as we speak for letting that trash into their countries…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44vzMNG2fZc
Wow, I never thought I would side with Sheldon Adelson, but he is correct. Thank you for being the voice of reason Mr. Adelson.
I’m with you 100 percent beautiful Ginger.
In fact the club of diehard Republicans has no color policies the king of America is pushing once again the poor national historiography with its populist Stop Trump
Hillary and Obama’s both should be in prison can’t wait until I don’t have to look or hear these people ever again. They have lied and have nearly ruined this country with all there open boarders and Obama care, all there left wing crap against humanity of the American people. None of us are better off. Trump is the only hope to turn this country around.
I’m with you mr Adelson. We Conservative Republicans need to stand firm and take back the WHITE HOUSE.
AMERICA IS IN NEED OF OUR VOTE NOW STAND UP FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE. THE CONSTITUTION IS WHAT OUR GREAT COUNTRY (NATION) was FOUND ON BY OUR FOUNDING FATHERS. GOD BLESS AMERICA.
VOTE FOR DONALD TRUMP FOR 45 th President of The United States of America.