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Cali_Democrat

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Thu May 26, 2016, 02:30 PM May 2016

Donald Trump rep: offer to debate Bernie Sanders was just a joke [View all]

Source: Guardian

Donald Trump was only joking when he said he would debate Bernie Sanders, his campaign said on Thursday after a morning of media frenzy.

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Sanders’ campaign confirmed he was serious about the opportunity if Trump was, but an aide to Trump clarified on Thursday that the former reality TV star was joking and had no intention to actually debate Sanders.

A debate between candidates from both parties before the conclusion of the nominating process would have been highly unusual and a potential headache for Clinton, who turned down an invitation from Fox News to debate Sanders earlier this week – citing the need to shift gears toward the looming battle with Trump in November.

Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/may/26/california-debate-bernie-sanders-donald-trump

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shucks! oldandhappy May 2016 #1
"the Trump official indicated it's something that may be under consideration now that remarks have" w4rma May 2016 #21
"tongue and cheek" ?? It is "tongue IN cheek" Trumpyman. yellowcanine May 2016 #64
good thing nobody was desperate enough for attention to fall for this shenanigan nt msongs May 2016 #2
moreover Bernie told drumpf to piss off..... MidwestTech May 2016 #3
Link? The only Sanders tweet I saw was "Game on." SunSeeker May 2016 #11
I'd love to see the debate. Trump is afraid to debate Bernie. JDPriestly May 2016 #23
Trump would love to get on stage with Bernie creeksneakers2 May 2016 #31
Hillary hurts Bernie with her unwillingness to debate in California. JDPriestly May 2016 #34
The race is over creeksneakers2 May 2016 #35
Earning the respect of voters? Lordquinton May 2016 #36
I'm fine with Bernie staying on point creeksneakers2 May 2016 #54
Then why did Clinton agree and back out? Lordquinton May 2016 #56
She says she's turning her attention to Trump creeksneakers2 May 2016 #57
"What's in it for her?" Classic Clinton and the reason I won't vote for her but am voting JDPriestly May 2016 #39
What's in it for her strategically creeksneakers2 May 2016 #55
For Bernie, it is about the American people. JDPriestly May 2016 #62
Bullshit on the News! SouthernDemLinda May 2016 #58
Actually, it was orchestrated by the Sanders camp. TwilightZone May 2016 #18
i/m watching tne presser Jack Bone May 2016 #4
just stopped...on another topic now nt Jack Bone May 2016 #5
yeah Trump said he'll do it Jack Bone May 2016 #9
saying he wants to give it to womenshealth charity('s) Jack Bone May 2016 #13
asking why should FOX pocket all the coin, they should donate it.. Jack Bone May 2016 #14
Like Trump stiffed the Vets. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2016 #27
Why not hold it in the Rose Bowl? JDPriestly May 2016 #40
He doesnt give the first shit about charity Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #8
Like most bullies Trump is a coward. Bernie would have embarrassed Trump in front of millions. jalan48 May 2016 #6
The first "communist" or "tax raiser" would have killed Bernie jmowreader May 2016 #25
Only to older, brainwashed Americans. jalan48 May 2016 #28
This message was self-deleted by its author SouthernDemLinda May 2016 #59
Bernie knows where of he speaks! SouthernDemLinda May 2016 #60
Absolutely! Welcome to DU. jalan48 May 2016 #61
He is a scared little man with little hands and a goofy looking combover. Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #7
And Samders campaign fell for it. hrmjustin May 2016 #10
100% agree, and Sanders (maybe it was Weaver) fell for it. OnDoutside May 2016 #32
Fell for what? Lordquinton May 2016 #37
Trumps joke. hrmjustin May 2016 #38
That makes no sense Lordquinton May 2016 #41
Didn't he also say he wants millions for the debate? hrmjustin May 2016 #43
After he said it was a joke Lordquinton May 2016 #46
He won't debate Sanders. hrmjustin May 2016 #47
OK, where did Sanders "fall for it" Lordquinton May 2016 #48
We disagree. Sanders fell for it. hrmjustin May 2016 #49
There was nothing to fall for Lordquinton May 2016 #50
👆 this. deathrind May 2016 #51
No one will explain the joke, I feel left out! Lordquinton May 2016 #52
Does everything have to be spelled out to them ? ;) OnDoutside May 2016 #42
Yes. hrmjustin May 2016 #44
Please explain the joke Lordquinton May 2016 #45
More like Trumps campaign is now running whistler162 May 2016 #63
With Trump, it's anyway the wind blows. His entire campaign is the joke. Agnosticsherbet May 2016 #12
do we really want Bernie, who bought the debate offer, as a nominee/POTUS? ericson00 May 2016 #15
Yes. Trump is reneging because he knows he doesn't have chance against Bernie. JDPriestly May 2016 #24
Kinda seems like he got tricked, imo. Gullible. bravenak May 2016 #30
Trump chickens out of debating Bernie lol! riderinthestorm May 2016 #16
Whimping out, eh? Scientific May 2016 #17
bern enid602 May 2016 #19
I didn't know Trump knew what a joke was... Saviolo May 2016 #20
Donald should know what a joke is, He is a joke. and not a funny one olddad56 May 2016 #22
I am betting mainstreetonce May 2016 #26
No surprise from me coming from trump still_one May 2016 #29
Where is the exact quote from the Trump campaign suggesting that he was "only joking"? mhatrw May 2016 #33
If this is true... ConsiderThis_2016 May 2016 #53
How About a Debate at Wrestlemania Penn Voter May 2016 #65
COWARD CRK7376 May 2016 #66
Trump IS a joke! Dont call me Shirley May 2016 #67
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