LePage says he won’t attend Republican convention in Cleveland
Source: Portland Press Herald
Gov. Paul LePage said Tuesday that he does not plan to attend the Republican Partys national convention this month in Cleveland, where the party is expected to make official its nomination of Donald Trump for president.
LePage, who appeared with Trump at a rally in Bangor last week, told Bangors WVOM radio show hosts George Hale and Ric Tyler that he would go if Trump called on him for help. But otherwise LePage said he would again sit out the national convention, as he did four years ago when Mitt Romney was selected to challenge President Obama.
LePage first endorsed New Jersey Gov. Chris Christies bid for the Republican Partys nomination, then threw his support to Trump in February after Christie dropped out of the contest. Maine Republicans, however, selected U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas over Trump during the partys caucus in March.
Tuesdays announcement that he wouldnt attend contrasts with LePages efforts in April, when he campaigned forcefully to become a delegate to the national convention during the Maine Republican Partys state convention.
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Read more: http://www.pressherald.com/2016/07/05/lepage-says-he-wont-attend-republican-convention-in-cleveland/
RATS leave ship
yup
MADem
(135,425 posts)Either that or LePage is miffed because he didn't get the VP nod--LOL!!!!!
metroins
(2,550 posts)I think it's finances. He's only paid 70k and a trip would cost probably 5k. I'm assuming he could use political funds but I'm guessing it's more finance related.
He didn't go to Romneys and Romney was a pretty safe choice.
MADem
(135,425 posts)and she wants to buy a new car.
It's not her "regular" job--it's a summer gig to make some money in a hurry.
I think if he had a hope in hell of being considered for a cabinet post, he'd show up there--even if he had to bunk in with some local yokel or bring the camper van and make do that way.
I mean, it's CLEVELAND--it's not like the thing is being held in Vegas.
crim son
(27,468 posts)That, and he might be asked to speak. If he's learned anything, he's learned that he makes an ass of himself every time he opens his mouth.
jpak
(41,765 posts)Irie Irie
yup
RBInMaine
(13,570 posts)broadcaster75201
(387 posts)nt
PeoViejo
(2,178 posts)of coming home to find his possessions scattered on the front lawn of the Governors' Residence.
cosmicone
(11,014 posts)MADem
(135,425 posts)muntrv
(14,505 posts)Contest?
Thor_MN
(11,843 posts)Night Watchman
(743 posts)I figured a wingnut, Trump-nominating convention would be right up LePage's dark alley!
Thanks. Great way to end this fantastic day.
MADem
(135,425 posts)(I looked it up.)
That which has been seen cannot be unseen!!! LOL!