Breaking on Politico: Trump to set his hair on fire tomorrow... and endorse Newt.. or maybe Mitt

[DCBob]

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another update..

Word started leaking out in Las Vegas earlier that Donald Trump's "major announcement" is to back Newt Gingrich, and sources supporting the former House Speaker confirmed to POLITICO that was fhe case. The New York Times and the Associated Press, among others.

But by this morning, other sources said that Trump's endorsement may actually go to Mitt Romney, who Trump has been lobbied heavily to endorse for the last few weeks.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/02/trump-to-endorse-newt-113227.html

What a joke!

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update...

Word started leaking out in Las Vegas earlier that Donald Trump's "major announcement" is to back Newt Gingrich, and sources are confirming it to POLITICO.

The announcement is expected to come at an 11:30 a.m. press conference tomorrow that The Donald is holding.

The move is a bit unexpected, since Trump had talked even within the last few days about how he may be compelled to run a third-party campaign of his own if he didn't see a Republican candidate who he thought could beat President Obama.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/02/trump-to-endorse-newt-113227.html

Does it get any better than this!!!

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A 'major announcement' from Trump tomorrow

What it is exactly isn't clear.

But from Trump adviser Michael Cohen comes this statement:

Donald J. Trump will be making a major announcement tomorrow (Thursday, February 2, 2012) at 12:30 p.m. at Trump International Hotel & Tower, Las Vegas, Nevada. He will be arriving this evening at approximately 11:30 p.m. The announcement will pertain to the Presidential race.

Sources said last week that Trump was getting lobbied to endorse Mitt Romney in the GOP presidential race, but he's also continued talking about a potential run of his own as a third-party candidate.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/02/a-major-announcement-from-trump-tomorrow-113193.html

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Gawd I hope he runs third party. Can it get any crazier!

[Proud Liberal Dem]

1. Wild bet:

will endorse Romney (hence his appearance in Nevada- site of the next GOP primary/caucus)

[DCBob]

3. Probably. I cant see him endorsing Gingrich or Santorum or Paul..

or Obama

But I really want to keep my hopes up for third party.

[Bjorn Against]

10. Gingrich and Santorum were the only two who said yes to his debate

And thus the only two who did not bruise his ego. If he were to endorse anyone it would be Gingrich, but I think a third party announcement is very likely.

[DCBob]

11. yeah, I forgot about that.

For sure Trump is an ego maniac and anyone that bruises he ego will pay for it.

[leftynyc]

39. True but it's because of his ego

that I'm skeptical....Trump endorsing a sure loser?

[onehandle]

7. Probably. nt

[Bjorn Against]

9. I don't think he likes Romney at all

Romney was one of the first to say no to his debate and he was royally pissed off about it, I may be wrong but I think he would be more likely to run against Romney than endorse him. My guess is that he announces a third party run.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

32. Stiff Romney knew he be witless against Trump's savvy. Trump may be an asshole

but he's one smart asshole.

[feat12515si]

23. agreed

[immoderate]

2. Please don't wake me if I'm sleeping. I'll pass.

I've lived in Manhattan. I thought of it as Disneyland for Adults. Trump is like one of the cartoon greeters to the park. Goofy?

--imm

[leftynyc]

40. NYers pay no attention to Trump

Nothing but a joke here. He says he has "millions" that follow him but I have no idea where they live. All I can tell you for sure is that they're not NYers.

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

4. I have a feeling that he'll endorse Mitt Romney.

[DCBob]

5. jumping on the band wagon.

[appleannie1]

6. Like I give a crap. Hope he runs. He is about as useless as everyone else running

[sufrommich]

8. Free Republic is reporting that Trump will

endorse Gingrich.So is Hot Air (another conservative site).

[DCBob]

12. Interesting.

If so, I wonder if Trump will fund the Grinch campaign. Of course Trump will demand something in return.. maybe VP slot.

[sufrommich]

14. Gingrich/Trump. Oy. nt

[DCBob]

15. That might be entertaining.

[morningfog]

21. No, that would most definitely be entertaining.

Just imagine it!

[wandy]

13. Reading the title of the op, 'Trump to set his hair on fire' my first thought was..

Isn't that being crule to cats?

[doc03]

16. I predict he won't see his shadow and we will have an early spring n/t

[DCBob]

17. HA!

good one!

[Thrill]

18. If Newt gets Trump and Palin this week

Mittens might be in trouble. lol

[DCBob]

19. How about Bachman and make it a threesome!!

[DCBob]

20. Hes going to endorse Gingrich!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002254428

This is great news. That should bump up the Noot ego a couple a more notches!

[morningfog]

22. Incredible. This means that Newt really is going to stay in for a while.

This is going to get even more bloody. I am loving it. Should be great fun through at least Super Tuesday.

[DCBob]

24. yes, I think so too. If fact it could mean alot more.

If it looks like Romney is inevitable, these two ego-maniacs might think they can win with a 3rd party run.. Newt/Trump. BTW, Trump left the Republican party last year and is now a registered Indepedent. This could get really interesting.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

25. Wow!

Despite the establishment rush to crown Romney as the nominee, first before he LOST SC and now that he's won FL, the "Not-Romney" crowd is really working hard to make sure that that doesn't happen anytime soon. Party unity is going to be a b***h for them this year!

[DCBob]

26. This will certainly make this chaotic mess even more chaotic.

In fact its possible Trump might be thnking 3rd party with himself as VP.

yes get the popcorn ready!

[Proud Liberal Dem]

28. I will heartily endorse "Mr. Birther" himself (and Newt)

for a third party kamikaze suicide run by the right-wing in this upcoming election.

Like I said.................

[Ruby the Liberal]

27. Could he possibly be a bigger attention whore.

I mean really. Who gives a fluted shit who he is endorsing?

My bet is that of people who care, Kim Kardashian and Tim Tebow's opinion will carry more weight.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

29. He and Newt go together good in this regard

It's a natural now that I think about it.

[Ruby the Liberal]

30. No question.

It boggles the mind that someone could think so highly of themselves (or better, think others do) and to this extent.

I mean, really - scheduling a press conference in advance (including crossing the continent on an aircraft) to make sure you have maximum RadarOnline/TMZ exposure?

Boggles...

[Laura PourMeADrink]

31. I think I disagree. Either way, this helps us get closer to a 2nd term. If

he goes third party, good. If he endorses Noot, good. Both help. Third Party run
perfect. But, even endorsing Noot - with all his money - and big fat mouth...he'll
be trashing Mittens.

This is WONDERFUL NEWS, glad I signed on will sleep like a baby tonight.

[Ruby the Liberal]

33. No question, and I am one of the camp here

who delights more in the debates and campaign ads than should be considered a reasonable response to entertainment.

My problem wasn't that he chose Noot (and am thrilled he did - as I am not ready for the Night of Long Knives to end) - my problem was the pomp and circumstance he chose to surround said "announcement".

It personifies everything that is wrong with the LIV in this nation that anyone even gives a shit.

Know what I mean?

[Laura PourMeADrink]

35. Yes, I know what you mean. BTW, on twitter, Drudge was saying his sources say it's Romney nt

[Ruby the Liberal]

36. Allow me to feign shock.

He must not have gotten the BREAKING!! URGENT!! headlines he was going for, so needed to mix it up a bit and add "uncertainty" to the mix to see if he can't lizard his way into the newz cycle.

[leftynyc]

41. I had a thought

and I haven't read all the comments so someone may have already mentioned. Maybe he's looking to CAUSE a brokered convention - and hope the party (that he just left to be an independent) picks him to save the day? His ego really is that big.

And, of course - GO BLUE!!!

[Ruby the Liberal]

46. Given that the vapid endorsement is now Romney, you are likely on to something here.

I like the way you think.

[Major Hogwash]

37. I hope he does that "You're Fired" look one more time tomorrow.

I can't get enough of watching Conan make fun of him for that stupid look on his face.
That one guy from Saturday Night Live used to do the best impression I had ever seen of Trump.

By the way, even though Trump is going to endorse Noot, that weasel that Trump wears on top of his head is leaning towards endorsing Romney.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

34. Nat Silver just said PPP poll has Mittens leading Noot by 15-20 points in Nevada.. nt

[DCBob]

42. Thats pre "not concerned about the very poor" remark.

That incredibly dumb remark will drop his numbers significantly.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

43. Good point. But, I think if they back off of Mitt it will

Be because his comments tarnish his electability

Not because they are worried he doesn't care about the poor.

The Republicans I know are concerned and upset that the country is going broke from helping
people who are bilking the system - taking government money
and being lazy. They think it's a huge portion of the budget
and growing in leaps and bounds - although in reality it's only
9% of the budget.

[Tx4obama]

38. I absolutely hate it when some is going to make an annoucement and the news gets out ahead of time

I remember the night when news broke that President Obama was going to make an important announcement late in the evening...
all the cable news networks had their cameras focused on Obama's podium at the White House for a couple of hours and before President Obama had the chance to come to the microphone to tell The USA and The World that Bin Laden was dead the reporters said it first.
That really pissed me off!

[Laura PourMeADrink]

44. I agree. To me, this is a down side of the super electronic age we are in. I hate it when

they project election winners a second after the polls close. My favorite political memories
are of the days when you didn't really know what was going to happen and you could watch
the numbers all night. It was fun and exciting.

[BillyV123]

45. Full Text of Trump Endorsement...in advance!

And Now A Word From An Asshole.Thoughts at 3 A.M.: The Politics of Professor Snark http://thoughtsatthreeam.blogspot.com/2012/02/and-now-word-from-asshole.html?spref=tw