I'm a back bencher at today's 8:00 AM staff meeting of the Trump Campaign Managers.
Manafort:
"Donald, it is a plus for Cruz and Kasich to team up. America sees their true motive - nothing positive, only stop Trump."
Trump:
"It's pathetic. Since you are writing releases, be sure 'pathetic' is the message. What do you think, Corey?"
Lewandowski:
"Agreed, Mr. Trump. They can't win. So priority 1 is keeping you from winning."
Trump:
"OK, It's time to start working on a Vice President. I want someone who is in the Senate, and highly thought of, because in the first 2 months we're going to be all over them to vote and I'll have the full support of the voters. So, we need somebody who can go in for me and make it happen. And I need someone who takes direction, who follows orders. And I think that is Marco."
Manafort :
"Great choice. My polls are positive on Trump Rubio and he's the right choice for all of your reasons.'
Trump:
"And he has a good shot at becoming President because I'll get done everything I need to get done in four years. Corey, get Marco on the phone.
"Marco, this is Donald Trump. Did I catch you at a good time? Good. I want to tell you something and get your feedback. You are on my shortlist for Vice President. #1 I need a senator who can take our program in and get a vote. I'll have the American people behind me so you just need to get the vote. #2 I have high regard for you. You are a hell of a debater, you really know your stuff and I would appreciate your input. #3 I'm confident that I can get everything done in four years - hell, three years, so I'll endorse you 110% to succeed me. Are you in?"
(Mr. Trump left the room)
Trump returns to the room.
Trump: "Marco, I appreciate that. I'm not asking for your endorsement. This is a potential VP discussion and it's early in the process. No, I have not offered it to anyone and yes, I will speak to the three people on the short list." OK, great. I appreciate that and we'll meet in person sometime in the next two weeks. Thanks Marco."
Trump:
"He's in."
Wiley:
"I like Marco and I like Terry Sullivan (Rubio's campaign manager) who Marco will name chief of staff."
Manafort:
"Anything else? Sarah?"
Huckabee Sanders
"It's all good."
Manafort;
"Tim?"
"We're good."
Manafort:
"OK, let's get to work. The story this news cycle is that the Cruz Kasich effort is pathetic. It makes us stronger. It hurts them and helps us - we're going to change Washington and they will do anything, even work together, to try to stop us."
Manafort:
"Donald, it is a plus for Cruz and Kasich to team up. America sees their true motive - nothing positive, only stop Trump."
Trump:
"It's pathetic. Since you are writing releases, be sure 'pathetic' is the message. What do you think, Corey?"
Lewandowski:
"Agreed, Mr. Trump. They can't win. So priority 1 is keeping you from winning."
Trump:
"OK, It's time to start working on a Vice President. I want someone who is in the Senate, and highly thought of, because in the first 2 months we're going to be all over them to vote and I'll have the full support of the voters. So, we need somebody who can go in for me and make it happen. And I need someone who takes direction, who follows orders. And I think that is Marco."
Manafort :
"Great choice. My polls are positive on Trump Rubio and he's the right choice for all of your reasons.'
Trump:
"And he has a good shot at becoming President because I'll get done everything I need to get done in four years. Corey, get Marco on the phone.
"Marco, this is Donald Trump. Did I catch you at a good time? Good. I want to tell you something and get your feedback. You are on my shortlist for Vice President. #1 I need a senator who can take our program in and get a vote. I'll have the American people behind me so you just need to get the vote. #2 I have high regard for you. You are a hell of a debater, you really know your stuff and I would appreciate your input. #3 I'm confident that I can get everything done in four years - hell, three years, so I'll endorse you 110% to succeed me. Are you in?"
(Mr. Trump left the room)
Trump returns to the room.
Trump: "Marco, I appreciate that. I'm not asking for your endorsement. This is a potential VP discussion and it's early in the process. No, I have not offered it to anyone and yes, I will speak to the three people on the short list." OK, great. I appreciate that and we'll meet in person sometime in the next two weeks. Thanks Marco."
Trump:
"He's in."
Wiley:
"I like Marco and I like Terry Sullivan (Rubio's campaign manager) who Marco will name chief of staff."
Manafort:
"Anything else? Sarah?"
Huckabee Sanders
"It's all good."
Manafort;
"Tim?"
"We're good."
Manafort:
"OK, let's get to work. The story this news cycle is that the Cruz Kasich effort is pathetic. It makes us stronger. It hurts them and helps us - we're going to change Washington and they will do anything, even work together, to try to stop us."
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