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Me.

(35,454 posts)
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 01:33 PM Dec 2020

Republicans are furious with Trump for pocketing the money they need for the Georgia runoffs

Where have they been the last four years as he's was robbing taxpayers blind?

Republicans are furious with Trump for pocketing the money they need for the Georgia runoffs: MSNBC’s Kasie Hunt

“During an MSNBC “Morning Joe” discussion on Donald Trump’s actions in the waning days of his presidency, co-host Wille Geist noted the president is spending all his days playing “victim” in order to scam conservative voters out of more money, which contributor Kasie Hunt said is “pissing off Republicans on the Hill.”

As Geist explained, “They’re still making a lot of money off that victimhood that has been at the center of Donald Trump’s story for so many years. He’s now the victim of the media, he’s the victim of Democrats, he’s become the victim of courts, he’s become the victim of state electors doing their job and the victim of the three Supreme Court justices he nominated and got confirmed to the Supreme Court.”

“So the narrative of victimhood has to remain in place for the story to continue and for the money to keep flowing and, as you said, Donald Trump is raising a ton of money,” Geist told co-host Joe Scarborough. “There are the text messages and emails to the supporters to prove it. ‘We need $35 right now to continue to prosecute that case’ and that money goes somewhere else, so he’s hustling his own voters to build up his own pocketbook and the pocketbook of the Republican Party.”

“To your earlier point very, very quickly,” Hunt began. “The money that Republicans are gathering, that President Trump is raising — Republicans on the Hill, they’re pissed off because they are taking that money and they are saying, ‘Oh, you have to help us win these elections in Georgia to win the Senate majority.’ The Trump team is taking that money and doing things for themselves with it.”

https://www.rawstory.com/2020/12/republicans-are-furious-with-trump-for-pocketing-the-money-they-need-for-the-georgia-runoffs-msnbcs-kasie-hunt/

Trump antagonizes Republicans with Georgia fundraising ploy

“President Donald Trump couldn’t make it any clearer: He needs his supporters to fork over cash for the all-important Georgia Senate runoff elections.

“We MUST defend Georgia from the Dems!” he wrote in one recent text message. “I need YOU to secure a WIN in Georgia,” he said in another. “Help us WIN both Senate races in Georgia & STOP Socialist Dems,” he pleaded a few days later.

There’s just one hitch: Trump’s new political machine is pocketing most of the dough — and the campaigns of the Georgia senators competing in the Jan. 5 races aren’t getting a cent."

ews/2020/12/14/trump-republicans-georgia-fundraising-445207

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Republicans are furious with Trump for pocketing the money they need for the Georgia runoffs (Original Post) Me. Dec 2020 OP
"We had no idea he was a thief" dalton99a Dec 2020 #1
But Now That They're HIs Victims... Me. Dec 2020 #2
And they would probably still vote for him again. sleroy49 Dec 2020 #25
No sudden about it. What attracted so many of them was utter uncivilized vulgarity. cstanleytech Dec 2020 #46
Yep, we really didn't iluvtennis Dec 2020 #45
Hey, GOP...Bed. Made. Lie. GoCubsGo Dec 2020 #3
Exactly! smirkymonkey Dec 2020 #7
I got nothin' for these people but a brief violin solo. calimary Dec 2020 #32
Yep, I neglected to add this: GoCubsGo Dec 2020 #35
+1 Me. Dec 2020 #57
What's The Saying... Me. Dec 2020 #58
Maybe this? Whatthe_Firetruck Dec 2020 #101
THat'll Do Me. Dec 2020 #102
The law of un-intended consequences...... NC DENVERPOPS Dec 2020 #39
"I was OK with kids in cages but now the SOB's taking my money!" struggle4progress Dec 2020 #4
Situational morality. dchill Dec 2020 #28
So true! C Moon Dec 2020 #68
More great timing for the runoff election! Blue Owl Dec 2020 #5
I hope the Republicans don't have the brass to claim this is a surprise to them gratuitous Dec 2020 #6
They really are dumb as everyone says C_U_L8R Dec 2020 #8
"You knew I was a snake when you took me in" no_hypocrisy Dec 2020 #9
Also, he's a Trojan whore. dchill Dec 2020 #29
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ... and ... LOL! FakeNoose Dec 2020 #10
Hahahahahahaha! ElementaryPenguin Dec 2020 #11
Grifters Grift. That's What They Do. MineralMan Dec 2020 #12
It's a GRIFTPOCALYPSE! orwell Dec 2020 #13
It's griffters all the way down. FSogol Dec 2020 #19
What did Republicans expect? He's pretty much grifted everyone else. Vinca Dec 2020 #14
They will squawk a bit and then do nothing...They do not want to piss off the loyal tRump voters. mitch96 Dec 2020 #15
Awesome Hekate Dec 2020 #16
I don't really care, do you? onecaliberal Dec 2020 #17
LOLhalla! tanyev Dec 2020 #18
Whom ever has the most money wins? The Republican Way. czarjak Dec 2020 #20
The scorpion and the toad pandr32 Dec 2020 #21
Are they stomping their little feetsies and clenching their tiny little fists Leith Dec 2020 #22
Keep it up Donnie. We appreciate all the help you're giving us. Elwood P Dowd Dec 2020 #23
They won't learn anything wryter2000 Dec 2020 #38
Now they're pissed? jmowreader Dec 2020 #24
There's no honor among thieves mercuryblues Dec 2020 #26
Who would'a thought? jaxexpat Dec 2020 #93
Another reason to COMPLETELY bluestarone Dec 2020 #27
"destroy the GOP!!" yuiyoshida Dec 2020 #30
When it comes to money, Trump has no loyalties. He has always been in this for himself. patphil Dec 2020 #31
He never did want to be a real president and he really doesn't want it for another 4 years. Delmette2.0 Dec 2020 #51
GOP plays dumb Larissa Dec 2020 #33
Republicans lie to get Democrats complacent. GOTV or donate ... Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2020 #34
Tee hee! BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2020 #36
OMG!!! Who would have thought Donald J Trump could be such a f'ing A-hole. Fla Dem Dec 2020 #37
+1 Me. Dec 2020 #56
Please let it be so. He is a complete idiot. Fla Dem Dec 2020 #71
Left me guess, they weren't included in the grift dreamland Dec 2020 #40
hahahahahahahahahaha - that is sweet AmericanCanuck Dec 2020 #41
They got what they deserved. Joinfortmill Dec 2020 #42
The Republican Party is a party of Conartists, what do they expect? DSandra Dec 2020 #43
Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Roland99 Dec 2020 #44
First decent thing Trump has ever done sarge43 Dec 2020 #47
As much as it pisses me off that he's cashing in Mindspin Dec 2020 #48
Welcome to our DU family. niyad Dec 2020 #72
I wonder where he got the idea of "splitting" contributions? George II Dec 2020 #49
You Are Bad Me. Dec 2020 #60
Glad they found out! Cha Dec 2020 #50
Couldn't Happen To More Deversing People Me. Dec 2020 #54
Aloha, Me! Cha Dec 2020 #76
Grifters gotta grift UpInArms Dec 2020 #52
Of course Donald Trump does not care treestar Dec 2020 #53
Cry Baby. sheshe2 Dec 2020 #55
Perfect sheshe2 Me. Dec 2020 #59
Scorpion says "It's my nature" coeur_de_lion Dec 2020 #61
... Me. Dec 2020 #63
Frog coeur_de_lion Dec 2020 #65
True Me. Dec 2020 #66
He steals. That's what he does. ooky Dec 2020 #62
THey Knew, THey Didn't Care Me. Dec 2020 #64
Doesn't he have a $500 million nut due soon...? Grins Dec 2020 #67
I Bet More Than That Me. Dec 2020 #70
I have heard it is 1 billion 400 or so million to D. Bank aka Putin/Russian/Russian Mob and ... Botany Dec 2020 #78
THat 400 Mil Is His Pocket Change Loan Me. Dec 2020 #84
Suckers. jeffreyi Dec 2020 #69
I'm sorry. I apparently missed the part where I am supposed to feel sorry for them?? niyad Dec 2020 #73
Loser and twodogsbarking Dec 2020 #74
i laughed. barbtries Dec 2020 #75
I for one will be laughing all the way to the Senate majority! lastlib Dec 2020 #77
The only way his supporters will find out he's doing this is if one of his propaganda networks NoRoadUntravelled Dec 2020 #79
This sums it up. brewens Dec 2020 #80
Exactly Me. Dec 2020 #83
Hahahaha! 'I never thought leopards would eat MY face', Ruby the Liberal Dec 2020 #81
Hahaha! I need to attend a Loeffler/Perdue rally and ask Ilsa Dec 2020 #82
Hmmm-- lots of infighting going on ailsagirl Dec 2020 #85
Who could have predicted this???!!! Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2020 #86
Hit The Nail On The Head Me. Dec 2020 #89
Bravo! Dumps. Bravo. Well pllayed. Nimble_Idea Dec 2020 #87
You knew he was a snake when you cozied up with him. And coddled him. And... Beartracks Dec 2020 #88
Take it up with Deutsche Bank.They've been bankrolling POUTUS for decades Hassler Dec 2020 #90
So basically the Republicans on the Hill are unnamed Laura PourMeADrink Dec 2020 #91
Womp womp womp womp. Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2020 #92
All these comments are great, but I gotta add... Trueblue Texan Dec 2020 #94
Be reasonable... He probably needs the cash... Raster Dec 2020 #95
"Oh, shut up silly people. You knew damn well he was a snake before you took him in" StarfishSaver Dec 2020 #96
+1 Me. Dec 2020 #100
And I love how Satan's spawn (Ivanka) plans to continue the grift by "running for something" LaMouffette Dec 2020 #97
So Who Will Be Rewarded For Their Loyal Service Me. Dec 2020 #98
Little Marco Rubio, I bet. They already have the degrading nickname made up. LaMouffette Dec 2020 #103
Republicans - especially "Republicans on the Hill" - are furious? BobTheSubgenius Dec 2020 #99
LOL. He's like some roadhouse pole dancer at 4 a.m. LuvLoogie Dec 2020 #104

cstanleytech

(26,298 posts)
46. No sudden about it. What attracted so many of them was utter uncivilized vulgarity.
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 03:43 PM
Dec 2020

That was what really attracted them so it has to make you wonder if they found that attractive then what kind of people they really are in secret.

GoCubsGo

(32,086 posts)
3. Hey, GOP...Bed. Made. Lie.
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 01:38 PM
Dec 2020

You looked the other way when his grifting didn't affect you. Now it does. Tough shit on you.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)
6. I hope the Republicans don't have the brass to claim this is a surprise to them
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 01:48 PM
Dec 2020

What is this, their first day?

C_U_L8R

(45,003 posts)
8. They really are dumb as everyone says
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 01:53 PM
Dec 2020

Maybe Santa will bring them all a mirror so they can stop blaming others and see what fools they are.

mitch96

(13,912 posts)
15. They will squawk a bit and then do nothing...They do not want to piss off the loyal tRump voters.
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 02:13 PM
Dec 2020

They need those votes to win their race....
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Leith

(7,809 posts)
22. Are they stomping their little feetsies and clenching their tiny little fists
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 02:24 PM
Dec 2020

in consternation while they say "Yes, sir. Thank you, sir."

Good.

Maybe the orange monster can make it another "big tough burly guy with tears in his eyes saying 'sir' to him."

Elwood P Dowd

(11,443 posts)
23. Keep it up Donnie. We appreciate all the help you're giving us.
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 02:25 PM
Dec 2020

I posted about it back when he hit the 150 million dollar mark back in late November. Now he is on his way to 300 million. Let's hope he bleeds them dry and when it does finally dry up, he takes his criminal gang of grifters off to some land far, far away. It will make most of these contributors think twice before ever again forking out their cash to repuke candidates.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214643382

jmowreader

(50,560 posts)
24. Now they're pissed?
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 02:29 PM
Dec 2020

It is in Trump’s nature to steal. Why he didn’t join one of the Five Families is the great mystery of our time.

Delmette2.0

(4,166 posts)
51. He never did want to be a real president and he really doesn't want it for another 4 years.
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 04:29 PM
Dec 2020

In 2016 he said that the VP would handle the foreign and domestic issues. That meant he just wanted the photo ops.

Now he claims victimhood and pulls in money for court cases even his lawyers know are going nowhere. Oh, but the money to be made from the base supporters....$10, $20, $30 at a time. Stiff the lawyers as much as possible.

Larissa

(790 posts)
33. GOP plays dumb
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 02:55 PM
Dec 2020

Trump *always* keeps the money; he does not give one damn about the Republican party. Grifters gotta grift. Repeat after me: "Stop the steal! Stop the steal!!"

Fla Dem

(23,692 posts)
37. OMG!!! Who would have thought Donald J Trump could be such a f'ing A-hole.
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 03:13 PM
Dec 2020

Last edited Tue Dec 15, 2020, 07:52 PM - Edit history (1)

“We MUST defend Georgia from the Dems!” he wrote in one recent text message. “I need YOU to secure a WIN in Georgia,” he said in another. “Help us WIN both Senate races in Georgia & STOP Socialist Dems,” he pleaded a few days later.

There’s just one hitch: Trump’s new political machine is pocketing most of the dough — and the campaigns of the Georgia senators competing in the Jan. 5 races aren’t getting a cent."


Been in plain sight for the past 5 years. Dumpster has never done anything for the benefit of others. He is a major scam artist, a conniver and a hustler. He was before he got into politics and he elevated his game once he was.

Do not feel one bit of sorry for those whining Republicans. In fact super glad he's hurting their efforts in the Ga. Senate races.

DSandra

(999 posts)
43. The Republican Party is a party of Conartists, what do they expect?
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 03:31 PM
Dec 2020

There is no honor among thieves.

Me.

(35,454 posts)
54. Couldn't Happen To More Deversing People
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 06:26 PM
Dec 2020

I hope the threats of tear the party down is a promise kept. THey berated our country, caged children and contributed to the death of over 300,00. I have no sort of sympahy for them.

Aloha Cha...have been hearing how responsible Hawaii has been regarding the virus...

💜✨☀️💝

Cha

(297,323 posts)
76. Aloha, Me!
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 08:52 PM
Dec 2020

That's good to hear that the news is out there about how responsible we are here in Hawaii!

Take Care!💜✨☀️💝

treestar

(82,383 posts)
53. Of course Donald Trump does not care
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 05:14 PM
Dec 2020

about the Senate at this point. It's not part of his future.

coeur_de_lion

(3,680 posts)
65. Frog
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 06:43 PM
Dec 2020

The toad is Barr. You have to admit there is a tremendous resemplance to Barr and a toad -- uncanny.

Me.

(35,454 posts)
64. THey Knew, THey Didn't Care
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 06:39 PM
Dec 2020

because he had value for them and it wasn't their money, now is is.

Me.

(35,454 posts)
70. I Bet More Than That
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 07:16 PM
Dec 2020

and from what I read, Deutsche bank is shying away from him. The adverse publicity has been terrible and people that they want banking with them are turning their backs and going elsewhere.

Botany

(70,518 posts)
78. I have heard it is 1 billion 400 or so million to D. Bank aka Putin/Russian/Russian Mob and ...
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 08:59 PM
Dec 2020

... the rest to China and Saudi Arabia. It was all there in the Steele Dossier.

lastlib

(23,250 posts)
77. I for one will be laughing all the way to the Senate majority!
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 08:59 PM
Dec 2020
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NoRoadUntravelled

(2,626 posts)
79. The only way his supporters will find out he's doing this is if one of his propaganda networks
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 09:01 PM
Dec 2020

tells them. Of course, even then, they wouldn't believe it anyway.

Ruby the Liberal

(26,219 posts)
81. Hahahaha! 'I never thought leopards would eat MY face',
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 09:16 PM
Dec 2020

sobs people who voted for the Leopards Eating People's Faces party.

Ilsa

(61,695 posts)
82. Hahaha! I need to attend a Loeffler/Perdue rally and ask
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 09:55 PM
Dec 2020

them how they feel about donald taking money meant for them!

Beartracks

(12,816 posts)
88. You knew he was a snake when you cozied up with him. And coddled him. And...
Tue Dec 15, 2020, 11:52 PM
Dec 2020

.. protected him. And covered his ass. And kissed his ass. And...

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Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
91. So basically the Republicans on the Hill are unnamed
Wed Dec 16, 2020, 02:28 AM
Dec 2020

and we are basing this on Hunt's scoop? Not saying it's bad, just trying to synthesize

Trueblue Texan

(2,430 posts)
94. All these comments are great, but I gotta add...
Wed Dec 16, 2020, 08:32 AM
Dec 2020

...he is giving them ample evidence that he's going to be gone soon. The fuller he can fill his pockets, the better. He needs all the cash he can abscond with before Jan 20 so these ridiculous lawsuits continue even now and his pleas for donations for Lloefler and Purdue are just fattening his pockets. His chaos will remain, but he'll soon be gone. He knows what's coming for him at 12:01 Jan 20, 2021 and he won't be around to put on the cuffs. Then we'll be right back here making fun of his victims again.

Raster

(20,998 posts)
95. Be reasonable... He probably needs the cash...
Wed Dec 16, 2020, 08:46 AM
Dec 2020

...and judges won't let him near cancer charities for kids.

 

StarfishSaver

(18,486 posts)
96. "Oh, shut up silly people. You knew damn well he was a snake before you took him in"
Wed Dec 16, 2020, 08:54 AM
Dec 2020


“Take me in oh tender woman

Take me in, for heaven's sake

Take me in oh tender woman,” sighed the snake
...
But instead of saying thanks, that snake gave her a vicious bite
...
“I saved you,” cried that woman

“And you've bit me even, why?

You know your bite is poisonous and now I'm going to die”

“Oh shut up, silly woman,” said the reptile with a grin

“You knew damn well I was a snake before you took me in"

LaMouffette

(2,037 posts)
97. And I love how Satan's spawn (Ivanka) plans to continue the grift by "running for something"
Wed Dec 16, 2020, 10:29 AM
Dec 2020

in Florida! Will the Republican Party support her efforts? Probably! They never learn. Neither do Republican voters, apparently.

Me.

(35,454 posts)
98. So Who Will Be Rewarded For Their Loyal Service
Wed Dec 16, 2020, 12:12 PM
Dec 2020

by a challenge from Princess Perfect, De Santis or Rubio?

LaMouffette

(2,037 posts)
103. Little Marco Rubio, I bet. They already have the degrading nickname made up.
Wed Dec 16, 2020, 02:19 PM
Dec 2020

It's hard to think of a good way to make fun of the name "Ron DeSantis." "Ron De Santis Claus"? "Wrong DeSantis"?

BobTheSubgenius

(11,564 posts)
99. Republicans - especially "Republicans on the Hill" - are furious?
Wed Dec 16, 2020, 12:39 PM
Dec 2020

Where have they been for the last 4 years, and why weren't they briefed when they returned from wherever that was?

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