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monmouth

(21,078 posts)
Thu Aug 9, 2012, 05:25 PM Aug 2012

Here's a heartbreaking story..Bwahahaha


Donald Trump won’t be among featured speakers at GOP convention: sources
His camp claims he will still play a 'major role' at GOP event

He wasn’t hired.

Despite his wishes, Donald Trump will not be among the featured speakers at the Republican National Convention, sources confirmed Thursday.

Trump had been fueling talk that he was going to get a coveted speaking slot during the GOP lovefest later this month — but his team claims he will still play a “major role” in Tampa.

Trump, who flirted with his own presidential run last year, consulted with Mitt Romney’s staff to create a special, secret job for the publicity-hungry real estate mogul at the convention.

“While I am not at liberty to disclose the specifics of Mr. Trump’s time at the RNC,” said the reality television star’s spokesman Michael Cohen, “I can say he will be playing a major role and was happy to honor Gov. Romney’s request to participate in the Tampa convention.”

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/donald-trump-featured-speakers-gop-convention-sources-article-1.1132896#ixzz235QIew7L
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Here's a heartbreaking story..Bwahahaha (Original Post) monmouth Aug 2012 OP
"Major roles" also to be played by.... Scuba Aug 2012 #1
He'll offer to screw people out of their money davidpdx Aug 2012 #2
 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
1. "Major roles" also to be played by....
Fri Aug 10, 2012, 08:20 AM
Aug 2012

Janitors

Ticket takers

Camera operators

Balloon blower-uppers (Donald, this might be perfect for you!!)

Fake cheer soundtrack guys

etc.

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