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22. New title at link: Trump Says He'll Skip Debate, Warns of Possible Convention Riots

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Wed Mar 16, 2016, 09:15 AM

Mar 2016

Trump Says He'll Skip Debate, Warns of Possible Convention Riots

Fresh off three more primary victories, Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll blow off the next Republican presidential debate and warned of “riots” if power-brokers deny him the nomination at the convention even if he's leading in the delegate count.

The billionaire New York developer, who held a narrow lead in Missouri and lost Ohio on Tuesday, is faced with the prospect of a floor fight at the party convention in July if he's leading in delegates but falls short of a majority, 1,237.

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Trump Says He'll Skip Debate, Warns of Possible Convention Riots [View all] MowCowWhoHow III Mar 2016 OP

More like 'threatens riots'. nt icymist Mar 2016 #1

Right on. Like RW gun thuggery is terrorism, not "peaceful occupation". Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2016 #30

Or promises riots TNNurse Mar 2016 #57

He needs to be charged with inciting violence. madaboutharry Mar 2016 #2

Nah, let him continue, would be repuke vs stupid repuke snooper2 Mar 2016 #6

yeah rtracey Mar 2016 #15

No one wants that. madaboutharry Mar 2016 #31

We'll have riots either way, Donald. FailureToCommunicate Mar 2016 #3

I was wondering leftynyc Mar 2016 #12

but but buuuut.... ut oh Mar 2016 #47

Brown shirts marching in the streets! longship Mar 2016 #4

Supported by far right MountCleaners Mar 2016 #5

Hey now... fullautohotdog Mar 2016 #45

Would it look like this. iandhr Mar 2016 #7

Drumpf MynameisBlarney Mar 2016 #8

A real lowlife mobster mentality... Moostache Mar 2016 #9

^^^This!^^^ Surya Gayatri Mar 2016 #26

Go ahead, let him riot, leave the GOP and try to start a third party. 4lbs Mar 2016 #10

I think rtracey Mar 2016 #14

rumor is some conservatives are actually meeting to discuss it. rurallib Mar 2016 #27

well rtracey Mar 2016 #28

Class act pfitz59 Mar 2016 #11

and rtracey Mar 2016 #13

It's called extortion. ladjf Mar 2016 #16

i can think of another name for it, so potentially could: FBI — Terrorism Definition w0nderer Mar 2016 #55

Specifically who are they going to riot against? LastLiberal in PalmSprings Mar 2016 #17

It's called extortion. ladjf Mar 2016 #18

He won't be denied the nomination. He's the face of the future for the right wing. jalan48 Mar 2016 #19

bully crybaby allan01 Mar 2016 #20

More violence from Trump. kacekwl Mar 2016 #21

New title at link: Trump Says He'll Skip Debate, Warns of Possible Convention Riots Eugene Mar 2016 #22

Dems should be in concert to preclude this monster. Gregorian Mar 2016 #23

Trump Trot on parade. nt Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2016 #24

My mom would say houston16revival Mar 2016 #25

Sowing the wind.... Maeve Mar 2016 #29

I think he's right NobodyHere Mar 2016 #32

Oh I hope so! FLPanhandle Mar 2016 #33

Kasich says he will skip it too if Trump is not there. pampango Mar 2016 #34

Anyone actually believe mainstreetonce Mar 2016 #35

Or Bernie? Dustlawyer Mar 2016 #53

What a guy. NT leftyladyfrommo Mar 2016 #36

i do believe that's what's known as a "veiled threat" 0rganism Mar 2016 #37

he has always said he expected to be treated fairly and if not.... dembotoz Mar 2016 #38

People Here Being Stupid billhicks76 Mar 2016 #39

Let the Republican vs Republican party problem continue. Surprised Trump is afraid of a TV debate. Sunlei Mar 2016 #40

He continues to be underestimated. davidthegnome Mar 2016 #41

+1000 There has been a seething pot of hatred and violence building in this country for decades!!!! LongTomH Mar 2016 #44

There will be riots, I have no doubt. Javaman Mar 2016 #42

"Nice place you have here awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #43

Let him skip. Not that he adds anything to the debates anyway. Helen Borg Mar 2016 #46

Drumph's Prediction of Convention Riots WishfulThinker Mar 2016 #48

yep Locrian Mar 2016 #50

OUCH--he's turning his goons on the party now (especially with the Kasichmania) MisterP Mar 2016 #49

What an ass warrprayer Mar 2016 #51

Campaign Buttons gordyfl Mar 2016 #52

"God forbid it should come to that..." he said, smiling darkly. Jester Messiah Mar 2016 #54

I would not condone that, but my people are very passionate! yellowcanine Mar 2016 #56

K&R...Thanks for posting red dog 1 Mar 2016 #58

Looks like white republicans will soon know what Ferguson citizens felt like. krispos42 Mar 2016 #59