Make him sign some sort of pledge, @Reince! That always works. https://t.co/erHTr4pagf
— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) August 3, 2016
Katy Tur of NBC News reports that RNC Chairman Reince Priebus is “apoplectic” with Donald Trump’s refusal to endorse Paul Ryan:
Top republican: @Reince is 'apoplectic' over Trump's refusal to back Ryan. He called several Trump staffers to express his displeasure.
— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) August 3, 2016
More from same source: The next 24 to 72 hours are crucial. There is serious talk about key Republicans coming out hard against Trump.
— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) August 3, 2016
And there’s a report from ABC News this morning that GOP officials are preparing just in case Trump “drops out”:
Priebus "furious," per @jonkarl. Senior GOP officials "actively exploring" how to replace Trump on ballot if he drops out. @GMA
— Rick Klein (@rickklein) August 3, 2016
No mechanism to replace Trump as nominee unless he withdraws himself. Then it would be left to RNC to name a replacement.
— Rick Klein (@rickklein) August 3, 2016
Too late, GOP — you had your shot:
Cue Die Hard gif: "Welcome to the party, pal!" https://t.co/E6Supi2xVL
— Jim Geraghty (@jimgeraghty) August 3, 2016
The idea that Trump would drop out is some pretty desperate magical thinking. https://t.co/qSsNjGMPS8
— Josh Chafetz (@joshchafetz) August 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/amandacarpenter/status/760801958240235521
https://twitter.com/SonnyBunch/status/760797885063626752
And is this even true?
What evidence is there he's thinking of dropping out? https://t.co/JDGwgHCYlO
— David Catanese (@davecatanese) August 3, 2016
If he drops out? I haven't seen any signs that @realDonaldTrump is contemplating dropping out. Wishful thinking? https://t.co/sIRJt1z44L
— Emily C. Singer (@CahnEmily) August 3, 2016
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