@Bencjacobs Especially if he's convicted.
— Daily Trix (@DailyTrix) March 29, 2016
The Lewandowski-Fields incident has taught Trump national spokesperson Katrina Pierson a thing or two about political campaigns. Namely, that problems persistently plaguing your campaign are always someone else’s fault.
Katrina Pierson falsely claims that Michelle Fields didn't contact the campaign after Lewandowski grabbed her.
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) March 29, 2016
Katrina Pierson is insisting Michelle Fields "crossed the threshold of the Secret Service"
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) March 29, 2016
And speaking of crossing thresholds, Pierson thinks the media should back off:
Katrina Pierson says in light of this presidential campaigns "should change the rules about how much access reporters get"
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) March 29, 2016
Oh, really?
@Bencjacobs what.
— Doug Stafford (@dougstafford) March 29, 2016
No Katrina that is not how this works. That is not how any of this works. https://t.co/U7Wmzjrgjk
— SalenaZito (@SalenaZito) March 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/LiveFreedomOrDi/status/714869401313411072
“She asked for it” RT @Bencjacobs: Katrina Pierson presidential campaigns “should change the rules about how much access reporters get”
— wernet (@wernet) March 29, 2016
@Bencjacobs @benshapiro I think the media should change the rules about how much access the candidates get.
— David Maliniak (@DavidMaliniak) March 29, 2016
Snort.
But there’s more:
Katrina Pierson says Corey Lewandowski will stay on the campaign full time despite being charged
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) March 29, 2016
And not only that, but:
Recommended
Katrina Pierson says Corey Lewandowski will stay on the campaign even if he is convicted
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) March 29, 2016
Because hey, why not?
When CNN’s Wolf Blitzer asked if Lewandowski would be fired in the event that he’s convicted of a misdemeanor for allegedly roughing up a reporter, Pierson replied “yes” without hesitation.
“Yes, absolutely. Mr. Lewandowski is an integral part of the team, the camp wholeheartedly supports him and will see him through the ordeal,” she said.
If you like that, you’ll love the video:
OK then.
https://twitter.com/Aaron_RS/status/714867147181137920
https://twitter.com/stilloldduck/status/714865723407933440
https://twitter.com/coolestgrandma8/status/714865913145614336
Welp. https://t.co/JsOKlhxL23
— Michelle Ray (@GaltsGirl) March 29, 2016
My surprise meter is broken and requires recalibration https://t.co/ExwdOqgL8E
— PoliMath (@politicalmath) March 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/windycitysmc/status/714865178505056256
Hahahaha. Of course he will. Sigh. Cry. https://t.co/rADad1Ce9G
— Karol Markowicz (@karol) March 29, 2016
.@Bencjacobs Katrina Pierson would defend Jack the Ripper if he was a Trump supporter #DumbAss #NeverTrump
— LI_Ann (@annabella313) March 29, 2016
@Bencjacobs @CatsPolitics That's my favorite kinda campaign: "We understand he burned down our opponent's house, but we approved it." #yikes
— hastypixels (@hastypixels) March 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/714866243912773633
Word to the wise:
That's it. I'm staying off of 5th Ave until after the election. https://t.co/SYyw0ncaIg
— David Marcus (@BlueBoxDave) March 29, 2016
Heh. Maybe not a bad idea.
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Ted Cruz campaign responds to Lewandowski arrest
Donald Trump on the Corey Lewandowski charges: ‘Look at tapes-nothing there!’
‘Wow, you are a scumbag’: Piers Morgan tells Michelle Fields to ‘toughen up’
‘Need a safe space?’ Donald Trump stomps feet over Michelle Fields: ‘Can I press charges?’ [pics]
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