The Word Salad That Was Sarah Palin’s Endorsement Of Donald Trump

The cover of today’s New York Daily News

As Sarah Palin, former half-term governor of Alaska (before she quit), endorsed GOP White House hopeful Donald Trump, political folks across the country watched this incredible word salad pour forth from her mouth.

It’s really something to see. Just a few samples:

• “Well, and then, funny, ha ha, not funny, but now, what they’re doing is wailing, ‘Well, Trump and his Trumpeters, they’re not conservative enough.’ ”

• “And he, who would negotiate deals, kind of with the skills of a community organizer maybe organizing a neighborhood tea, well, he deciding that, ‘No, America would apologize as part of the deal,’ as the enemy sends a message to the rest of the world that they capture and we kowtow, and we apologize, and then, we bend over and say, ‘Thank you, enemy.’ ”

• “We’re talking about no more Reaganesque power that comes from strength. Power through strength.” (I think that was a bungled attempt to recall President Reagan’s famous “Peace through strength” line, but does it really matter?)

And, have you ever seen The Donald sit back so passively and hand the spotlight to someone else?

In related news, Trump refused to rule out a Palin as his running mate during an appearance on The Today Show this morning.

Tina Fey is must be dancing in the streets today.

Sarah Palin Endorses Donald Trump For President

Sarah Palin, former half-term governor of Alaska and failed 2008 vice-presidential candidate, has endorsed Donald Trump in the Republican presidential primary.

From the New York Times:

“I’m proud to endorse Donald J. Trump for president,” Ms. Palin said in a statement provided by his campaign.

Her support is the highest-profile backing for a Republican contender so far.

“I am greatly honored to receive Sarah’s endorsement,” Mr. Trump said in a statement trumpeting Mrs. Palin’s decision. “She is a friend, and a high-quality person whom I have great respect for. I am proud to have her support.”

In Iowa, where Ms. Palin spent years developing support, the endorsement could be especially helpful.

”Over the years Palin has actually cultivated a number of relationships in Iowa,” said Craig Robinson, the former executive director of the Republican Party of Iowa and publisher of the website The Iowa Republican. ”There are the Tea Party activists who still think she’s great and a breath of fresh air, but she also did a good job of courting Republican donors in the state,” he added.

It should be noted that Palin has been publicly campaigning for the veep choice or a a cabinet position in a Trump administration for months.

Donald Trump Botches Bible Reference At Liberty University

Donald Trump bungles Bible verse giving convocation at Liberty University

But remember y’all – Donald Trump is a BIG fan of the Bible.

Donald Trump gave the convocation at Liberty University — a Christian school in Virginia — on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. day.

And he decided to throw in some scripture.

“Two Corinthians, right?” he announced. “Two Corinthians 3:17. That’s the whole ballgame.”

The Donald seemed to be referencing the second letter to the Corinthians, or “Second Corinthians.”

Not “Two Corinthians.” No one says “Two Corinthians.”

Clearly Trump was attempting to curry favor with the verse which reads, “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”

Other GOP campaigns and the Twitterverse were thrilled to jump on the bungle:

Director of Faith Outreach for Marco Rubio:

Rapid Response Director for Ted Cruz:

And just a reminder of when Trump was asked his favorite Bible verse…

#FAIL

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Donald Trump: Ted Cruz Is A Nasty Guy And NOBODY Likes Him

After yesterday’s Twitter rant attacking Ted Cruz, Donald Trump appeared on ABC News’ This Week armed for bear against Cruz.

And while he was at it, he threw in a couple of comments about same-sex marriage, WHICH The Donald once supported himself, calling Cruz a hypocrite.

Just a sample.

“Look, the truth is, he’s a nasty guy. He was so nice to me. I mean, I knew it. I was watching. I kept saying come on Ted. Let’s go, ok. But he’s a nasty guy. Nobody likes him. Nobody in congress likes him. Nobody likes him anywhere once they get to know him.”

“He’s taking money from people who are very much into the whole gay marriage situation, and he’s taking money from them. He’s raising funds from them. He’s a total hypocrite.”

It was very difficult for George Stephanopoulos to get some straight answers. I’ll give Trump this – he knows how to deflect when he doesn’t want to answer a question.

Watch the full interview below.

Donald Trump Attacks Ted Cruz On Twitter

GOP White House hopeful Donald Trump cemented the news that his “bromance” with fellow Republican Ted Cruz is over with a Saturday “Twitter rant” attacking Cruz on everything from the “birther” issue, to the news of unreported campaign loans, to Cruz’s non-apology over his “New York values” comment at the last Republican debate.

Hillary On Donald Trump: “He’s A Lot More Obsessed With Me Than I Am With Him”

The Tonight Show’s Jimmy Fallon asked Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton if Donald Trump “intimidates” her.

Her reaction is priceless.

Donald Trump Now Has “Freedom Girls” Cheerleaders

Salon points up Donald Trump’s new “official jam” to be performed at his rallies.

Wait. Wait….

A capacity crowd of 10,000 packed into the Pensacola Bay Center Wednesday night for Donald Trump’s latest stop in the Sunshine state and were treated to a patriotic, bubble gum pop trio sensation delivering the campaign’s new “official jam.”

R.E.M. may not want The Donald featuring their music during his massive rallies, but three young members of the Freedom Kids offered the Republican presidential frontrunner a catchy, personalized song to set-off his often rambunctious rallies.

“Cowardiiiiiiiice,” the adorable tikes begin. “Are you serious?” a pint-sized voice asks. “Apologies for freedom? I can’t handle this.”

“When freedom rings answer the call!” the girls implore while acting out the song’s lyrics in American flag adorned ensembles. “On your feet, stand up tall!”

“Enemies of freedom face the music, come on boys take ’em down/President Donald Trump knows how to make America great/Deal from strength or get crushed every time!”

Donald Trump Started Playing “Born In The USA” At Rallies To Taunt Ted Cruz

Via Talking Points Memo:

Now that he has raised questions about Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-TX) Canadian birth and American citizenship, Donald Trump has started playing Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the USA” before campaign rallies, according to reports in The Weekly Standard and the Texas Tribune.

The introduction of the song may be an attempt by the real estate mogul to troll Cruz as many openly wonder whether he is eligible to run for president.

Cruz was born in Canada, but his mother was an American citizen, earning Cruz citizenship in the United States at birth. The Texas senator has repeatedly said that he is eligible to run for president.

News Round-Up: January 11, 2016

Michael Bloomberg

Some news stories you may have missed:

• Multi-billionaire Michael Bloomberg, three-term mayor of New York City, is mulling over a possible independent run for president. The former Democrat-turned-Republican-turned-Independent is worth $37 Billion.

• Statistics show the number of Grindr and Tinder-related crimes (rape, attempted murder) has soared by 700% over the last two years in the UK.

• Donald Trump thinks the NFL has “gone soft.”

• Jim Obergefell, whose case at the U.S. Supreme Court brought marriage equality to the entire country, will sit with the First Lady at tomorrow night’s State of the Union address.

• Just because she won a Golden Globe last night for her acting turn in American Horror Story doesn’t mean she’s leaving music behind. Gaga announced to reporters last night she’ll be releasing a new album this year.

• Ellen DeGeneres says Hillary Clinton is “everything I want in a president.”