Iowa GOP Cancels Fundraiser After Trump Backs Out

[Skidmore]

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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Billionaire Donald Trump is cancelling his appearance at one of the Iowa Republican Party's biggest annual fundraisers, prompting the state's GOP leaders to scrub the event.

Trump was scheduled to headline the Iowa GOP's annual Lincoln Dinner on June 10 in Des Moines. Interest in Trump's appearance prompted planners to move the event to a larger venue.

Iowa's Republican caucuses will begin the 2012 presidential nominating contests, and Trump's acceptance fueled speculation he would enter the race.....


In a statement Thursday, state GOP officials expressed their disappointment, saying "In Iowa, your word is bond. We are disappointed that Mr. Trump has chosen not to honor his commitment to Iowa Republicans."

This is an immensely satisfying development. The Rs like to brag about their Lincoln Dinner bash and it ain't happening.

[randr]

1. Are they admitting that Trump was the best they got?

Where can I buy one of those republican towels?

[RandySF]

2. Believe it or not, Republicans used to have more class than this

I one of the rare DU'ers who believes the country needs at least two, sane healthy parties, regardless of whether I agree with one of them. How much worse can it get for them?

[Skidmore]

3. Normally I would agree but the vestiges of the R Party

is hankering for the likes of Palin or Huckabee.