Trump: ‘I Wouldn’t Be Shocked’ If I Didn’t Get The Nomination

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a South Carolina Republican primary night event in Spartanburg, S.C., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. Trump claimed a big victory in South Carolina's Republican p... Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a South Carolina Republican primary night event in Spartanburg, S.C., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. Trump claimed a big victory in South Carolina's Republican primary Saturday, deepening his hold on the party's presidential field as the contest moved into the South. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) MORE LESS
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said Sunday that he “wouldn’t be shocked” if he didn’t get the GOP nomination, noting that there were “a lot of good people” competing against him.

“Look, I’m dealing with very, very talented people, smart people, good people and you know, I think they’ll be competing. We still have competition,” Trump said on CBS’ “Face the Nation.”

CBS host asked Trump if he’d be shocked if he didn’t get the nomination. Trump took first place Saturday in the South Carolina primary.

“Well, I wouldn’t be shocked. Look, again, I’m competing against, you know, professional politicians, senators, top of the line. I know Ben Carson is still in it, he’s a terrific guy and a talented guy, so I’m competing against a lot of very good people,” he replied. “So you know, I don’t want to say it’s mine. Certainly I’m leading, there’s no question about that, but we’ve got a long way to go.”

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  1. Avatar for xyxox xyxox says:

    I just had to double check to be sure I had not accidentally clicked on an Onion article.

  2. "Look, I’m dealing with very, very talented people, smart people, good people…

    Would those be the “disgusting” ones or the “worst-liar-ever” ones?

  3. Can you imagine what Jon Huntsman thinks, contemplating this spectacle?

  4. 忘记了这一点噪音。?

  5. “Look, again, I’m competing against, you know, professional politicians, senators, top of the line.”

    If these palookas are the top of the line, no wonder the brand is getting its ass kicked by this deranged clown and his insane posse.

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