Thread: Ben Carson to endorse Trump

-Ben Carson, who dropped out of the Republican presidential race just last week, will endorse front-runner Donald Trump on Friday.

Trump confirmed the endorsement during the Republican presidential debate Thursday night.

The retired neurosurgeon plans to hold a press conference at 9 a.m. ET Friday to announce his support, sources told Fox News.

The backing from the outsider ex-candidate, who captivated conservative voters with his unconventional campaign, could give Trump a boost as the candidates charge into critical primaries next Tuesday in Florida, Ohio and three other states.

It also serves as a potential counterweight as other ex-candidates weigh in against him. Former HP CEO Carly Fiorina endorsed Ted Cruz earlier this week, and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is meeting with Trump's rivals, though it's unclear whether he might endorse someone before Tuesday.

The Washington Post first reported on Carson's expected endorsement. Sources told the Post that Carson agreed to the endorsement after a meeting with Trump at...

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016...urces-say.html

I'm surprised and disappointed too - it's probably going to be due to a VP candidacy and the article is right, it will probably push Trump well past the others - which especially means I wouldn't be voting for anyone on the ballot in November. I can't vote for someone like Carson who would expect me to compromise my health and my principles, and then if I refused, to force me to do so.

Originally Posted by KaySharpe

I'm surprised and disappointed too - it's probably going to be due to a VP candidacy and the article is right, it will probably push Trump well past the others - which especially means I wouldn't be voting for anyone on the ballot in November. I can't vote for someone like Carson who would expect me to compromise my health and my principles, and then if I refused, to force me to do so.

Are you talking about his stance on vaccines?

Originally Posted by Susan

Are you talking about his stance on vaccines?

Yes. I don't mind if someone is pro-vaccine (most people are, by default) but don't expect me and mine to join in what we feel is an unethical, immoral, dangerous and usually unnecessary medical procedure.

This is just plain weird

Originally Posted by Valiant Woman

I'm sorely disappointed to say the least. But I will listen to Dr. Carson's reasoning before I decide. I respect and admire him too much to make a judgment call before hearing him out. ��

He said all along he would support whomever the PEOPLE chose...I did not expect him to endorse anyone but to strongly support whomever the nominee was.
This came as a little surprise to me as well but I believe many realize if anyone can beat Hillary, it's him.

I said as soon as he dropped out that a Trump/Carson ticket would be HUGE..am not saying that's next but it is certainly being pondered, I am sure.

Very surprised to hear this news.

Originally Posted by KaySharpe

I'm surprised and disappointed too - it's probably going to be due to a VP candidacy and the article is right, it will probably push Trump well past the others - which especially means I wouldn't be voting for anyone on the ballot in November. I can't vote for someone like Carson who would expect me to compromise my health and my principles, and then if I refused, to force me to do so.

No vote is a vote..pretty sure Hillary holds the same views...is there any other issues you hold in high value for America that would persuade you to vote?

I should say I'm surprised because of the two remaining viable candidates (Trump and Cruz), Senator Cruz is clearly conservative while Trump has been all over the map, particularly on the issue of abortion.

I could understand the endorsement if Trump were already the chosen candidate, because then it would be a question of the lesser of evils (Trump, or Clinton, or Sanders), but at this point in time, Cruz is still in the running.