Thursday, September 3, 2015

Donald Trump rules out running as independent US Presidential candidate

US presidential candidate Donald Trump has signed a pledge ruling out an Independent run for the White House.

It means the billionaire will only run as a Republican candidate, after the Party officials forced him to show his full support to the Republicans.

The latest polls extends Trump's lead to 30%.

Our correspondent Nick Harper was at the event in New York where Trump made the announcement and says unless Trump breaks his promise he can only run as a Republican.

IN: "That effectively means..."
OUT: "...nominee."
DUR: 30 seconds

CLIP 1: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0903trump-nh1.mp3

Our correspondent Nick Harper was at the event in New York and says it was tactical move by the Republican Party.

IN: "It's something..."
OUT: "...votes."
DUR: 29 seconds

CLIP 2: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0903trump-nh2.mp3

[ALT] At an event in New York, Trump confirmed he was now fully behind the Republican Party.

IN: "I have signed..."
OUT:  "...we will win.
DUR: 20 seconds

CLIP 3: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0903pledge-trump1.mp3

Trump is now leading the polls with 30% - something he said was never expected.

IN: "I was always..."
OUT:  "...
DUR: 21 seconds

CLIP 4: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0903pledge-trump2.mp3

Speaking about one-time Republican front-runner Jeb Bush, Trump said he didn't have the energy to run the country.

IN: "I watched him..."
OUT:  "...lobbyists."
DUR: 20 seconds

CLIP 5: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0903pledge-trump3.mp3

Following Kanye West's announcement he wants to run for President in 2020, Trump said he supported the music star's plans.

IN: "Kanye West..."
OUT:  "...that back."
DUR: 15 seconds

CLIP 6: http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0903pledge-trump4.mp3