APTom Brady now has something in common with Mike Ditka.
Despite being close to presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump, the Patriots quarterback will not appear at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland later this month, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
That Brady’s steering clear of a potentially polarizing stance is nothing new — he’s practically Teflon when it comes to anything the least bit controversial. But he has said in the past he and Trump are friends, though he was careful to keep the remarks at arm’s length.
Ditka was mooted as a possible convention speaker, but declined Trump’s invitation last week while saying the party “has its head up its a–.”
And yes, we said mooted. Which rhymes with something else Ditka has done while mic’d up.
Let me go on record right now. I will not appear at the Republican convention to support Donald Trump.
So, Republicans exercise discernment in who they support, and judge a man based on the content of his character.
The Democrats, on the other hand, line-up in tow to support whatever dog-and-pony circus candidate they nominate like the good sheeple they are.
Brady is very verbally polished and he’s probably going to pursue a career in politics after he retires. He’s very savvy so he’s not interested in making enemies of either the supporters or opponents of Trump.
Brady missing a chance to appear in public with Sarah Palin? Hope Trump doesn’t call him a loser.
Even the Republicans won’t back this guy.
Might as well as had Goodell for the nominee
Donald Trump is not merely toxic…he’s radioactive.
If he’s a real friend, he’d be there supporting him…
Athletes are better off not alienating half of their fans by supporting a political candidate. Its no different than you deciding not to show up at a Hillary fundraiser because of a conflict of interests because of your employer (which you probably do anyway).
You can throw a football Tom. Do you really think you can sway people’s votes?? maybe the cheaters.
Yeah, so? How many professional athletes are lining up to appear at the Democratic National Convention to speak for Hillary?
Because concerned leftists want to know.
GOOD.
I thought Tom Brady was a Patriot?
THANK GOD
– Diehard Pats fan of 30+ years
the fact he is even associated with him in any way is very disturbing
seatownballers says:
Jul 5, 2016 9:01 AM
Even the Republicans won’t back this guy.
Might as well as had Goodell for the nominee
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Where have you been? The Republicans routinely fail to back candidates they feel out of step with. Democrats vote the party every time.
Diehard patriot fan of 30 years but disturbed that a guy with real morals and values is associated ?
Im shocked too buddy Trump is usually better than this .
“Suspend Tom Brady!”
“Suspend Tom Brady!”
For Brady to show up and cheer lead for Trump would be admitting he supports Trump’s thinly veiled racism that disparages teammates and fellow NFLPA brothers.
David Duke is still undecided?
He will attend the entance of Hillary Clinton into prison though
Tom Brady has much better things to do…like getting ready to play the Cardinals in Week 1. You know he will. 🙂
Might as well accept it Patriot Hater, the league did its best but your weakling team won’t be getting a short cut to beat the 4 time World Champions… you’ll have to EARN it the old fashioned way by hard work. Is it really too much to ask?
🙂
#YaGoodLuckWithThat
#BetterGetCrackin
Does anybody else get the impression that Trump wants Clinton to be the next president?
Teddy2Tready says:
Jul 5, 2016 8:54 AM
So, Republicans exercise discernment in who they support, and judge a man based on the content of his character.
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I’m not sure if Republicans realize how self reflective comments like these are considering Trump is the type of character they rally behind.
But Brady and Kraft will be working the punch pins on the voting machines this fall…………
Brady worked wonders in getting Durant to go to Boston!
Considering how well Brady did in getting Durant to go to the Celtics – Trump’s probably ok with him staying home…..
How is Brady Teflon when it comes to controversy?
His own business partner was charged and sued for fraud, and his behavior during deflategate says the exact opposite. Tommy “Hair Plugs” Brady loves being the center of attention.
Really? He’s hardly Telfon. Everyone outside of 1 small State knows the truth about this type.
Are former basketball coach Bobby Knight and longtime boxing promoter Don King the only “high profile” speakers that will be at this year’s Republican convention? I’m asking that question in all seriousness, because those are the two big names that the Trump campaign continues to plug.
~ Conservative in Carolina
An article that mentions Brady. Wait for the 50+ comments from the Patriots/Brady closet supporters.
Brady way too smart to appear wirh trump. Way too smart. Can’t wait till Brady’s president, though.
The sheeple don’t know Wiki released Hillary’s emails yesterday because the mainstream media, which is owned by leftists, has ignored it completely.
They only know what the media tells them, sheeple.
Good decision considering that he plays in a part of the country and for a fan base that is 70% Democrat.
chesswhileyouplaycheckers says:
Jul 5, 2016 9:34 AM
seatownballers says:
Jul 5, 2016 9:01 AM
Even the Republicans won’t back this guy.
Might as well as had Goodell for the nominee
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Where have you been? The Republicans routinely fail to back candidates they feel out of step with. Democrats vote the party every time.
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That’s because it’s more about the party ideology than the candidate. I’m not a Hillary fan, but I’ll sure as poo never vote for a republican because they are on the wrong side of just about every issue, in my opinion.
Brady is a great player, but I don’t think people would be swayed to support Trump because of him.
He’s a football player. Why does it matter if he supports Trump or not? How does a football player’s political opinion have any more value than any other citizen? In fact Brady probably knows less then other citizens given how focused he is on football. Fame doesn’t make him understand politics. It’s like when actors who play the president on TV suddenly carry weight on politics. It makes no sense.
Trump is just Brady’s ultra rich buddy that lets Brady play on Trump golf courses when ever he wants.
trina16 says:
Jul 5, 2016 10:06 AM
An article that mentions Brady. Wait for the 50+ comments from the Patriots/Brady closet supporters.
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Lol. Good luck finding them amongst the 200+ comments from the Hater Faithful.
He’s a 1%’er, why wouldn’t he be voting Republican? He wants his tax cuts….i.e.. he’s got his, screw the rest of you
As Trump continues to resemble Greg Stillson in The Dead Zone.
“Despite being close to presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump, the Patriots quarterback will not appear at the Republican National Convention…”
I think it’s a stretch to call them ‘close’ Mr. Gantt. I’ve played golf with plenty of people I’d be surprised to have characterized as ‘close.’
– Pats fan who is not happy to have my team’s name or QB associated with that piehole. Ick.
Who cares which athlete/actor/musician is going to support a particular candidate? I loved the rush of “I’m moving to Canada” comments from celebrities like their opinion matters. Don’t let the door hit ya. Bye. If you vote for a candidate only because your favorite celebrity likes the same person, you shouldn’t be voting.
hehateme2 says:
Jul 5, 2016 10:02 AM
Really? He’s hardly Telfon. Everyone outside of 1 small State knows the truth about this type.
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It appears that the sheeple that couldn’t understand basic science and were gullible enough to be duped into believing the “deflation” nonsense also believe that New England is a state.
Does it matter? Whoooo would bet hillary anyway? Some lefty actor and slimy ex president telling us how-hate is bad?
hehateme2 says:
Jul 5, 2016 10:02 AM
Really? He’s hardly Telfon. Everyone outside of 1 small State knows the truth about this type.
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The people from all 50 states that understand that New England is actually comprised of 6 states are also intelligent enough to understand that temperature affects the pressure of gas in sealed containers, These people listened to 21 professors from universities from all over the country when they indicated that the weather explains the deflation. These people know that Tom Brady did not deflate any footballs.
More like Brady’s sponsors told him not to appear. You don’t want to anger your potential buyers. Jordan said it best: “Republicans buy sneakers too”.
Teddy2Tready says:
Jul 5, 2016 8:54 AM
So, Republicans exercise discernment in who they support, and judge a man based on the content of his character.
The Democrats, on the other hand, line-up in tow to support whatever dog-and-pony circus candidate they nominate like the good sheeple they are.
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Your statement suggests that Brady believes that Trump is of inadequate character. Or, perhaps, you do. I agree.
I think someone may be getting cold feet and wants to tank by alienating 31 of 32 constituencies.
I still don’t know where we got the whole “Brady is a Trump supporter” story. Rich guy is casually friendly with another rich guy, they play golf together, etc, one gives the other a hat with his political slogan (which is catchy, even if the guy’s plan on how to “make America great again” is asinine) and the other puts it in his locker. I don’t think that qualifies as a political endorsement. Not to mention Brady has been asked point blank and declined to do so, while also saying he has little interest in or time to pay attention to politics. I don’t know why everyone is so hellbent on tying Brady in with Trump, that’s crazy.
Kevin Durant > Donald Trump
#TB12IsNotRacist
Brady never sought out an affiliation with Trump of any kind. Trump sought out Brady, because Brady is the winningest guy in America’s favorite sport.
I don’t like Brady, and I really dislike all of his whiny fans and their Sisyphusian quest to respond to every troll in cyberspace.
But Brady has nothing to do with Trump, would never support him politically or even appear with him other than on a golf course. That’s the extent of their connection, everyone who remotely understands the world has known this for a long time, and this is basically a repeat of an article on here from within the last 6-8 weeks, so it is an obvious lazy retread of an article that didn’t need to be written in the first place.
It is Brady and Trump though, two of America’s most polarizing figures, so the lazy writer/staff couldn’t help themselves. Go figure.
So he’s criticized for skipping a Barry visit but he can’t be seen with Trump? Double standard? Of course.
kjdoyle58 says:
Jul 5, 2016 10:25 AM
He’s a 1%’er, why wouldn’t he be voting Republican? He wants his tax cuts….i.e.. he’s got his, screw the rest of you
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Who or what is stopping you from being successful? Why do you view another’s success as somehow “taking” something from you?
The problem is not that our Government takes too little taxes…..the problem is that our Government is too big and tries to control too much of peoples’ lives. And they are creating a permanent moocher class in this country to insure they keep themselves empowered. I suspect you are part of that class.
Tom,please distance yourself from Trump and his joke of a campaign! You don’t want to be mentioned in the same breath as Bobby Knight,Mike Tyson,Dennis Rodman,and all the other nut jobs scheduled to speak at the RNC, do you? You will be trashed by the haters anyway,but I’m glad you are staying away from this.
Brady comes across as too elitist to run for office. How many Americans eat avocado ice cream? He cannot connect with an everyday man.
patsfan4lifesbchamps says:
Jul 5, 2016 11:39 AM
Brady comes across as too elitist to run for office. How many Americans eat avocado ice cream? He cannot connect with an everyday man.
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He had to fight for playing time at Michigan not because of talent but because there was a bigger name to compete with. As a 6th round draft pick given an opportunity to show what he could do he seized it and has been THE guy ever since. There’s a delicious irony in that scrappy 6th round pick displacing a former #1 overall pick that’s not lost on actual Pats fans. The ice cream you mock is part of a stringent diet and workout regimen that have kept him at the top of his profession even after 15 pro seasons. This ‘everyday’ man appreciates excellence whenever I see it but what I admire is perseverance and commitment. Anybody who has ever busted their butt to get somewhere can identify with that part of Brady’s life. That a troll that hides behind a Pats-centric userid taking random pot shots at a real man can’t understand that is hardly surprising.
When that picture was taken do you think Brady was asked how many Super Bowl rings he will have at this time next year?
I do. 🙂
That a troll that hides behind a Pats-centric userid taking random pot shots at a real man can’t understand that is hardly surprising.
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Yup.
Most likely a fan whose only brush with greatness will be to make a board name of the 4 time World Champions because his or her team sure won’t be providing any.
🙂
factpurveyor says:
Jul 5, 2016 10:43 AM
hehateme2 says:
Jul 5, 2016 10:02 AM
Really? He’s hardly Telfon. Everyone outside of 1 small State knows the truth about this type.
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The people from all 50 states that understand that New England is actually comprised of 6 states
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Yup. Everyone knows that the typical Patriot Hater just isn’t very bright. That’s the truth.
I happen to think it’s freaking hilarious that they love trying to convince us of that truth over and over again. 🙂
Tom Brady is simply the greatest quarterback that ever graced an NFL football field with his presence.
All other opinions are absolute garbage.
That is all.
Cheers!
🙂
#FactsAreFacts
#TruthIsTruth
#TruthHurts
#PatriotHaterCantHandleTheTruth
Well,we have had 7 1/2 years of:
1. Larger government/waste
2. Debt up to our eyeballs-approaching $20 trillion-putting the US in VERY vulnerable positions in paying back foreign governments for this debt.
3. A president that has divided our country based on race, political affiliation, and financial success.
4. A growing terrorist threat that concerns the world now-that could have been essentially neutralized years ago!
5. A PC United States that now engulfs, for the worse, almost all speech as we know it.
6. A weaker military-the weakest we have been in 50 years in terms of armament and readiness.
7.A distrust of our leaders.
Yep, things are great! SMH…….
MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!!!!!!
Why? Somebody needs to!!
MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!!
Trump is so toxic that the official GOP website doesn’t even acknowledge him. His name appears nowhere…
Ayyy fuuuny
anna nobod issa go to Hilariy orra Burnee Sandfield
Ah haha
This story shows the medicity of the current media who cover sports. First they make up as story “reportedly” stating that Tom Brady (among others) would be speaking for Donald Trump. They do this without ever even asking Brady (or the others if the story is true). It gets repeated by other sources (like this one) and pretty soon it’s getting reported as FACT.
THEN the jackholes in the media have something to comment on for the next week or so, and the haters and supporters both wade in with their comments and the whole things runs it course.
THEN a few weeks later comes the equally made up story that Brady ISN’T going to speak at the convention and once again it gets picked up by the media and the whole cycle starts again.
When are we going to stop being click bait for a self centered media who think THEY are the most important people in sports. When are we going to stop being the fools who fall for this tactic time and time again.
Then again after reading some of ludicrous posts in this thread, maybe there really ARE enough really stupid people in the market to make it make sense for the media to take advantage.
Shouldn’t a liar like Shady be supporting a professional liar like Clinton?
So why not support your buddy? Drumpf is an extreme bigot and racist…..what does that say about Tammie Brady…..hmmmm.
Show us your tax returns, Donnie!
Brady is a winner. He doesn’t need to be tarnished and dragged down by a racist, bigoted, bankrupted, lying loser. He knows who’s gonna win this election. BIG.
Brady didn’t go to the White House, with the Super Bowl team, to yuck it up with the unpopular obama!!! Why should he do that for someone who is even more disliked than obama?
Please, God: A GOP convention with Don King’s hair standing next to Donald Trump’s hair. Is it too much to ask for???????????
No time for that. Getting ready for another run. It’s all icing on the cake now. Most QB wins and championships of all time = greatest player of all time.
Surprised TB isn’t a Hillary fan given their common ability to lose electronic media!
Trump is just an ultra rich jingo-ist with no actual policies or stances. He is constantly changing his positions and contradicting himself according to poll numbers.
If any of you think Hillary is the solution you’re part of the problem that plagues this country