Posted on 10/14/2015 1:13:13 PM PDT by conservativejoy
Donald Trump can win the GOP’s 2016 nomination — unless the crowded GOP field consolidates around a rival, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker admitted Wednesday.
“Yeh… it’s possible” that Trump can win, Walker told Wisconsin’s 620 WTMJ.
Trump can be defeated if the candidates rally around a consensus candidate, Walker said, at 13.50 into the interview.
“If more Republican [candidates] sat back and say ‘Boy, I can have an impact in narrowing this field so that…..a true conservative with a positive message is the viable alternative, maybe it is time to suspend the campaign’… I think you’ll get a viable alternative,” said Walker, who quit the race in September.
Walker’s language – “a true conservative with a positive message” — echoes the pitch from GOP establishment favorite, Jeb Bush.
This week, polls show Trump’s numbers climbing up.
An Oct. 13 poll by Morning Consult showed Trump 48 percent of the GOP’s primary vote, counting first and second choices, according to the latest large-scale poll by Morning Consult. That’s three points short of a majority, and an almost-sure presidential nomination. The score include 34 percent in first-choice votes, and 14 percent in second-choice votes.
The Oct. 8 to Oct. 12 poll included a large panel of 2,002 registered voters.
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If you like amnesty, high taxes, and big government, go for it!
Agreed and in many ways I find Carsons past statements far more troubling than Trumps
Folks really should research Carson
Lots of female FReepers on this thread seem to be very enthusiastic for Trump and giving you trouble because you’re not. Reminds me of the support for Obama in 2008.
Me too. SMH
Walker outs himself.
Walker - stay in Wisconsin; you are not needed on the national stage.
I am sorry but that is utter and total nonsense. Read his tax plan.
Actually the critics of Trump are acting more like 0bots. They can offer nothing but name calling, rumor and innuendo. Their posting is as devoid of facts as 0bots were in 2008
Here is an idea, make a case FOR you candidate, not just mindlessly trash talk the other candiates. People might actually listen then
Yeah they should. Especially the ignorant ones who are so feverishly worshiping another candidate they haven't bothered to learn any facts about Carson. They are too busy vomiting up their attack lies to learn a single fact.
Um Nick, they are talking about Donald Trump, not Jeb Bush or Marco Rubio.
Trump is to the left of both of them. Check it out. He thinks the government can seize private property for any reason. He has the least understanding of economics of any candidates in either primary.
Hey Nick;
You better go to bed and sleep it off. You obviously have had a bit too much tonight.
Ok Nick
Who is the “true Conservative” we should be rallying behind?
Completely sober. Maybe you should stop believing everything the media can tell you.
Proving you’re not paying attention
So in your slightly-askew world view people don’t change, grow and mature.
When I was 20 I was pro-choice.
When I was 30 I was pro gun control.
When I was 40 I was in favor of a “fair” progressive tax.
Now that I am over 50 I can look back and say “Jeez, was I stupid.” New information, new experiences, and a more mature outlook have changed my views.
Are you saying that because my views have changed over time I am somehow deceptive if I run for office as a conservative?
Really?
You listened to closely to last night's socialist party that was going on, because everything you say, just proves to us your ONE OF THEM!!
And so what is there was gays involved, NOW thanks to people like you it's the law!! So WHAT more rubbish can you spew????
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