5 things I learned by spending four hours in The Donald Trump Experience

Washington Post ^ | July 27,2015 | David Weigel

[FR_addict]

How is Donald Trump still leading in national polls? How has he surged so quickly, and so contrary to the wisdom of pundits, in Iowa and New Hampshire?

One of the answers popped up in Iowa on Saturday morning. At 10 a.m., when the line started outside of Donald Trump’s “family picnic” in Oskaloosa, Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) was locked in an argument with a voter in the Des Moines suburbs. As Donald Trump fans feasted on free barbecue, Christie grew so frustrated with a gun rights activist that he told him to “run for president” if he wanted a debate.

One hundred and twenty people were in the room to witness that. One thousand and three hundred people were in Oskaloosa for Trump. And Trump didn’t argue with his audience at all. ...

[FR_addict]

Surprised to see this in the Washington Post.

[sauropod]

Not sure it’s worth the click to read what a JournOlista wrote.

[Carry_Okie]

Christie grew so frustrated with a gun rights activist that he told him to “run for president” if he wanted a debate.

Facts will do that Mr. Christie.

[11th_VA]

Trump is a breath of fresh air ... people want honesty ...

[surroundedbyblue]

Wisdom of the pundits???

I got news for the author & for the political machine that runs our gov: YOU ARE ALL SO OUT OF FREAKING TOUCH with real America. Get a grip

[henkster]

Agree 100%

[LS]

Uh oh. They are starting to get it.

[Awgie]

To the author...You learned the best way to get people to click on your stupid articles is to write a title that says “Specific # of steps to this or that.”

I don’t care if it’s pro or con. I know the content is ultimately meant to serve the needs of the author.

There is way too much talk going on and too little action. Talk is cheap...

[defconw]

I don't know as to whether I want to see The Donald as president or not. However, two things I will say. Could he really be worse then Obama, H. Clinton or McCain? Secondly, I am enjoying the Hell out of this whole thing. I really am. It tickles me to see the GOP so collectively constipated!

[GoneSalt]

Makes you wonder if the editors are telling the news writers “think of the long term”. We’ll see.

[entropy12]

Well written article by someone who actually spent time with Trump.

[Timber Rattler]

Even more surprised to see that WaPo rehired “Jounolist” lib hack Weigel. Or maybe not.

[VRW Conspirator]

Facts will do that Mr. Christie.

I saw Christie on Hannity the other day and he was spouting on about the border, security, illegals. Trump has changed the debate.

[Georgia Girl 2]

Fairly decent article from the WaPo.

[Flick Lives]

3. Trump’s turning his money into populist cred.
As soon as Mitt Romney lost the 2012 election, Donald Trump was telling reporters that the nominee had been too shy about his wealth. His theory was that voters loved and appreciated success. He tested that in Iowa, and got laughs and cheers whenever he bragged about how much he owned.

American's love a winner. After 17 years (I know it's 7, but it feels like 17) of hearing Obama chastise America, it might be kind of refreshing to have someone in the WH who actually is proud of the country and its people.

[AppyPappy]

Mr Christie was mad because the other person wasn’t following the narrative

[wastedyears]

Sad to see Krispy Kreme argue with a gun rights activist.

[SaraJohnson]

There is another article listed on the page that claims only stupid (she said “stupid” but was implying less educated) whites support Trump. She looked Black...the smartest people in the US.