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Ben Carson Might Be the Only Man Who Can Stop Donald Trump
businessinsider.com ^ | 8/31/2015 | Orla Ryan

Posted on 08/31/2015 6:40:11 PM PDT by Helicondelta

Real estate magnate Trump has spent weeks dominating the Republican field, and has emerged as a credible White House candidate for many voters in Iowa, the first crucible of the 2016 nominating contest.

But with Carson’s stellar showing in a series of recent polls in Iowa and nationwide, and another survey showing Senator Bernie Sanders nipping at Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton’s heels, the second-place candidates are exhibiting considerable power on the campaign trail.

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To: doc1019

I love Dr. Carson but even with his intellect, he can’t get the financials nailed down overnight.

He talked about doing away with the Veteran’s Administration, putting it under DOD. That’s hospital budget crap. I worked for a hospital and they make the most outrageous cuts.


41 posted on 08/31/2015 7:04:16 PM PDT by Kenny
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To: austinaero

Trump is doing harm to GOPe. That is why he must be destroyed. Keep in mind Trump is 10 times as tough as Carson, so Carson will be easier to destroy in due time. All they need is to find their Anita Hill to come forward.


42 posted on 08/31/2015 7:04:26 PM PDT by entropy12 (Trump is incorruptible. He is the only one who can run a campaign without rich donors.)
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To: Helicondelta; All
Carson ties Trump in a single poll, in a single state -- Iowa. And all based upon a terrific 44-second closing statement from the last debate, coupled with many, many visits to evangelicals in Iowa. Nationally, Carson is far behind Trump.

And although I like Carson personally, he is incredibly gaffe-prone. His "plan" to roll the VA into the DoD that we saw this morning is absolutely ridiculous, for example. Carson also has said some very distrubing things about amnesty, which will soon get more exposure.

43 posted on 08/31/2015 7:04:54 PM PDT by montag813 (Bring Back Tar and Feathers)
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To: Helicondelta

If Ben Carson can bring down the almighty, phenomenal Donald Trump, why couldn’t he also bring down the increasingly weak, scandal-ridden Hillary Clinton?

Carson/Fiorina — because they know how to rise in the polls, even without publicly attacking everyone who doesn’t agree with them and also without the media covering them 24/7


44 posted on 08/31/2015 7:06:05 PM PDT by Bluestocking
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To: Helicondelta

What a bunch of bull.


45 posted on 08/31/2015 7:07:17 PM PDT by bmwcyle (People who do not study history are destine to believe really ignorant statements.)
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To: Helicondelta

Heh? Latest Quinnipiac National poll says Trump lead is more than double of Carson. Iowa caucus is not a regular election. It consists mainly of political activists.

8/20 - 8/25 Trump 28 Carson 12


46 posted on 08/31/2015 7:08:13 PM PDT by entropy12 (Trump is incorruptible. He is the only one who can run a campaign without rich donors.)
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To: Helicondelta

I would hate it if Trump pounced on Carson. I’m not sure I could support Trump if he did that. Carson is not an insider - he is a healer.


47 posted on 08/31/2015 7:08:50 PM PDT by ncpatriot
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To: montag813

In their dreams.


48 posted on 08/31/2015 7:08:52 PM PDT by flaglady47 (TRUMP ROCKS)
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To: Bluestocking

Carson is far from bringing down Trump. Do not get carried away from a caucus related poll.

Latest Quinnipiac National poll says Trump lead is more than double of Carson. Iowa caucus is not a regular election. It consists mainly of political activists.

8/20 - 8/25 Trump 28 Carson 12


49 posted on 08/31/2015 7:09:43 PM PDT by entropy12 (Trump is incorruptible. He is the only one who can run a campaign without rich donors.)
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To: Helicondelta

Oh look, the DNC hacks at Business Insider want to gin up a fight between Trump and Carson. They just can’t wait to play a race card on Trump, too. This would so play into Hillary’s hand.


50 posted on 08/31/2015 7:10:18 PM PDT by henkster (Ms. Clinton, are you a criminal or just really stupid?)
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To: Helicondelta

Business Insider, the mouthpiece of the 0001%.


51 posted on 08/31/2015 7:10:32 PM PDT by heights
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans

Someone has to stand up against the GOPe.


52 posted on 08/31/2015 7:10:54 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: Helicondelta

Not likely, he has zero chance of getting the nomination or stopping Trump. His only qualification is he isn’t a politician. Can anyone seriously see him as president? He has no relevant experience.


53 posted on 08/31/2015 7:12:30 PM PDT by Reno89519 (American Lives Matter! US Citizen, Veteran, Conservative, Republican. I vote. Trump 2016.)
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To: ncpatriot
I would hate it if Trump pounced on Carson. I’m not sure I could support Trump if he did that. Carson is not an insider - he is a healer.

I sort of agree. But I also think that letting Carson cruise to the top without challenging his credentials would also be wrong. Carson has a lot going and I love him but he would have never called out illegals like Trump has. He doesn't have the financial background Trump has. Granted, he's nicer but is that what we need?

54 posted on 08/31/2015 7:13:27 PM PDT by Kenny
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To: Hildy

Yeah, I agree. Trump is the guy we need to point out the drug dealers and rapists from south of the border. I have a hard time picturing Dr Carson trying to get the wall built with the GOPe and Dems locked hand and hand against him. We need a fighter.


55 posted on 08/31/2015 7:14:56 PM PDT by corlorde (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: skeeter

Sundance over at Conservative Treehouse predicted this over the weekend. The direct approach of attacking Trump hasn’t worked so now you’ll start hearing about how the next-best “non-establishment” candidate. I guess they chose Carson over Fiorina.

http://theconservativetreehouse.com/2015/08/30/team-jebs-newest-strategy-push-ben-carson/


56 posted on 08/31/2015 7:16:12 PM PDT by Personal Responsibility (Trump campaign ad: Trump, in his Apprentice chair, saying "America, you're hired")
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To: austinaero

He’s done a lot to harm the GOPe and their power brokers. That’s the reason they need him stopped. Nothing more, nothing less.


57 posted on 08/31/2015 7:17:34 PM PDT by Personal Responsibility (Trump campaign ad: Trump, in his Apprentice chair, saying "America, you're hired")
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To: sushiman
President Trump’s Cabinet

Jefferson Sessions as Vice President

Department of State, (return INS.) – John Bolton
Department of Justice - Trey Gowdy (Suggested by The Donald)
Department of Treasury, (includes former Homeland Security, (Customs) – Carl Icahn (Offered and Accepted)
Department of War, (change the name back, include VA function.) – Gen. James Mattis
Department of Interior, (includes legitimate functions only of former Transportation, Homeland Security (Border Patrol,) and Energy Departments) – Gov. Palin

Department of Labor and Commerce – ELIMINATE
Department of Health and Human Services - ELIMINATE
Department of Homeland Security – ELIMINATE
Department of Education - ELIMINATE
Department of Energy – ELIMINATE
Department of Housing and Urban Development – ELIMINATE
Department of Veterans Affairs - ELIMINATE
Department of Agriculture – ELIMINATE
Department of Transportation - ELIMINATE

This proposed model has the President directly managing six subordinates which is optimal.

In non-cabinet level jobs

Doctor Benjamin Carson as Surgeon General
Lynnette Hardaway and Rochelle Richardson would be great as President Trumps Co-Press Secretaries.

58 posted on 08/31/2015 7:19:45 PM PDT by ASA Vet (A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN IS BORN IN THE USA OF TWO USA CITIZENS)
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To: 867V309

Doc Carson would suggest that Hot Dog is mentally ill, and would suggest a couple of his colleagues who specialize in sexual deviancy treatment.


59 posted on 08/31/2015 7:22:19 PM PDT by BigEdLB (We need to target the 'Ministry of Virtue' on Iranian bombing runs. It is not vituous)
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To: montag813
Not only is Carson gaffe prone, he is more of a political naif than wee barry !

None of us know who is behind Ben, but someone/group is and he isn't strong enough to stand up to them, nor the GOP-E! He has been flattered and cossetted, and who knows what secrets lie in his closet?

Then there is his gun-grabbing ideas, lack of knowledge about everything a president needs to know, and his lack of stated stances on very real problems.

60 posted on 08/31/2015 7:23:27 PM PDT by nopardons
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