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How can Trump voters possibly trust this guy?
The New York Post ^ | January 30, 2016 | 6:30am | Megan McArdle

Posted on 01/30/2016 7:16:04 PM PST by TBP

I can see why you’d want a candidate strong on an issue you care a lot about, someone who ignores the accusations of bigotry that so often shut down serious debate on immigration. What I don’t get is why you think Trump is going to give you what you want.

After all, four years ago, the guy was an immigration liberal, criticizing Romney for taking an excessively hard line. His positions on other major conservative issues, like abortion, are shamelessly opportunistic.

His enthusiasm for bashing China is somewhat undercut by his enthusiasm for outsourcing the manufacturing of his own products to same. It’s impossible to say with certainty which way he actually leans on any issue.

But his endlessly convenient opinion shifts, on the very core issues his supporters care most about, ought also to signal that Donald Trump doesn’t care about you, either. He’s against outsourcing and immigration, as long as that’s getting him votes. But if he can find a different coalition, he’ll happily abandon the current one in a flash.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Editorial; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New York
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Four years ago, Megan? He was a liberal on immigration as recently as four months ago. And he still supports touchback amnesty.

I don't see how anyone can trust Trump. He should make beach sandals his official footwear.

1 posted on 01/30/2016 7:16:04 PM PST by TBP
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To: TBP

tough choice: do I vote for a globalist lawyer or a duplicitous business man?


2 posted on 01/30/2016 7:18:15 PM PST by dontreadthis
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To: TBP

Rupert Murdoch whore


3 posted on 01/30/2016 7:18:55 PM PST by montag813
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To: TBP

If he destroys the Republican establishment it’s worth voting for him.

Build the wall.

Trump16!


4 posted on 01/30/2016 7:19:15 PM PST by TigerClaws
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To: dontreadthis

I’ll take the Patriotic business man that wants to stop illegal immigration and evil globalist trade deals .


5 posted on 01/30/2016 7:19:47 PM PST by Neu Pragmatist (Trump is the only one who will secure our borders . Vote Trump)
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To: dontreadthis

I vote for the guy i wished i coulda shoulda woulda been.

The winner.


6 posted on 01/30/2016 7:19:49 PM PST by Daniel Ramsey
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To: TBP

How can Clinton supporters trust her??


7 posted on 01/30/2016 7:21:11 PM PST by glaseatr (Father of a Marine, Uncle of SGT Adam Estep. A Co. 2/5 Cav. KIA Thurs April 29, 2004 Baghdad Iraq)
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To: dontreadthis

“do I vote for a globalist lawyer”

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Would you have a link or source for this statement?

Would appreciate it very much!!


8 posted on 01/30/2016 7:21:23 PM PST by pilgrim
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To: TigerClaws

He’s in bed with the Republican Establishment!


9 posted on 01/30/2016 7:21:40 PM PST by TBP (Obama lies, Granny dies.)
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Most of the Trump voters that I have met in person aren’t voting FOR Trump as much as voting AGAINST the GOPe. As such, trust is not a issue.


10 posted on 01/30/2016 7:21:40 PM PST by taxcontrol ( The GOPe treats the conservative base like slaves by taking their votes and refuses to pay)
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48 hours and they are really flailing at air...


11 posted on 01/30/2016 7:21:41 PM PST by BigEdLB (Take it Easy, Chuck. I'm Not Taking it Back -- Donald Trump)
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To: Neu Pragmatist

He’s supporting a form of amnesty and doing business with China.


12 posted on 01/30/2016 7:22:11 PM PST by TBP (Obama lies, Granny dies.)
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To: montag813

don’t pull your punches!! :)

for a second i thought you were talking about Meagan Kelly.


13 posted on 01/30/2016 7:22:50 PM PST by dp0622
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To: taxcontrol

If you vote for Trump, you vote FOR the GOPe.


14 posted on 01/30/2016 7:22:52 PM PST by TBP (Obama lies, Granny dies.)
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To: dontreadthis

So it’s Rubio or Trump for you?


15 posted on 01/30/2016 7:22:58 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (TED CRUZ 2016)
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To: TBP

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/stephanopoulos-confronts-trump-how-can-conservatives-trust-you/


16 posted on 01/30/2016 7:23:07 PM PST by TBP (Obama lies, Granny dies.)
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What a hoot. I suppose we should “trust” the GOPe’s favorite son. We have done in the past that more times than we care to remember.


17 posted on 01/30/2016 7:23:36 PM PST by iontheball
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I am a Cruz supporter but will hold my nose and vote for Trump if he is the nominee.


18 posted on 01/30/2016 7:23:48 PM PST by taxcontrol ( The GOPe treats the conservative base like slaves by taking their votes and refuses to pay)
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WHAT choice do we have if he gets the nod?

There will be nothing left if the rapist’s wife or the insane socialist wins.

i’m gonna have a stiff drink, pull the lever for Trump and pray in the generals.


19 posted on 01/30/2016 7:24:32 PM PST by dp0622
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To: pilgrim

the H1B1 issue and trade deal don’t sit right with me.
google will provide links and sources


20 posted on 01/30/2016 7:24:59 PM PST by dontreadthis
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