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Trump names health care and education, security, as the top functions of the federal government
American Thinker ^ | 03/30/2016 | Thomas Lifson

Posted on 03/30/2016 8:13:38 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

In a moment that seemed to stun even moderator Anderson Cooper, Donald Trump named federal involvement in education and health care as top functions of the federal government, along with national security, at the Milwaukee candidates forum in Milwaukee last night. Apparently unaware that conservatives believe that a federal role in education is unjustified, and that many, including Ted Cruz, want to abolish the Department of Education, and that federal involvement in health care is anathema to his party’s base, Trump spoke of both as among the top three priorities for the feds.

Putting on his surprised face, Cooper attempted to give Trump a chance to address his base. Shoshana Weissmann of the Weekly Standard describes the debacle:

Anderson Cooper tried to clarify. "So in terms of federal government role, you're saying security, but you also say health care and education should be provided by the federal government?"

Trump replied, "yeah, those are two of the things. Yeah, sure. there are obviously many things, housing, providing great neighborhoods—"

Anderson, confused by Trump's response, asked, "aren't you against the federal government's involvement in education? Don't you want it to devolve to states?"

"I want it to go to state. Absolutely," said Trump, entirely flip-flopping on what he said moments earlier.

Cooper replied, "that's not part of what the federal government's—"

Trump interjected, "the federal government, but the concept of the country is the concept that we have to have education within the country and have to get rid of common core and it should be brought to the state level."

Cooper added, "and federal health care run by the federal government?"

Trump said, "health care. We need health care for our people.


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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 1stcanadiansenator; anotherrepot; constitution; education; globalistcruz; government; healthcare; noteligiblecruz; openboarderscruz; preamble; trump
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To: duffee

If you disagree with what he says they direct you to his website....if you disagree with what his site says they tell you what he thinks “now”.


81 posted on 03/30/2016 9:32:57 AM PDT by ontap
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To: Hostage
*** Trump’s Healthcare Plan:

*** Trump’s Education Initiatives:

*** Trump’s Security Goal


You realize that Trump just had someone write that for him? I doubt he was involved at all in anything related to his website. He barely has any idea on any of his so-called 'positions', much less what they mean or how to explain them. He knows sound bites and that's it.
82 posted on 03/30/2016 9:33:40 AM PDT by Svartalfiar
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To: JLAGRAYFOX
The questioner said United States Government...not Federal Government. the Government of the United States of America consists of three sectors, Federal, state & Local. End of story!!! Go Donald J. Trump!!!

Seriously? Is that the best you've got?

Man, this is a cult. As The Rump himself said, "I could shoot someone on 5th avenue and these people would still support me."
83 posted on 03/30/2016 9:35:54 AM PDT by Antoninus (Dump The Rump)
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To: Allen In Texas Hill Country
OK Go - Upside Down and Inside Out
84 posted on 03/30/2016 9:36:50 AM PDT by Svartalfiar
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To: Hostage

Great argument and debate style. All fact based. I can see why you’re a supporter of The Orange One.


85 posted on 03/30/2016 9:38:05 AM PDT by edpc (Wilby 2016)
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To: Antoninus

That quote really depends on how many Muslims are normally on 5th Ave.

The Americans are over it!


86 posted on 03/30/2016 9:38:41 AM PDT by The Toll
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To: SeekAndFind

Well he got number one right which is security.

In all honesty most Americans can’t post the three top responsibilities of the govt. I have a four year degree in Poly Sci and after security I had to think about it for a minute. :-)


87 posted on 03/30/2016 9:40:11 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Argus
"The Republican he most closely resembles in terms..."

Perhaps. In policy terms.

But to me, in political terms, Cooper was looking awful Couric and Donald was channeling early Sarah.

And Joe the Plumber got his answer, this time without even showing up.

88 posted on 03/30/2016 9:41:02 AM PDT by BuddhaBrown (Path to enlightenment: Four right turns, then go straight until you see the Light!)
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To: SunshinesStormySummerSon
he might

Wasn't it Edmund Burke who in his Reflections against the Revolution in France cautioned against trying the unknown?

89 posted on 03/30/2016 9:41:50 AM PDT by cornelis
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To: cornelis
Wasn't it Edmund Burke who in his Reflections against the Revolution in France cautioned against trying the unknown?

You mean like our Founding Fathers?

90 posted on 03/30/2016 9:42:59 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: edpc
You’re in for massive disappointment from this man.

Perhaps. But that is a risk I'm willing to take. And I'm fully cognizant of it.

91 posted on 03/30/2016 9:45:49 AM PDT by CapitalistCrusader
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To: CapitalistCrusader

I respect you admit that. Few would.


92 posted on 03/30/2016 9:47:24 AM PDT by edpc (Wilby 2016)
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To: Antoninus

I haven’t posted here in quite some time before last week. I was honestly shocked how vulgar and stupid this place has become.

I don’t necessarily have an issue with Donald Trump running for President as much as I am confused by conservatives’ love affair with him.


93 posted on 03/30/2016 9:47:55 AM PDT by JenB987 (I'm still an American and 'til they take that away from me there's no day ruined. - El Rushbo)
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To: ontap
If you disagree with what he says they direct you to his website....if you disagree with what his site says they tell you what he thinks “now”.

What do you disagree with that's on Trump's website?

94 posted on 03/30/2016 9:48:37 AM PDT by CapitalistCrusader
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To: dfwgator

I’m sure he didn’t mean that.


95 posted on 03/30/2016 9:49:38 AM PDT by cornelis
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To: Antoninus
The logic is profound.


96 posted on 03/30/2016 9:52:28 AM PDT by JenB987 (I'm still an American and 'til they take that away from me there's no day ruined. - El Rushbo)
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To: JenB987

Lol!

Can’t get any more melodramatically Cruznadian than that animation.

Tacky yet profound.


97 posted on 03/30/2016 9:58:30 AM PDT by Vision Thing (beta-male teddy runs... into the arms... of the Uniparty)
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To: Idaho_Cowboy

So you admit then that even the states are no good at governing and solving their State problems.

Go Trump Go!


98 posted on 03/30/2016 9:58:56 AM PDT by Harpotoo
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To: Vision Thing

Why do Trump fans always seem to combat every statement with “Yeah, but Ted Cruz...!”?

I didn’t say a single thing about Cruz.


99 posted on 03/30/2016 10:02:19 AM PDT by JenB987 (I'm still an American and 'til they take that away from me there's no day ruined. - El Rushbo)
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To: blowfish

Apparently it works, because so-called conservatives on FreeRepublic and elsewhere have been worshiping him since June. His whole operation consists of taking pieces of pooh and wrapping them in gold foil, then feeding them to his supporters, who suddenly decide that they like the taste of pooh and ask for more.


100 posted on 03/30/2016 10:08:23 AM PDT by RightFighter (This space for rent)
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