Posted on 06/16/2016 7:36:26 AM PDT by MadIsh32
Donald Trump’s overtures to the gay community and policy proposals on gun control in recent days have unnerved and confused some would-be allies and put the presumptive Republican presidential nominee at risk of alienating core GOP constituencies.
Since Sunday’s mass shooting at a gay nightclub by a man claiming allegiance to terror groups, Mr. Trump has pronounced himself an advocate for gays and said on Twitter that he plans to meet with the National Rifle Association to discuss “not allowing people on the terrorist watch list, or the no fly list, to buy guns.” Democratic lawmakers and candidates are pushing legislation since the shooting aimed at restricting suspected terrorists’ access to weapons.
While Trump advisers have long said his nontraditional candidacy is appealing beyond typical GOP voters, Mr. Trump risks tamping down support from base voters and grass-roots activists who have long powered Republican presidential campaigns. In 2012, 78% of white evangelicals backed Mitt Romney, compared with just 21% for President Barack Obama. The latest NBC News poll showed Mr. Trump with support from 55% of white evangelicals.
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People need to stop and think calmly and strategically. Trump could bulldoze the NRA’s concerns into the wide open like no-one else. He could be the best voice the NRA has ever had.
It’s all psywar. People need to take a deep breath and wait to see what Trump comes up with. Falsely making the terrorist murder of 50 Americans a gun control debate is REALLY what people should be upset about now.
If trump can’t even talk to the NRA without the entire party going nuts then we are probably doomed.
The GOP establishment plan is all about fragging Trump right now. The GOPe plan was to have open season on Trump until the convention where they would “endorse” him so later they could claim it “wasn’t their fault” if he lost.
Orlando didn’t change their plans at all. Kasich and Cruz still refuse to get on the Trump train. How pathetic is that? If the murder of 50 Americans can’t change the never Trump agenda in the GOP then this political party needs to die. It doesn’t deserve to exist.
Libs threw the GLBT faction under the bus in favor of the ‘radical Islamist jihadist’ faction.
Any wonder that many GLBT are buying guns and defecting to Trump?
Oh, c'mon. If he's willing to talk they dems have no excuse to bully in a law they write on their own, and Obama has no excuse to do something unconstitutional by Executive Order.
Trump has said ALL ALONG that he's willing to talk to people and strive to make good deals. He's also said he always keeps open the option of cutting off negotiations.
Yes yes yes! 100%! Voter fraud is going to be the biggest issue of the election.
Exactly. Talking is necessary when one searches for answers and solutions. He’s not said ‘yes’. He’s not said ‘no’. He is listening (it is hoped) with the wisdom of Solomon in an attempt to find judgement. With God’s hand on his shoulder, he cannot fail.
“We’d prefer you were straight, but we want you alive. Hillary wants your vote, but she is paid for by Muslims.”
What’s more important? A gay wedding cake or your life?
I have come to expect being disappointed by Trump. We don’t have enough gun laws now, Donald??
Trump gets it. Sure, if someone gets on the no fly or terrorist list, they may be a danger and not get to buy a gun or fly BUT each list must have an appeal process as a person mistakenly or wrongly on the list should be able to get off the list. The is another fundamental right - due process. The individual learns about the listing when flying or gun sale is denied, as being put on is not disclosed to the person.
Article is pure bullshite.
Trump’s policy regarding the 2nd Amendment is unchanged.
Vote 2016
The current no-fly/terror watch list is kind’a like Animal House’s “double secret probation” since you don’t know if you’re on it!
“Trump had better tread carefully.
No one knows who is on the watch lists, how they get on watch lists, how anyone can get off watch lists.
This is a slippery slope to everybody being denied firearms.”
I agree. There is no due process for this, no appeal, no nothing. If a “mistake” has been made, sucks to be you.
If Trump comes out in favor of "No Fly No Rights", as he seems to be doing, NO, I will not be voting at all.
He could blow it by buying into a new AWB, but I seriously doubt he's that stupid, and if he is that little talk with the NRA will disabuse him of the illusion. Which is another good reason for a conversation.
Trump could, and could have, split his constituency at any time by blundering on these issues. He hasn't. Let's hope he doesn't.
Pro-Trump-Even-If-He-Murders-Someone zealots will attack us in 3... 2... 1...
If Trump grows wings & flies around the country sans Trump Force 1, #never-trumpers will still be morons.
Vote Trump 2016
No! There is no confusion! That muzzie killed Americans! We may not like their lifestyle but they are Americans! Thanks god they are now arming up and becoming aware of the enemy within!
My biggest problem with most gays is that they are too damned liberal.
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