Posted on 07/19/2015 4:19:49 AM PDT by Cringing Negativism Network
For two serene months after Donald Trump announced in March that he was forming a presidential exploratory committee, he failed to register in national political polls. People basically thought he was kidding. Donald Trump attack on John McCain war record is 'new low in US politics' Read more
Then something funny happened. Trump, the developer and reality TV star, began hiring staffers in early voting states. He travelled to political rallies. He held a campaign launch event. And his poll numbers began to climb.
Now Trump has climbed all the way to the top. In three of the last four major national political surveys, Trump is the leader in the race for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. A Fox News survey this week had Trump ahead of the Wisconsin governor, Scott Walker, 18-15, with Jeb Bush third. Thousands of enthusiastic citizens have been flocking to Trump rallies, from Arizona to New Hampshire.
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This is a pretty good, pretty long article.
Here is a complete link:
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jul/19/is-this-guy-serious-could-republican-frontrunner-donald-trump-actually-win
(Excerpt) Read more at theguardian.com ...
"I'll build the best fence anyone has ever seen and make Mexico pay for it." To which I ask, how?
"I'll charge Mexico $100,000 for every illegal immigrant they send." To which I ask, and how will you collect it?
"I'll replace Obamacare with something much better and much cheaper." To which again I ask, how?
"I'll bring all the jobs back America." Again, how?
"I'll make Ford cancel that plant in Mexico." Another how?"
"My investigators in Hawaii can't believe what they're finding, and I'm serious."
Uh, wait...
Yes, you’re right! Just like “Hope and Change” and “the Oceans have started to recede....” Because now you elected me your President.This strategy got someone we know elected....TWICE!!! Yes, the smart strategy is to put yourself out there with “details” so a sympathic media won’t destory your name and brand before you get out of the gate while giving the other side (Hitlary) a free pass all the way! Yes, let’s keep playing the same “How to run a Presidential Campaign” by R(HI)N(O)C natioanl committee (run by the donors)! (sarc) How does that saying go again...”The definition of insanity”?
That's part of his problem. His specific solutions raise more questions than they answer.
The base hates the party “we” are assigned to.
Damn straight Trump could do this. Both non leftist Dems (actually a majority) and all Pubs can get behind killing political correctness. We want America to be a strong power in the world. It makes life for everyone’s children safer. Our kids are going to need jobs. Outsourcing and illegals are killing our children’s chances.
Trump 2016: Let’s Wipe Out PC.
I would take blunt and honest over the normal crowd of career politicians. Trump is blunt. Time will tell if he is honest.
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