[norwaypinesavage]

"Trump has so far been able to weather the events."

It depends on what the meaning of "weathering" is, to mis-quote another liberal Democrat. The seeds of doubt are obviously planted, and they have more than six months to sprout before the general election.

I, for one, have no clue how Trump might govern as president. He has spoken many words that cause me concern. These include "45% import tariff", "expedite return of illegals", "raise taxes on the rich", "change platform on abortion", etc. Those words strike fear in the hearts of principled conservatives. Will he govern that way? Or, even worse, will his opponent use those words against him in the campaign, causing him to lose?

[Russ]

Your “concerns” cannot be implemented without the consent of congress. They don’t seem to be in the mood to bend over backward to please Trump.

[Agamemnon]

I, for one, have no clue how Trump might govern as president.

Trump refuses to debate Ted one on one. Why is that? It's because there is a likelihood that he will open his mouth and say something dumb to the effect like, "I'd let tranny's use my bathrooms in Trump Tower" on a national stage with all the cameras focusing on him, and then Trump supporters can wonder whether they've made the right choice - as can delegates whose votes have not yet been cast.

I'm not worried at all how Ted will come off in such a debate. His message has been consistently conservative.

It ain't over til it's over. More Trump gaffes are coming, and while there's still time for a delegate to change his mind let's see whose message unites and is the consistently conservative voice that conservatives supposedly claim - though many at heart merely pretend - that they want on this site.

All the smash-mouthing the media by "Double-down" Donald is welcomed and amusing - while he's doing it to those guys. Trump, however, is known to turn on people on a dime. Imagine yourself opposing him on something and his reply to you is a middle finger and a double-down?

Are all his adoring FReepers ready for that?

He starts resembling the current occupant more and more in some very unwelcomed ways.

I prefer a gentleman statesman with the consistent conservative message and the savvy to know how to quietly get the job done and to allow his opponent to become his own worst enemy.

That's why I prefer Ted Cruz.

FReegards!