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In the Land of Raw Firepower, a Feeling That Trump Is Out of Ammo
politico.com ^ | 10/23/2016 | M. Scott Mahaskey

Posted on 10/25/2016 5:12:58 AM PDT by rktman

In another political universe where a different GOP nominee was leading in the polls, this three-day-long salute to the glories of the Second Amendment could have been an early celebration for gun rights supporters in anticipation of the victory of President Ted Cruz or President John Kasich. But with Donald J. Trump atop the GOP ticket, that’s not the way it felt at Knob Creek. In other parts of the nation, far beyond this former Army gun range halfway between Louisville and Fort Knox, Trump was shedding supporters faster than a Gatling gun spitting shell casings. And while regulars to the machine gun shoot are still likely to vote for Trump, the ones we spoke to were not blind to his sinking poll numbers and had come to terms with the idea that the battle, still three weeks away, was already over.

“Trump can’t win,” said Steve, who wouldn’t give his last name because he didn’t want his house blown up (who he was afraid of wasn't clear). Steve, whose accent suggested a hometown somewhere in New England, said that without women, blacks and Hispanics, Trump couldn’t overcome Hillary Clinton. “And that’s game over. He lost as soon as he picked his running mate. You can’t win with two white guys anymore. If he would have picked a woman, she would have been forced to defend him.”

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TOPICS: Hobbies; Outdoors; Society
KEYWORDS: 2a; banglist; elections
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To: jsanders2001

He has more ammo than he and the party combined can feature in political ad time on television, even if they bought time from now until the end of the year.

What kind of whiner wrote this article?


21 posted on 10/25/2016 5:30:04 AM PDT by The Antiyuppie ("When small men cast long shadows, then it is very late in the day")
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To: rktman

Trump has hardly run any ads, and the polls are essentially tied. What’s he talking about?


22 posted on 10/25/2016 5:34:53 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: rktman

Let me be the first to congratulate Politico on their impressive research effort.

You see, they went to the Wikileaks Podesta email and did not see any proof that the author was “With Her”.

Therefore they felt safe publishing this latest “With Her” propaganda piece with Mahaskey’s byline.

(I bet you thought I was talking about “research” for the article—ha, fooled you! The article is hip high bull_s__t.)


23 posted on 10/25/2016 5:40:30 AM PDT by cgbg (This space for rent--$250K)
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To: rktman

Trump has all the ammo he needs and it’s called ObamaCare 2017!


24 posted on 10/25/2016 5:45:26 AM PDT by knighthawk (We will always remember We will always be proud We will always be prepared so we may always be free)
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To: rktman

The TRUMP Youtubes will get more viewers than all MSM put together. How many read Politico?


25 posted on 10/25/2016 5:48:03 AM PDT by stars & stripes forever (Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Psalm 33:12)
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To: MountainWalker

Outright lies! If anyone knows what Knob Creek Stands For, it would be absurtd to say folks who attend would do anything with their vote that would endanger the 2nd Amendment ... and the ones I know are not stupid enough to vote for illary ‘satan’s spawn’ Clinton.


26 posted on 10/25/2016 5:49:37 AM PDT by MHGinTN (A dispensational perspective is a powerful tool for spiritual discernment)
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To: rktman

This article is a complete lie. President Cruz or President Kasich? Trump will lose? At Knob Creek? HORSESH!T.

No wonder this Politico fabulist didn’t use last names. There weren’t any in his dream. Complete Drivel.


27 posted on 10/25/2016 5:50:51 AM PDT by Gaffer
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To: rktman

Anyone over at Knob Creek that says they are supporting Hitlery is a plant. They have anti Obama posters in the bathrooms over the urinals.


28 posted on 10/25/2016 5:52:01 AM PDT by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s, you weren't really there....)
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To: jmaroneps37

Well, at least the paid security got a day off.


29 posted on 10/25/2016 5:52:14 AM PDT by jimbug
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To: rktman

Now folks, when posting these articles...if Politico rants and no one listens, is it really a rant?


30 posted on 10/25/2016 5:52:42 AM PDT by JusPasenThru (Democrat mantra: Promise Everything, Deliver Nothing, Blame Others)
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To: phormer phrog phlyer

Hmmmm. Are they calling for some sort of violence against the conservative candidate?

Trump: “I’d like to punch him(?) in the face.” Bad, bad, bad.

jojo bidden: “I’d like to take Trump out behind the gym.” Har dee har har. A-otay.

Weird huh?


31 posted on 10/25/2016 5:53:05 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: JusPasenThru

Is it really an article? LOL!


32 posted on 10/25/2016 5:54:53 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: rktman

Just read the article. This is absolute nonsense. Knob Creek ran some of the funniest ads on radio using Obama as their no1 gun seller. As someone mentioned above, they have antiHillary posters in the urinals. Utter, utter crap.


33 posted on 10/25/2016 5:55:11 AM PDT by JusPasenThru (Democrat mantra: Promise Everything, Deliver Nothing, Blame Others)
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To: JusPasenThru

Not so fast JusPasenThru. It was on the internet so it must be true. ;-)


34 posted on 10/25/2016 5:56:49 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: rktman

These guys drank Jim Jones’ Koolaide!


35 posted on 10/25/2016 6:02:50 AM PDT by Renegade
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To: jmaroneps37

Kaine rally in Florida drew 30 people, with photos to prove the lack of attendance. Local paper printed what the Clinton campaign told them and reported 1,200 attended.

The MSM are lying crap weasels.


36 posted on 10/25/2016 6:38:18 AM PDT by Flick Lives (Voting Trump. It is not just a vote, it is a chance to burn down the rotten Uniparty.)
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To: rktman

Someone who is semi anonymous makes a stupid statement and the lobs take it as gospel

Ignore all media

Get Put The Vote


37 posted on 10/25/2016 6:40:10 AM PDT by Nifster (Ignore all polls. Get Out The Vote)
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To: Gaffer

Politico must be vying for the investigative journalist spot now occupied by Rolling Stone Magazine.


38 posted on 10/25/2016 6:41:16 AM PDT by Flick Lives (Voting Trump. It is not just a vote, it is a chance to burn down the rotten Uniparty.)
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To: stars & stripes forever
The TRUMP Youtubes will get more viewers than all MSM put together.

Yes, from people who are already solidly pro-Trump.

39 posted on 10/25/2016 6:41:41 AM PDT by Eric Pode of Croydon
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To: Flick Lives

Which newspaper printed Clinton’s lie of 1200?


40 posted on 10/25/2016 6:44:21 AM PDT by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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