[piasa]

If a “do what it takes campaign” was his problem, Trump’s vicious “do what it takes campaign” would have done him in... so that’s obviously not the problem.
The problem is that we have an electorate that is too busy, too tired and too well-entertained to think their way through the shiess-storm of information, so they simply went with their emotions, as did the folks who gave us Obama, and voted for the funniest guy.

[grania]

You're blaming the electorate for the success of Trump vs Cruz. I'm THANKING the electorate for getting involved this time! The dirty campaign tricks in Iowa (the "shaming" letter was over the top for many), actively campaigning for "Trojan Horse" candidates who had no intention of actually supporting Trump any longer than they had to, and the "Cuban Tag Team" against Trump in the debate were politics just like the bad ol' days.

Folks who support Trump....it's for issues where Cruz is weak. For the fist time maybe since 1968, voters are AWAKE and LISTENING, and don't like what's happening in the world. That's why Cruz didn't get away with his inconsistencies and tactics.

[Caipirabob]

The funniest guy? We voted for the guy who fights. We voted for the guy who counters with a sledgehammer. We don’t want a president, we want a wrecking ball. I have been saying this very thing for a year. I thought it was Cruz and supports him openly until February but then changed to Trump.