Posted on 07/09/2015 6:09:00 PM PDT by Din Maker
Donald Trump has been inching upward in the polls lately, and now we finally have one from The Economist and YouGov showing him in a clear first place.
"Trump supporters may be making more of a statement than voting for someone they consider a contender," Kathy Frankovic writes at YouGov. "Just one in five of Trump's supporters think Trump will win the nomination." Other tidbits Frankovic points out are that Trump's supporters tend to back the Tea Party and to identify as "very conservative," and are less likely to be college-educated.
The new poll is probably a bit dispiriting for Jeb Bush, though. He had gotten a small bump to first place in three national polls conducted after his June announcement, and his team clearly hoped this would finally let him break away from the rest of the large field. Now, though, he's down at 11 points, tied for second with Rand Paul. This new poll could be an outlier, or it could be the first sign that Jeb's announcement bounce has worn off. (Bush's fantastic fundraising news should help with any disappointment he feels, though)
But Trump's 15 percent is not a particularly impressive performance in a crowded field Bush, Scott Walker, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Ben Carson, and Mike Huckabee have all hit or passed that number in at least one poll. Also, Trump hasn't yet led any polls in Iowa or New Hampshire, which are generally more important than national polls. Still, it's national polls that are being used to determine which candidates qualify for the first GOP debate, and Trump clearly makes that cut at this point.
But the big question about whether Trump will show up on stage in Cleveland on August 6 isn't about his polling it's about whether he'll actually turn in the required financial disclosures to the FEC. As Slate's Josh Voorhees writes, many are skeptical that Trump would publicly disclose so many details of his "business empire." It's up to Trump to prove them wrong.
Can’t argue with that! :)
Trump has said the right things largely, but if he is pro-life and has all of that money, I hope he gave some to pro-life causes. Not judging, just saying.
“...Is it some sort of welfare entitlement...”
They seem to think so.
Hopefully, we will shove that notion really far up their collective cavity...
“..rise above my Schadenfreude...”
Enjoy the moment, brother... it may not come again in our lifetime. The last time, it was Reagan.
“...Trump himself said the other day, ...”
Which is exactly why he’s NOT running as a third party candidate.
He’s doing what we’ve been saying all along - get in and go from the inside. He’s not stupid. And he’s not owned/bought/paid for.
And that’s what’s scaring the crap out of the Uniparty.
I wonder if we should encourage Democrats to establish a third party, themselves?
There already are millions of Democrats who are repulsed by Hillary, her lies and her greed.
Is there any young, honest, savvy Democrat who could be drafted to lead such a party?
WTF...?
“...young, honest, savvy Democrat...”
Silly me...
Never mind....
You are right. The old billionaire isn’t going to be #2 on the ticket. I look at Trump right now as a good vehicle to get Cruz in the WH. Hopefully Cruz will be VP for 8 years and then 8 years at the top. 16 years of Cruz could save America.
only good democrat is a former democrat...i am being kind today, i have been known to use words other than former
This doesn’t speak very well about us as a party.
He’s the new Chris Christie - come out swinging at people we don’t like, and we somehow confuse that for conservative credentials or true leadership.
Trump is only out for Trump. We shouldn’t lend him any of our credibility.
Oh, ok. Thanks.
Dang! I’m starting to get excited about this Trump entry into the race. Someone said earlier that if the 3 major candidates in November 2016 are Hillary, Jeb and The Donald, that Trump “CAN” win that one.
Whoa...... hold on there. I am NOT a RINO lover. I am a Ronald Reagan-style Conservative. Ted Cruz is my choice in 2016. I worked for his Senate campaign here in Texas and gave financially, what I could, to help him beat a long-time, entrenched RINO. I am NOT a freakin’ “pajama boy”. And, I will NOT be voting for your pick unless it is Ted Cruz. BTW, who is your “pick”. Can’t wait to hear.
Thanks for your Post #140
I’d be interested to know who your choice of Candidate might be.
on Free Republic, any statement not on the approved lore or dogma list means you are automatically a RINO
most do not understand the term and use it proflicately in error
I wonder if we should encourage Democrats to establish a third party, themselves?
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Yes! I hope that if Bernie Sanders does not end up the Dem nominee (anything can happen.... Hillary could have a brain aneurysm from that head injury sometime back) I hope he runs as an Independent. I guarantee he would get at least 15% of the Dem vote. That would be enough to sink Hillary. If Sanders doesn’t run as a Third Party candidate...... what about.......
Jim Webb, former Sen. from VA. He’s challenging also. He could run as an Indy just to keep Hillary from winning. He is the closest thing to the old-style Truman Democrats that are few and far between these days. JFK would NEVER be the nominee of the DemocRAT Party in this day and time.
YES! Someone needs to encourage a Dem to run on a Third Party Ticket. Heck, if nothing else, somebody place a call to Ralph Nader..... quickly. His 96,000 votes in FL, in 2000, put George W. in the White House instead of Al Gore.
Trump is only out for Trump.
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I know. I think we should all vote for Hillary. She’s compassionate and only wants to help us folks and save this great Republic. Or, Yeb Bush..... he will help the nice Mexican people. Or maybe Scott Walker if he hasn’t changed his mind today. He probably hasn’t. He usually doesn’t change his mind about issues until around 2:00 p.m. each day. Or we can vote for Rick Perry if he can remember that he is running. And we still have the Huckster..... I’m stopping now. I’m tired. It’s either Cruz (1st choice) or Trump (2nd Choice).
You are so correct. Thanks.
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