Posted on 12/15/2015 8:04:54 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Despite controversy after controversy, Donald Trump still dominates the polls. With his seemingly impervious lead, it is tempting to declare that he is a clear front-runner for the nomination. From Our Advertisers
He has, after all, defied all expectations of his impending demise, including an early one from this author. If he has survived everything so far, why should he lose now?
Mr. Trump has emerged as a true factional candidate -- much more like Howard Dean or Pat Buchanan than Herman Cain, or other candidates who have surged to the top of the polls only to collapse.
But it's still too soon to say Mr. Trump is the front-runner for the nomination. He has a high floor but a low ceiling, and although he has weathered many controversies, the toughest days are yet to come. Continue reading the main story
The polls already show initial signs of those challenges, like Ted Cruz's lead in Iowa; the number of Republicans who say they would not support him; his weakness in polls of verified voters; and his smaller or nonexistent leads in one-on-one matchups against likely rivals.
His chances of winning -- which are real, even if not good -- depend much more on the weaknesses of his opponents than his own strengths. The good news for Mr. Trump is that the opposition is flawed enough to entertain such an outcome.
The notion that Mr. Trump should be considered a strong front-runner based on current polls is understandable, but inconsistent with recent history. In nearly every election cycle, there are candidates who lead national polls and sometimes even win states, but don’t come close to winning the nomination.
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My faith in republicans is now higher watching Trump stay at the top by far.
The winner leads! He always does! ;) GO TRUMP!
I think recent history as illustrated in this case.
These are Obama and Hillary’s poll numbers through the primaries.
I personally believe Trumpet breakthrough that 50% barrier. But time will tell whether he’s the hillary in this graph.
Woo hoo!!
Go Trump :)
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dictionary.com: "a small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics."
Hmm, seems like the R-Establishment is shrinking into serving as the 'faction.' For example, this 'faction' at Jeb!'s Debate Watch Party: 
"How the NYT could become a credible newspaper, but DEFINITELY won't".
Yikes-—that must be downright embarrassing.
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These guys live in a permanent state of denial. They will still be counting votes when Roberts is swearing Trump in. LOL!
Sweat is pouring off the Slimes.
The Slimes is going full bore for Hitlery.
Oh, no, Trump isn’t even half as radical on the ideological spectrum as Obama. They deserve much worse.
Oh, no, Trump isn’t even half as radical on the ideological spectrum as Obama. They deserve much worse.
Google image search seems to indicate that the poll is from Slate
Whistling past the graveyard until they hear “RUN BITCHES” and start running.
You bet.
Thanks!
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