'He'll be re-elected': Trump and allies tout the sweet smell of 2020 success

The Manchester Guardian ^ | October 13, 2018 | David Smith in Washington

[Eleutheria5]

Whatever they do, though, it won’t work. They don’t know how to deal with Trump. Everything they try backfires.

[M Kehoe]

Hi.

“If the Left gets cucked in November, “

Sessions, Rosenstein and Mueller are history, or toast depending how far you want to go....

Cankles is done too, along with Comey and McCabe etc.

If...

5.56mm

[Dr. Sivana]

I can assure you, the Democrats are plotting something!

Of course. That doesn't mean what they are plotting will work. They decided to unleash their yahoos over Kavenaugh, and now the mob is not so easily called back or even directed. It is sort of like Hannibal with his elephants, they were almost as likely to kill his own men.

[DoodleDawg]

I can assure you, the Democrats are plotting something!

They can plot all they want but in the end they need a candidate. And right now I don't see one who could beat Trump.

[Trump_vs_Evil_Witch]

The GOP is NOT going to lose control of the House or Senate......fact!

[Trump_vs_Evil_Witch]

Globalist conspiracy is working hard to derail the Trump Train....

“The main threat to Trump’s reelection: The lunatic head of the Fed is committed to continually raising interest rates, regardless of whether there’s any sign of inflation. The rate increases could start impacting the economy some time next year”

Our God is greater than the Baals of globalist neo-pagan secret societies....

[Tanniker Smith]

He's got about 39% approval among AA voters. If only half that turn out to support him, the Dems are doomed.

Basically, the Democrats need black voters to turn out in the first place (in the absence of Obama running) and then vote for their guy. So, if it isn't Booker, I'm not sure how they'll do that.

[Dave W]

That is not what the poster meant. The poster means that if the dems win the House, Trump will be impeached and Russia gains new relevance. Many people believe Trump is corrupt to the core. I was talking last night with someone who believes Trump is a real danger to the US and the world and is completely corrupt. Really! He does not listen to reason. Anyway, the House led by Pelosi will undercut Trump bigly. The House will investigate everything and demand millions of documents on everything and will tie up the administration, cabinent depts and agencies until Trump is out of office.

That is what the poster meant.

[Dave W]

I don't think the AA support (which I don't necessarily believe) translates to the republican party as a whole. They may vote for Trump in 2020 in greater numbers, but I don't think that applies to a congressional race.

The last time 33% of blacks voted for a republican was in 1960 and that was for Nixon against Kennedy. Then there was the civil rights bill and it has been 90%+ black vote for dems ever since.

Blacks will never vote in such high numbers for pubs ever again. The cultural taboo is too high amongst blacks. But every percent helps. I would love to be wrong.

[Vaden]

Newt has been terrific in defending the President. I truly hope we can pull it out this fall. I never underestimate the stupidity of the American voter but I will go do my part to keep the House (even though they don’t deserve it). The GOP has hindered Trump more than the Democrats have. Still, I hope the economy will be enough wind at their backs for men to vote to uphold the Trump agenda.

I am not a believer in “positive thinking” but *fingers crossed*.

[jocon307]

Thanks 2ndD! That was a well written piece. GO TRUMP!

[jocon307]

“He’s got about 39% approval among AA voters. If only half that turn out to support him, the Dems are doomed.” DOOMED.

And, inertia being what it is, if even half these hypothetical AA R voters still vote R, for even on or two elections post-trump, they are doomed permanently.

So, I think we can expect to see a Black candidate for Pres, or at least VP in 2020. Kamala Harris, anyone? Top or bottom of the ticket?

Cory Booker’s a moron, I don’t think even the Dems are that dumb, but we’ll see.

[ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas]

The lunatic head of the Fed is committed to continually raising interest rates, regardless of whether there’s any sign of inflation. The rate increases could start impacting the economy some time next year.

That is a huge concern. Plus, Greenspan wasn't kidding when he called the markets "irrational." If a huge market crash occurs at the wrong time...

[jmacusa]

Third paragraph in I stopped.

[trebb]

Kind of sad that we need the Guardian to have such an in-depth story with such honesty.

[Salman]

Very nice, but eternal vigilance and please no overconfidence.

[Sirius Lee]

Agreed. Despite some hopeful polling numbers in the wake of Kavinaugh, it's no time to get cocky. As far as the house races, sure we may retain the Senate, but we face an uphill battle as a result of redistricting, voter fraud, and history in general as it pertains to off cycle elections.

Get every Conservative, or even Republican, you know motivated to show up and vote. Offer rides if they're old or in need of extra motivation.

[volunbeer]

There is nothing in America that represents the interest of globalism more than the Fed, which as many forget is actually a private bank. They want their money and they have carte blanche power to do so. This is the real danger of the Fed - they make money with inflation and they have enormous power. They bent over backwards to support their worldview in the last administration by minimizing the suck caused by the policies of the left with pumping. Without the Fed, the policies of the last administration would not have been possible without a bloodbath politically, but an aggressive Fed and free money financed it all to the tune of 8 trillion plus in money our children now owe and will pay back.

I have no issues if they raise the rate to fight inflation, but Trump appears to be right - they are taking an action to counter something that is not there and by doing so they appear to be clearly taking a side politically. Just my .02

[ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas]

they are taking an action to counter something that is not there and by doing so they appear to be clearly taking a side politically.

That was my first thought: It must be political. The rate was near 0 for both O terms. Of course, if Hillary had won and they raised the rate, she would probably complain. But would they raise the rate with H in charge?

[Teacher317]

Never count your chickens 2 years before they’re hatched