“It’s not, but it’s a fact of life - and I’m concerned that if Trump’s true to form he’ll keep giving them ammo. It seems that dialing back the (accurate but counterproductive) name calling and focusing on her blatantly Marxist/socialist positions - vs. his own - could be more effective. The name-calling schtick worked brilliantly when the time was right, but the novelty has faded and this isn’t the right time IMO. Most of my avidly Trump-supporting family and friends have said they hope that this campaign is more policy-centric.”
Exactly!
There is a sizable contingent on FR who get great enjoyment from watching Trump go freestyle or unfiltered. They don’t care what he says as long as it meets their threshold of being accurate.
Just because it’s accurate doesn’t mean that he should say it!
It’s time for Trump show that he’s the elder statesman - the adult in the room, the calm steady hand on the wheel and NOT a name caller.
“It’s time for Trump show that he’s the elder statesman - the adult in the room, the calm steady hand on the wheel and NOT a name caller.”
Agree completely. He needs to pivot (a grossly overused word, but anyway...) and take advantage of his status compared to the rank socialist lightweight. Rolling around in the mud with her might make some of us laugh but it won’t get him a single additional vote.