It's an article of faith among the uniparty elite punditry, be if FOX or Salon. The idea that Trump could possibly win is just outside of the realm of possibility. The truth is Donald is in the position Mitt was last time. The anti-establishment conservatives are rapidly coalescing around Trump so that he will win most early primaries with a plurality. Meanwhile the GOPe is split between Jeb, Rubio, Crispy, and the rest. I could see them going from one to another trying to find someone who can beat Trump, just as conservatives did in 2012. The real question is where to the Carson and Cruz people go once it's obvious their guys aren't winning any primaries?
That’s an interesting take that the situation is reversed from 2012. I have not gone back to see a poll to poll comparison of then and now. But the consistency of Mr Trump’s gains in the progression of polls is something I don’t remember seeing before. As others have pointed out, this has the feel of a revolution.
The truth is Donald is in the position Mitt was last time. The anti-establishment conservatives are rapidly coalescing around Trump so that he will win most early primaries with a plurality. Meanwhile the GOPe is split between Jeb, Rubio, Crispy, and the rest. I could see them going from one to another trying to find someone who can beat Trump, just as conservatives did in 2012. The real question is where to the Carson and Cruz people go once it’s obvious their guys aren’t winning any primaries?
Good points. Looks to me like Trump is toning down his rhetoric a bit and solidifying his lead.
Walker is the only other leading candidate with no beltway/Bush stink on him so I’d say he’s the biggest threat to Trump at this point.