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Ben Carson Might Be the Only Man Who Can Stop Donald Trump
businessinsider.com ^ | 8/31/2015 | Orla Ryan

Posted on 08/31/2015 6:40:11 PM PDT by Helicondelta

Real estate magnate Trump has spent weeks dominating the Republican field, and has emerged as a credible White House candidate for many voters in Iowa, the first crucible of the 2016 nominating contest.

But with Carson’s stellar showing in a series of recent polls in Iowa and nationwide, and another survey showing Senator Bernie Sanders nipping at Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton’s heels, the second-place candidates are exhibiting considerable power on the campaign trail.

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KEYWORDS: carson; trump
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To: doc1019

If Carson and Cruz love America as much as they say , theye oughta pull out now and throw their collective support to Trump . Cruz for VP and Carson for Surgeon General .


21 posted on 08/31/2015 6:50:44 PM PDT by sushiman
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To: Helicondelta

LOL!

Like him but, nope...


22 posted on 08/31/2015 6:51:36 PM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously-you won't live through it anyway-Enjoy Yourself ala Louis Prima)
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To: Helicondelta

Carson is a tough guy. When an interviewer asks a question he does not like he gives an intimidating steely eyed look. He does not suffer fools gladly.
However, he could not rally the nation and use the bully pulpit the way Trump can.
I’m a big fan of Cruz, but I don’t think he can do it either.


23 posted on 08/31/2015 6:51:48 PM PDT by Calpublican (Republican Party Now Stands for Nothing!!!!!(Except Conniving))
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To: Helicondelta

Media now all behind Carson in order to take down Trump. Sorry. Carson is a one state pony. Iowa evangelicals.


24 posted on 08/31/2015 6:52:19 PM PDT by nhwingut (Trump-Cruz 2016 - Blow Up The GOP)
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To: Helicondelta

I’d like the nominee to have been a boss at least once in his adult life


25 posted on 08/31/2015 6:53:58 PM PDT by Lib-Lickers 2
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To: sushiman

Pull out with over a year to go until the caccus? I don’t thin that would be a good idea at this point.


26 posted on 08/31/2015 6:54:25 PM PDT by erod (Chicago Conservative | Cruz or Lose!)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

Cruz will be the one who “stops” him. But I put it in quotes for a reason.


27 posted on 08/31/2015 6:57:25 PM PDT by cuban leaf (The US will not survive the obama presidency. The world may not either.)
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To: erod

Unite now and kick the GOPe and Rats bigtime in the arse !


28 posted on 08/31/2015 6:58:03 PM PDT by sushiman
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To: Tijeras_Slim
Lack of clarity on ALL issues.

Nice, smooth talking guy.

Stick to what you know best Mr. Carson...doctoring. Plenty of hospitals could benefit from your expertise. Time to give back.

29 posted on 08/31/2015 6:58:14 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: erod

Iowa Caucus is in Feb 2016, not to be confused with the general election.


30 posted on 08/31/2015 6:58:23 PM PDT by Covenantor ("Men are ruled-...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern." Chesterton)
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To: austinaero

The #uniparty is terrified of Trump. More importantly, they are terrified of where he is taking the discourse.


31 posted on 08/31/2015 6:58:49 PM PDT by cuban leaf (The US will not survive the obama presidency. The world may not either.)
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To: Helicondelta

“Business Insider” = crony.

Says it all.


32 posted on 08/31/2015 6:59:31 PM PDT by bakeneko
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To: Helicondelta

Problem is Ben Carson is too nice of a guy to do what needs to be done in Washington. To stand up to the pressure that will be on him. At least that’s my take on it.


33 posted on 08/31/2015 7:01:27 PM PDT by kjam22 (my music video "If My People" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74b20RjILy4)
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans
Carson is not a bad guy, but they’re clearly pushing him to bring down Trump. Not going to work though.

From your lips to God's ears. They are all in full attack mode now, over, under, around and through to stop Trump. Carson's a back door tactic but if they can use him to stop Trump, we're gone, back to Bush or Romney or Hillary or whoever..

34 posted on 08/31/2015 7:02:02 PM PDT by Kenny
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To: Helicondelta

First time I see his photo. Thank you for posting it.
Never heard of this guy. What has he accomplished that he should be my President? How will he stand up to putin?


35 posted on 08/31/2015 7:03:12 PM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop
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To: sushiman

It’s early, very, very early. Let’s let the process play out first the establishment hates Trump and he tears them apart, which is awesome. But there are other candidates too such as, Cruz who are hated by the establishment fight back and are true conservatives.


36 posted on 08/31/2015 7:03:34 PM PDT by erod (Chicago Conservative | Cruz or Lose!)
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To: Helicondelta
Hmm! I like Carson but a little too mild for this red-hot presidential election! A much over dued time for a Leader that can put some spice in this otherwise dull presidential election! TRUMP is the HOT Sauce we need to stir some fire into getting America back on track! NO time for meek and mild! So done with the, let's be reasonable and talk calmly about it! I want strong and Trump is the only one taking it head on for US to be First and Foremost!
37 posted on 08/31/2015 7:03:34 PM PDT by djstex ( Americans first above all others! Nothing less!)
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To: Covenantor

That’s what I meant, but thanks for the clarification.


38 posted on 08/31/2015 7:04:14 PM PDT by erod (Chicago Conservative | Cruz or Lose!)
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To: yadent

Splittist!

39 posted on 08/31/2015 7:04:15 PM PDT by sparklite2 (Voting is acting white.)
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Headlines from this timeframe last election:

“Perry Zooms to Front of Pack for 2012 GOP Nomination”

“NBC/WSJ Poll: Cain now leads GOP pack”


40 posted on 08/31/2015 7:04:15 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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