True, but Trump has shown himself to have a very thin skin, and is unable to let any perceived slight pass by. I think the gameplan right now is to have so many people needling Trump that he is constantly attacking in return, with the intent that the average Republican and average independent just get sick and tired of listening to it and tune him out. Trump's ego is his Achilles heel, and his opponents are going to use it.
Is it thin skin, or a calculated approach? You can’t say that it hasn’t worked so far, and I believe once Donald sees it’s no longer productive, he’ll change his approach.
Negative campaigning WORKS, that’s why it will NEVER go away.
I have never believed him to be this thin-skinned...I think it’s an act.
Regardless, whatever it is, only he knows. Not sure how long he can keep it up because attacks on him will not end anytime soon.
All of these guys have an ego. Dang man, the whole political and governmental scheme is filled with egos. At least Trump is honestly showing it and also kind of saying, “It’s OK for a man to have a big ego” which flies in the face of political correctness as almost any pro-masculine stance does. Those of us who loath and despise PC cheer.
I think that why people like me stick with this guy. He’s genuine, he’s himself, and he sticks up for himself. People want a guy who’s not afraid to stick up for himself and want that same resolve in sticking up for America. The more they pile on, the worse they get and the better Trump gets.
I find myself thinking a about Reagan when saying this. Regan took no sh*t from anyone and he translated that resolve into his determined course despite his own party and the Left.