Hey Rita,
I didn’t post the thread to bang on Donald, but only to suggest that Cruz’s performance aided him in Iowa. I have no clue why this thread is in “breaking news”— I didn’t put it there.
As you indicate, Trump is appealing more to the secular anti-establishment folks, of which there are many; Cruz the religious folks. I surmise that was the Trump/Cruz deal, energize the disenfranchised for their mutual benefit.
Objectively, as to Trump, though I know he prides himself on “off the cuff”- perhaps, in certain arenas, it might be better to have prepared remarks. Here, perhaps he could have had staffers flag a few passages from the Bible, to give him some structure. For instance, Cruz always says- “you shall know they by their fruits—” then he goes off on a political rant. Trump could have done the same.
But, he’s at 30%, this episode won’t harm him with those who are his base support. It did help Cruz energize his base.
No, no, I knew you didn’t post to bang on Trump. I was just thinking about your question to Jane, on how the article got in breaking news. I was responding to that and also that we agree that it was crystal clear that was not a Trump audience, probably from the get-go. I was just pleased that he showed up and let it fly, anyway.
I believe he will do the same with the minorities, particularly Black Americans. Republicans always blow them off. He has parts of steel evidently, and oozes of leadership. Best to you, my friend. Rita