Why Trump Might Win.

ramblingmanblog.com ^ | Bruce Haynes

[RoosterRedux]

The new Politico Caucus survey of insiders from Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina is in. The “politicos” on the ground in those states all agree. Donald Trump has a real and significant chance to become the Republican nominee.

I participated in that survey, and I put his chance at 30%. When I share this view with establishment Republicans and some DC insiders, the expressions range from anger to disbelief to a kind but piteous look that suggests that perhaps the men in the white coats should come and take me away to a safe and comfortable place where I would be at no risk of causing harm to society or to my person.

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Make no mistake, Trump is running a campaign and it is a strong one, better in many ways than the more traditional campaigns of his opponents. Trump has built a sizeable and deep campaign infrastructure in the early primary states. These organizations are led not by cranky volunteer types who just stick up yard signs and stir the pot, but seasoned political veterans (such as Ed McMullen and Jim Merrill in South Carolina) who know how to win elections.

All of the elements of a great campaign are present. Trump has a brand. He has iconography in the form of the ubiquitous red hat. A Reaganesque slogan in “Make America Great Again.” A battle cry in a song, “We’re Not Gonna Take it Anymore.” And, if he elects to reach under the mattress at Trump Tower, he has more than enough resources to keep the music playing as long as it takes. I can explain Trump’s campaign in 15 seconds. I’m not sure I can explain any of the others in 15 minutes.

[jsanders2001]

> My life has lasted too long. I am willing to die in the name of freedom.

Same here. Willing to sacrifice to get it (freedom> back even if its for someone else’s benefit