I personally prefer Cruz, but this has been Donald's race to win or lose for months now. He continues to speak to the issues at the heart of America.
He may not be the best conservative (he isn't), but he appears to be the strongest candidate, by far, on the GOP side. It's because of his strong stands and his fight against the PC destruction of America.
At this point, it appears that only Donald can take out the Donald.
| Poll | Date |
Trump
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Carson
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Rubio
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Cruz
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Bush
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Kasich
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Fiorina
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Paul
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Huckabee
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Christie
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Pataki
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Santorum
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Graham
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Jindal
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Spread |
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| RCP Average | 10/29 - 11/17 | 24.6 | 21.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | Trump +2.8 |
| BloombergBloomberg | 11/15 - 11/17 | 24 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- | Trump +4 |
| PPP (D)PPP (D) | 11/16 - 11/17 | 26 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Trump +7 |
| FOX NewsFOX News | 11/1 - 11/3 | 26 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Trump +3 |
| McClatchy/MaristMcClatchy | 10/29 - 11/4 | 23 | 24 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Carson +1 |
| QuinnipiacQuinnipiac | 10/29 - 11/2 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Trump +1 |
We are witnessing history. Trump’s campaign will be written about for decades.
“Just wait until the next debates, everyone’s going to see how shallow he is on foreign policy then! Yeah, that’s the ticket.”
And then it won’t happen (yet again) and they’ll go back to talking about how stupid the American voters are, especially Republicans. Those dumb voters just can’t see how superior Jeb is to that nasty old Trump.
All FReepers should know, Conservatives have been saying for years, and real patriotic Americans know, AMERICANS LIKE STRONG LEADERSHIP. Americans want real people that aren’t afraid of their own values, opinions and ambitions. Americans respect confidence. Above all, more than any other culture in the world, Americans are results orientated (maybe in competition with Germans). That has not gone completely yet. So the mystery of Trump’s success thus far shouldn’t be.
He talks bold and is unafraid to speak what he believes. His boastful tener has some validity as a business mogul. He has a reputation of both taking charge and producing results. He is a leader. He is not shy about it. He doesn’t pander.
THAT’S why he resonating so well with ALL voters, not just Republicans/Conservatives. Put aside his past (not Conservative) for a minute and just analyze the character. This is what we have been predicting would be the successful persona for America. Ironically, on the other side of the same coin, you have Bernie Sanders.
This post does not address Trump’s intentions (stated or otherwise) for the future of this country. I am not addressing his patriotism or liberal past. I am only talking about the character (passion, charisma, stature, confidence) that appeals to Americans. It’s been since Reagan that we had some one like this as an option. And more people are paying attention these days than in many decades.