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New York Daily News calls Donald Trump a ‘Dead clown walking’
washingtonpost.com ^ | Feb 2, 2016 | Callum Borchers

Posted on 02/02/2016 9:51:11 AM PST by Berlin_Freeper

As the Iowa caucus results rolled in Monday night, the wheels were surely turning in the minds of editors at the New York Daily News. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump — the local entry and a favorite tabloid target — was losing to Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas. Which way to go with Tuesday's cover?

There were so many options. "Iowans fire The Donald"? Nah. A "you're fired" joke is too predictable. "Trump is a loser?" It would've just been white noise. Too many people were already turning Trump's favorite insult around on Twitter.

Instead, the Daily News went with a running theme: "Dead clown walking" — a sequel to "Clown runs for prez" (June 17) and "Insane clown posse" (Jan. 21). Actually, it goes back further than that — to "Sideshow Don" (April 11, 2011), when Trump was toying with the idea of a 2012 White House bid.

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TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 1stcanadiansenator; newyorkvalues; tds; trump; usualsuspect
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Capital cronnyism was sent a message from its heartland.


21 posted on 02/02/2016 10:05:35 AM PST by mosesdapoet (My best insights get lost in FR's because of meaningless venting no one reads.)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

22 posted on 02/02/2016 10:05:43 AM PST by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: DoughtyOne

He got one delegate less than Cruz in Iowa.

Delegate count to date: Cruz 8, Trump 7, Rubio 7, Carson 3, Bush 1, Paul 1


23 posted on 02/02/2016 10:05:46 AM PST by Grampa Dave (Delegate count to date: Cruz 8, Trump 7, Rubio 7, Carson 3, Bush 1, Paul 1)
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To: DoughtyOne
It is all about the expectations, but you already know that. Large crowds and high polling numbers create expectations. In this case they weren't met. Serious AARs probably going on (or maybe not).
24 posted on 02/02/2016 10:05:50 AM PST by gov_bean_ counter (Trump to McCain - "Pass the strawberries".)
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To: ghost of stonewall jackson

“Stick a fork in trump; he peaked too early, will not win N.H...”

I’m no fan of Trump but I’m gonna withhold judgement ‘til after the Granite State has voted. He’s still a viable candidate yet.


25 posted on 02/02/2016 10:05:56 AM PST by MplsSteve
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To: Grampa Dave

26 posted on 02/02/2016 10:06:12 AM PST by jimbo123
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To: Berlin_Freeper

They are wrong.


27 posted on 02/02/2016 10:06:26 AM PST by SoFloFreeper (Obama hates the three Cs: Christianity, Constitution, and capitalism.)
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To: MplsSteve

Yup. NH will tell the tale. Trump needs a win there. I believe if he doesn’t get it he will start cutting his losses. But I believe he will get it and SC will be the next big test for him/Cruz Rubio.


28 posted on 02/02/2016 10:07:16 AM PST by over3Owithabrain
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To: McGruff
You stay classy Cruz supporters.

Same for you Putin supporters.

29 posted on 02/02/2016 10:08:56 AM PST by ETL (Ted Cruz 2016!! -- For a better, safer America)
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To: ghost of stonewall jackson

“stick a fork in trump; he peaked too early, will not win N.H., and now it is a two-man race between cruz and rubio”

If that’s not sarcasm, then it is just purely retarded.

Next Wednesday we should all call for Cruz to drop out of the race.


30 posted on 02/02/2016 10:09:53 AM PST by VanDeKoik
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To: McGruff

You stay classy Cruz supporters.

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Too funny.

Trump supporters cawing about a lack of class from others is a bit odd. Perhaps if your candidate would demonstrate some, he’d get some in return.

Not too likely on either count.


31 posted on 02/02/2016 10:10:41 AM PST by dmz
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To: jimbo123
No offense to our Iowan Freepers but this stinking Iowa Caucus system is nothing but a Pander Party.

Time to adjust the system to be more equitable. >$1000's of dollars per vote average? Time to change.

32 posted on 02/02/2016 10:10:47 AM PST by catfish1957 (I display the Confederate Battle Flag with pride in honor of my brave ancestors who fought w/ valor)
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To: Grampa Dave

But dont you see, Cruz has already won the election...because one delegate!

It’s so logical, it almost makes no sense.


33 posted on 02/02/2016 10:11:28 AM PST by VanDeKoik
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Will the Secret Service act on this threat to a presidential candidate?


34 posted on 02/02/2016 10:12:15 AM PST by glennaro
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To: McGruff

From your posting history:
Revenge is a dish best served cold


35 posted on 02/02/2016 10:12:52 AM PST by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper
What do you get if you cross an election with a vaudeville show?

The Iowa Caucus.


36 posted on 02/02/2016 10:13:26 AM PST by Bobalu (I told you so!)
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To: dmz

McGruff is a hardcore Putin supporter. That is why he wants Trump president.


37 posted on 02/02/2016 10:13:55 AM PST by ETL (Ted Cruz 2016!! -- For a better, safer America)
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To: jimbo123
Thanks. Very interesting data!


38 posted on 02/02/2016 10:13:58 AM PST by Grampa Dave (Delegate count to date: Cruz 8, Trump 7, Rubio 7, Carson 3, Bush 1, Paul 1)
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To: McGruff
You stay classy Cruz supporters.

How many times yesterday was

(1) The bus in the mud graphic posted?

(2) Cruz with a black eye?

(3) Cruz in various Canadian Themes?

Your hypocrisy is epic.

39 posted on 02/02/2016 10:14:34 AM PST by catfish1957 (I display the Confederate Battle Flag with pride in honor of my brave ancestors who fought w/ valor)
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To: Grampa Dave

The only question I have is did Bush set an all-time record?


40 posted on 02/02/2016 10:16:24 AM PST by nascarnation
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