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Donald Trump could beat Hillary Clinton: Bill Richardson
CNBC ^ | March 4, 2016 | Tom DiChristopher

Posted on 03/04/2016 1:28:37 PM PST by Innovative

Democrats should not expect the path to the White House to be a cakewalk if Hillary Clinton faces Donald Trump in November, former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said Friday.

"We've got to be very careful because Trump has tapped into a negativity, a populism that is out there, and I think we have to work extra hard" to attract young voters and turn out the party's base, the 2008 Democratic presidential contender told CNBC's "Squawk Box."

Clinton will be a strong candidate, he said, but she will have to overcome her party's shift far left of the American electorate. Trump also brings a fair amount of Democrats into his coalition, Gregg said.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnbc.com ...


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Arkansas; US: New Mexico; US: New York; US: Vermont
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To: factoryrat

Trump will do something stupid like attack her age or looks and it is all over.


21 posted on 03/04/2016 2:33:28 PM PST by Sam Gamgee (May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't. - Patton)
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To: Innovative

Bill Richardson. Another person never held in very high regard on FR until now.


22 posted on 03/04/2016 2:34:31 PM PST by John W (Under One Year And Counting!)
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To: euram

The only way Trump beats Clinton is if the number of dem voters disgusted by Hillary that vote Trumo exceeds the number of rep voters disgusted by Trump that stay home.


23 posted on 03/04/2016 2:48:50 PM PST by wny
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To: euram

One on one, Trump wouldn’t beat Cruz or Rubio either.


24 posted on 03/04/2016 2:50:18 PM PST by wny
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To: Innovative

When the general election starts they will pull out every bit of Hillary’s dirty baggage, and Bill’s too. I venture to say they will beat Hillary like a rented mule.


25 posted on 03/04/2016 2:50:50 PM PST by political1 (Love your neighbors)
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To: BigEdLB

Funny, I’m a Cruzer but if/when Trump wins, I admit, “it will be so fun watching Trump go after her.”

That’s not the Real Hillary you see everyday. It’s a stand in. Go back a few years, she had a triple chin and was encroaching on Helen Thomas. The real Hillary is back stage laying down in an ambulance all doused out and still hagged out with a whiskey bottle in her hand.


26 posted on 03/04/2016 2:51:14 PM PST by Undecided 2012
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To: jimrob; JustAmy; Alamo-Girl; onyx; Liz; doug from upland; bgill; SunkenCiv; GOPJ; ...
It Just Came to Me - - One Final detail!! -- tell me anyone where I'm wrong on any of this (and I'm not looking for any pats on the back or polite comments... don't need any of that garbage whatsoever, haven't got time - - so, mull over the following to yourselves please and - - momentarily pretend ...that you... are Mrs Clinton -and Mr Trump ...is talking to you/in the first debate --and put yourself in her place ) (and then someone relay all this over to the Trump campaign!)

#1 Trump needs to send one of his staff to the District Court in Fayetteville, Arkansas and get copies of the records of that Thomas child rape case.

#2 In the first debate -immediately after Trump has stated to Hillary- exactly what is in #15, he - should - then - pause momentarily - - look directly at her - - then throw down (or slam down for effect) the court papers onto the floor -right beside her podium. PERIOD!

Dramatic, Yes. A coronary for Hillary....You Betcha ya and she withdraws!

27 posted on 03/04/2016 3:12:47 PM PST by Mr Apple ( 1st Debate - - Trump & Hillary)
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To: Sam Gamgee
Trump will do something stupid like attack her age or looks and it is all over...

Nah...see my #27 friend. ;)

28 posted on 03/04/2016 3:15:54 PM PST by Mr Apple ( 1st Debate - - Trump & Hillary)
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To: Mr Apple

Beautiful.

And this......Joe Scarborough told Chuck Todd, “I will tell you who is horrified right now. Bill Clinton is horrified at the prospect of every time Hillary Clinton bringing up women’s issues, Donald Trump puts out an Instagram and by the end of the campaign Bill Cosby and Bill Clinton are synonymous.”


29 posted on 03/04/2016 3:18:36 PM PST by Liz (SAFE PLACE? A liberal's mind. Nothing's there. Nothing can penetrate it.)
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To: Mr Apple
A coronary for Hillary.

I worry more than a bit about age for some candidates - okay, not about Hillary (age 68) or Bernie (age 74), but about Trump (age 69). All three would face a significant risk given their age and the stress of the job. That's not a reason to reject Trump, but it is a reason to care a lot about the VP.

30 posted on 03/04/2016 3:21:48 PM PST by Pollster1 ("A Bill of Rights that means what the majority wants it to mean is worthless." - Scalia)
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To: Innovative
Trump is the Republicans' best chance to capture the WH and to straighten out the country, to "make America great again", as Trump says.

He's also the best friend the Democrats have. The winner between Trump and Clinton will be a the one who disgusts the fewest people.

31 posted on 03/04/2016 3:22:18 PM PST by DoodleDawg
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To: euram
"Unfortunately, Trump will face all that, plus the backstabbers in his own party..."

Yes and that unfortunately that includes many pure "conservatives" who would rather lose to Hillary Clinton than see Donald Trump President. That way they can remain "pure" and just snipe from the sidelines while Hillary continues the work of Obama.

32 posted on 03/04/2016 3:28:29 PM PST by protest1
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To: Mr Apple

Nothing will make Hillary withdraw. Including being arrested by the DOJ for the server, should that ever happen.


33 posted on 03/04/2016 3:31:15 PM PST by Pelham (more than election. Revolution)
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To: Pollster1
I worry more than a bit about age for some candidates...

This scenario can be changed and put in another candidate. Cruz ...if he wins....or whomever, etc. She just has to LOSE! Scotus on the line here! Whoever our conservative candidate is - he can use this material in the debate against hillary.

34 posted on 03/04/2016 3:34:32 PM PST by Mr Apple ( 1st Debate - - Trump & Hillary)
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To: Pelham
Nothing will make Hillary withdraw. Including being arrested by the DOJ for the server, should that ever happen.

Well, it should be worth a try at least in the debate. All any of us here have done is perhaps lose some reading time and only cost me 30 min or so...putting that into some kinda format. So, we're all good. :)

35 posted on 03/04/2016 3:39:45 PM PST by Mr Apple ( 1st Debate - - Trump & Hillary)
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To: Mr Apple
Is this what you are talking about?


36 posted on 03/04/2016 3:42:40 PM PST by Albion Wilde (Who can actually defeat the Democrats in 2016? -- the most important thing about all candidates.)
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To: Liz
Donald Trump puts out an Instagram and by the end of the campaign Bill Cosby and Bill Clinton are synonymous.”

Absolutely right on mark. Excellent summation Liz !!

37 posted on 03/04/2016 3:45:23 PM PST by Mr Apple ( 1st Debate - - Trump & Hillary)
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To: Albion Wilde; Liz; All

OMG Albion...how did you do that!!! WTG Albion!!!


38 posted on 03/04/2016 3:46:57 PM PST by Mr Apple ( 1st Debate - - Trump & Hillary)
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To: Mr Apple

Excellent!

Pity you put it out here on the Internet, when you could have sent it directly to Mr. Trump!

I hope he sees it but his campaign might. Hillary’s might as well ...


39 posted on 03/04/2016 3:48:34 PM PST by onyx (YOU'RE POSTING HERE! HOPE YOU'RE A DONOR! FReepLoaders are RUDE)
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To: Albion Wilde
Is this what you are talking about?

Oh my, I had no idea one could get court documents without being in the court itself! All someone from the Trump campaign (or if Trump does get to be the nominee, then whomever gets the nomination) ....they can easily get this same information you've acquired and walk -all prepared- right into the debate with hillary -- and get it done!

40 posted on 03/04/2016 3:54:51 PM PST by Mr Apple ( 1st Debate - - Trump & Hillary)
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