The Donald has tapped into a wave of anger many of our citizens feel about our dysfunctional government, and in doing so, become a hero of many in the GOP. The Donald has also managed to insult and anger a large number of people, including some within his own political party. So, can The Donald ride this wave of anger into the Whitehouse, or will 14 more months of his arrogance, and abrasive remarks erode his popularity?
11 Sep 15
Originally posted by bill718Dysfunctional government?
The Donald has tapped into a wave of anger many of our citizens feel about our dysfunctional government, and in doing so, become a hero of many in the GOP. The Donald has also managed to insult and anger a large number of people, including some within his own political party. So, can The Donald ride this wave of anger into the Whitehouse, or will 14 more months of his arrogance, and abrasive remarks erode his popularity?
You mean the Taliban GOP.
All we can do is ride the wave of hope and change bill. Eventually, everyone in the GOP will hopefully wind up in club Gitmo. 😛
11 Sep 15
Originally posted by bill718Trump still needs to get at least another 25% of the GOP on his side and that may not be an easy thing to do with the anger speech. He is going to have to change tactics at some point, IMO.
The Donald has tapped into a wave of anger many of our citizens feel about our dysfunctional government, and in doing so, become a hero of many in the GOP. The Donald has also managed to insult and anger a large number of people, including some within his own political party. So, can The Donald ride this wave of anger into the Whitehouse, or will 14 more months of his arrogance, and abrasive remarks erode his popularity?
11 Sep 15
Originally posted by bill718what i don't understand is why republicans are not falling over themselves to vote for him because he appears to me to be the very embodiment of republican values as I understand them. He values the Bible, He is business minded and rich, wants to kick out illegal immigrants, why are they not embracing him like the Dems embraced Obama?
The Donald has tapped into a wave of anger many of our citizens feel about our dysfunctional government, and in doing so, become a hero of many in the GOP. The Donald has also managed to insult and anger a large number of people, including some within his own political party. So, can The Donald ride this wave of anger into the Whitehouse, or will 14 more months of his arrogance, and abrasive remarks erode his popularity?
12 Sep 15
Originally posted by robbie carrobieIt seems that so far, they are. Note that the top candidates are all non politicians.
what i don't understand is why republicans are not falling over themselves to vote for him because he appears to me to be the very embodiment of republican values as I understand them. He values the Bible, He is business minded and rich, wants to kick out illegal immigrants, why are they not embracing him like the Dems embraced Obama?
12 Sep 15
Originally posted by RJHindsAs the below 5% candidates drop out, somebody picks up those voters in the polls.
Trump still needs to get at least another 25% of the GOP on his side and that may not be an easy thing to do with the anger speech. He is going to have to change tactics at some point, IMO.
12 Sep 15
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Bobby Jindel gets the award for the one line zingers.
When asked about Trump reading the Bible, Bobby said he knew for a fact Trump never reads the Bible. When asked why he was certain of this, he smiled and said, "Because Trump is not mentioned anywhere in the Bible". 😵
12 Sep 15
Originally posted by robbie carrobieHe has been in the Democrat camp in the past and a big supporter of Bill Clinton and some think he may be a plant by the Clintons to disrupt the GOP.
what i don't understand is why republicans are not falling over themselves to vote for him because he appears to me to be the very embodiment of republican values as I understand them. He values the Bible, He is business minded and rich, wants to kick out illegal immigrants, why are they not embracing him like the Dems embraced Obama?
12 Sep 15
Originally posted by RJHindsSo they are distrustful of him, ok that makes sense, although he has stated that he would run as an independent if not given the nomination, (is that the correct term?)
He has been in the Democrat camp in the past and a big supporter of Bill Clinton and some think he may be a plant by the Clintons to disrupt the GOP.
12 Sep 15
Originally posted by robbie carrobieI believe the threat of running as an independent is past now. That was his leverage in order to get the GOP to treat him fairly in the early going, since he is an outsider.
So they are distrustful of him, ok that makes sense, although he has stated that he would run as an independent if not given the nomination, (is that the correct term?)
15 Sep 15
Originally posted by whodeyThat's good, but he needs many more of those to get his poll numbers up enough to challenge the Trump tower.
Bobby Jindel gets the award for the one line zingers.
When asked about Trump reading the Bible, Bobby said he knew for a fact Trump never reads the Bible. When asked why he was certain of this, he smiled and said, "Because Trump is not mentioned anywhere in the Bible". 😵