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Don't kid yourself — Donald Trump can win

_Sal said:
yes, he is smart, he knows people, he is an orator...he doesn't follow a script because he has an intuitive understanding of people, he knows how to read what people think they want, what they think they need and then he tells them they are right and he will cooperate

he is quite bright

it might be what the country needs in order to balance itself I don't know
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I don't know about that, but his supporters, at least, have some enthusiasm for him. It's been awhile since the GOP candidate generated enthusiasm, so it will be interesting to watch.
 
Northern Light said:
Trump proves that all you need is charisma, rhetoric and money to get a real shot at the Presidency, and nothing else. He has no real platform and is clearly making it up as he goes along.

The thing is, America is ripe for this kind of candidate. People are so polarized and easily stoked into emotional fervor that it was only a matter of time before a sociopathic narcissist took a shot at being POTUS. Our sense of reason and logic, as a nation, is really in jeopardy if this is any indication.

He's a total RINO if you look at his policy opinions even just a few years ago, but people will vote for him because he's a good **** talker.
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Wow, you are "undisclosed" but use the term RINO.

Republican In Name Only is a pejorative term used by conservative members of the Republican Party of the United States to describe Republicans whose political views or actions they consider insufficiently conservative.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_In_Name_Only

I am a Libertarian, meaning I am a "Liberal" of the old school ala John Locke; not Liberal as in progressive-socialism as it seems to be identified today.

So I don't mind a candidate I can get behind who isn't absolutely tied to the Same Sh*t Different Day ("SSDD") politics so loved by conservatives in both major parties.

I've wanted change in how our government has been working for years, way back when I was a Nader supporter; then a Ross Perot supporter before he self-imploded; and now a toss-up between Sanders (who if actually ended up running might be a little too left for me) and Trump, who will definitely not be SSDD if he is elected.

So in a choice between Trump who won't have Party support for any wacky changes; and Hillary, the darling of the DEM old guard? Definitely NOT for Clinton, the current SSDD candidate of the DEMS.
 
Southern Dad said:
I think that Trump will win. Clinton is as flawed a candidate as the left could possibly have thrown out there. Well a self avowed socialist might be farther but I digress. Trump is bringing out the voters. He's building support. People want to make America great again. It resonates. There are people voting for Trump... not just against Hillary. If he can turn New York red, Clinton is toast.
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The question is if he does win, will he marginalize conservatives? Would Trump become another Richard Nixon and put a stink on the GOP?
 
Frank Apisa said:
I think Hillary Clinton will win...and win big.

But anyone who supposes Donald Trump has no chance of winning...is a fool.

I hope everyone realizes this.
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I think it will be a close race: The crook versus the carnival barker. I can envision lots of noses with clothes pins on them on Election Day.
 
imyoda said:
Don't kid yourself — Donald Trump can win - Chicago Tribune
Don't kid yourself — Donald Trump can win

…”Minnesota congressman Keith Ellison threw an entire ABC News roundtable for a loop with just two lines: "People terrified of the possibility of President Trump better vote, better get active, better get involved," he said. "Because this man has got some momentum, and we'd better be ready for the fact that he might be leading the Republican ticket…………..The laughter erupted before he could finish his prediction………”

… it is that in 2016, in all likelihood, we will have Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump facing off in this year's presidential contest — and Clinton is the No. 1 reason that Trump could win………

Trump has been underestimated from day one and has a better chance of becoming President than most think possible…….

HRC is now what one could call “exciting” and has yet given a good reason for why she wants to be President………..”I am the best qualified” just does not cut it……
Trump can lie, flip flop, and create fictional HRC scandals which will energize rather than turn off his base……..

And in some perverse way, I think those who support him deserve to find out first-hand what Trump has in store for them………….
And IMHO …………
Boy oh Boy are they going to be surprised
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That's why they spent over 120 million in negative ads because they KNOW he can win and will WIN !!! :2wave:
 
pragmatic said:
Agree. This election cycle has certainly been historically unique.

The two most widely dislikable candidates to throw their hats in the ring are (presumably) going to be their party's nominee for President.


Presently Trump is the most dislikable of the two. Which favors Hillary. But over the next 6 months things could change. They will both still suck, but Hillary could find a way to become less likable than she already is. And give the edge back to The Donald. (The possibility of and Indictment comes to mind. Or just her annoying speeches could be enough)



Oy vey. What a crazy time/country we live in.






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completely agree although I do not live in your country, mine is equally questionable in various ways
 
SDET said:
The question is if he does win, will he marginalize conservatives? Would Trump become another Richard Nixon and put a stink on the GOP?
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You should be a lot worried about Hillary doing that to the Democrats. She could run on the phrase "I am not a crook".
 
imyoda said:
I stand by the conclusions drawn in the article.............could win.
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Killary should be in prison by Nov. AND the post doesn't have to assign 20 reporters who's sole job is to dig up dirt ! :lamo
 
Socrates1 said:
Killary should be in prison by Nov. AND the post doesn't have to assign 20 reporters who's sole job is to dig up dirt ! :lamo
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Now how could I argue/discuss that........... I don't do the future
 
The same people who say he won't win are the same people who said he would never be the Republican nominee...
 
Frank Apisa said:
I think Hillary Clinton will win...and win big.

But anyone who supposes Donald Trump has no chance of winning...is a fool.

I hope everyone realizes this.
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Can you repost this after the election? Either way it goes.
 
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