Posted on Aug 11, 2015 in Donald Trump, Elections-U.S., Foreign Policy Issues, immigration, ISIS, Jeb Bush, Middle East, Presidential debates, Republican Party, Scott Walker, Uncategorized |
Donald Trump’s insults plus his absurdly simple solutions–which fall totally apart under even the slightest close examination–to complex problems, keeps him the center of attention. And the joker in the deck is that apparently these kinds of policy statements appeal to at least a fifth of the Republican electorate. So far, at least. I wonder how well the Trump style will wear-It’s frightening to think about.
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Posted on Aug 4, 2015 in Donald Trump, Elections-U.S., Jeb Bush, Scott Walker |
The Republican Debate. Donald Trump has to avoid looking like a fool and parry expected attacks on him, all the while continuing to garner headlines. Jeb Bush figures to preempt the “statesman” role and look the most Presidential. Walker and Rubio want to stamp themselves as THE conservative candidate. Cruz hopes to do that as well and has positioned himself to benefit from Trump’s support, when and if the latter’s candidacy falters. Christie has to re-establish himself as one of the front-runners.
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