"Trump leads GOP polls" or, "Lol" - Page 2

Karrrrrrrrrrrresche · 07-15-2015, 07:31 AM

Aero you're probably really wrong.

mauve · 07-15-2015, 11:07 AM

Given the huge landslide for republicans in the last Senate/House election, I'm not so sure. Now, the congressional elections were unfortunate in their timing, as the Healthcare Reform Laws were just being enacted and brought a whole bunch of problems with them, which translated to ire against Democrats. Luckily, the presidential election is far enough away from that to have left the public's memory somewhat. Still, even if Trump gets the nomination it will be a close election, with some people voting Republican just becauseas Aero mentioned, they blame the nation's problems on the current administration.

However, Trump will have a hard time earning the youth voters, minorities, women, and liberal-leaning independent voters.

And all of this is only relevant if he actually wins the primaries.

AND keep in mind NONE of us can say for sure what will happen until 2016.

RobinStarwing · 07-15-2015, 12:42 PM

I think the only Republican that has a chance at the nomination for a GOP front runner (as long as he does not let the Party's idiocy railroad him into doing what they want) is Jeb Bush. Beyond that? The rest of the GOP is one giant Clown Car of fun. Hell, Scott Walker just threw his hat into the ring.

As to winning the Presidential Seat...yeah the GOP will really need to clean house and change it's message and so far...that is not happening. There is a lot of dissatisfaction with Obama's time in office but that is somewhat not his fault. The GOP has spent the better part of his entire time in Office trying to obstruct him on everything, even if it would help the freaking nation and us citizens. Add in their rhetoric on GLBT rights?

Yeah, we are heading for a repeat of 2012 possibly. Just need the Republican frontrunners to stupidly stay in their Lala-land and the Democrats to not grab the idiot ball.

Bard The 5th LW · 07-15-2015, 01:33 PM

I just hope Trump scrunches his face hard enough to give himself an aneurysm so no one else has to deal with his shit ever again.

Until then - Actual extension for Google Chrome to give yourself a lot of reasons to not want him in office.

RobinStarwing · 07-15-2015, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bard The 5th LW

I just hope Trump scrunches his face hard enough to give himself an aneurysm so no one else has to deal with his shit ever again.

Until then - Actual extension for Google Chrome to give yourself a lot of reasons to not want him in office.

Does this include the caterpillar that lives on his head?

shiney · 07-16-2015, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mauve Mage

Given the huge landslide for republicans in the last Senate/House election, I'm not so sure. Now, the congressional elections were unfortunate in their timing, as the Healthcare Reform Laws were just being enacted and brought a whole bunch of problems with them, which translated to ire against Democrats. Luckily, the presidential election is far enough away from that to have left the public's memory somewhat. Still, even if Trump gets the nomination it will be a close election, with some people voting Republican just becauseas Aero mentioned, they blame the nation's problems on the current administration.

However, Trump will have a hard time earning the youth voters, minorities, women, and liberal-leaning independent voters.

And all of this is only relevant if he actually wins the primaries.

AND keep in mind NONE of us can say for sure what will happen until 2016.

You mean the election with the lowest turnout since WWII?

I'm less concerned.

Tev · 07-16-2015, 02:47 PM

I mildly interested in seeing if Trump stays in the race long enough to have to submit his tax returns (as candidates are want to do eventually). As I remember it, most of his claims of wealth are pretty much bluster and his empire of fame is shell-gamed on the back of the world's shakiest house of cards.

Trump has been notoriously vague about his financials. I'm kind of curious to see what the scrutiny of the presidential race will turn up. I know he's filed for bankruptcy multiple times.

shiney · 07-16-2015, 09:38 PM

Eh, Romney never submitted his that I recall so I doubt it will be an issue. Romney's dad started the practice, Romney appears to have ended it (potentially).

07-15-2015, 11:07 AM	#12
mauve So Dreamy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Someplace magical Posts: 6,863	Given the huge landslide for republicans in the last Senate/House election, I'm not so sure. Now, the congressional elections were unfortunate in their timing, as the Healthcare Reform Laws were just being enacted and brought a whole bunch of problems with them, which translated to ire against Democrats. Luckily, the presidential election is far enough away from that to have left the public's memory somewhat. Still, even if Trump gets the nomination it will be a close election, with some people voting Republican just becauseas Aero mentioned, they blame the nation's problems on the current administration. However, Trump will have a hard time earning the youth voters, minorities, women, and liberal-leaning independent voters. And all of this is only relevant if he actually wins the primaries. AND keep in mind NONE of us can say for sure what will happen until 2016. __________________ Yoo Hoo!

07-15-2015, 12:42 PM	#13
RobinStarwing C.M.B.A.S.O.B Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Everywhere until you look at me. Posts: 737	Not that it matters... I think the only Republican that has a chance at the nomination for a GOP front runner (as long as he does not let the Party's idiocy railroad him into doing what they want) is Jeb Bush. Beyond that? The rest of the GOP is one giant Clown Car of fun. Hell, Scott Walker just threw his hat into the ring. As to winning the Presidential Seat...yeah the GOP will really need to clean house and change it's message and so far...that is not happening. There is a lot of dissatisfaction with Obama's time in office but that is somewhat not his fault. The GOP has spent the better part of his entire time in Office trying to obstruct him on everything, even if it would help the freaking nation and us citizens. Add in their rhetoric on GLBT rights? Yeah, we are heading for a repeat of 2012 possibly. Just need the Republican frontrunners to stupidly stay in their Lala-land and the Democrats to not grab the idiot ball. __________________ *NPF's resident Crazy Magnificent Bastard Ass Son Of A Bitch (CMBASOB)* Accept No Substitutes Also known as "The Least Interesting Man in The World" according to multiple surveys

07-16-2015, 09:38 PM	#18
shiney Derrrrrrrrrrrrrp. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The land of fartz and buttz Posts: 8,266	Eh, Romney never submitted his that I recall so I doubt it will be an issue. Romney's dad started the practice, Romney appears to have ended it (potentially). __________________ boop

07-15-2015, 01:33 PM	#14
Bard The 5th LW Feelin' Super! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,191	I just hope Trump scrunches his face hard enough to give himself an aneurysm so no one else has to deal with his shit ever again. Until then - Actual extension for Google Chrome to give yourself a lot of reasons to not want him in office.