Why Donald Trump could win the White House

[eagle]

Unlike politicians, Donald Trump has never had to learn to hide his true feelings in order to win the approval of the majority, so he's not particularly adept in the art of political correctness. In fact, it's pretty obvious that he's terrible at it, much to the delight of his opponents. Every time he makes another mistake they pounce on it, holding it up for all to see, thinking that this will be the one that will destroy his credibility once and for all, and every time they do, it backfires on them.



What his adversaries don't seem to realize is that the playing field has changed drastically since they first learned the game. In a world where information was strictly controlled by a chosen few, the shaping of public opinion was a slow and tedious process. The acceleration provided by the electronic printing press has caught them all off guard, while its inherent leakiness has revealed most of them to be professional liars.



Attacking Trump by taking his words out of context only reinforces that idea. What they are effectively doing is ridiculing him for his honesty. It's not the best of strategies in an environment where the vast majority of voters are sick and tired of being lied to, and increasingly afraid for their safety. From Trump's perspective you couldn't ask for a better situation. He's a novice at the game of chess he's now playing. His opponents however, are still playing checkers.

[Anonymous]

Unlike politicians, Donald Trump has never had to learn to hide his true feelings in order to win the approval of the majority, so he's not particularly adept in the art of political correctness. In fact, it's pretty obvious that he's terrible at it, much to the delight of his opponents. Every time he makes another mistake they pounce on it, holding it up for all to see, thinking that this will be the one that will destroy his credibility once and for all, and every time they do, it backfires on them.



What his adversaries don't seem to realize is that the playing field has changed drastically since they first learned the game. In a world where information was strictly controlled by a chosen few, the shaping of public opinion was a slow and tedious process. The acceleration provided by the electronic printing press has caught them all off guard, while its inherent leakiness has revealed most of them to be professional liars.



Attacking Trump by taking his words out of context only reinforces that idea. What they are effectively doing is ridiculing him for his honesty. It's not the best of strategies in an environment where the vast majority of voters are sick and tired of being lied to, and increasingly afraid for their safety. From Trump's perspective you couldn't ask for a better situation. He's a novice at the game of chess he's now playing. His opponents however, are still playing checkers.

He will not win in November.

[eagle]

If there's another terrorist attack it'll be a landslide..

[@realAzhyaAryola]

Too soon to say, Herman. Too soon.

[Anonymous]

Too soon to say, Herman. Too soon.

Azhya, I read there are two dozen Republican congressmen who said they cannot support Trump if he is the nominee for president. I read that Ted Cruz has left the door open to running on a joint ticket with Rubio. About sixty per cent of Republicans won't vote for Trump, so how could he win a general election?

[@realAzhyaAryola]

I cringe at the thought of this bluffer as President:

[@realAzhyaAryola]

Azhya, I read there are two dozen Republican congressmen who said they cannot support Trump if he is the nominee for president. I read that Ted Cruz has left the door open to running on a joint ticket with Rubio. About sixty per cent of Republicans won't vote for Trump, so could he win a general election?

I don't know the answer to that. We shall see what happens.

[RW]

If he's up against Clinton, he would have a really good shot IMHO.

[Anonymous]

If he's up against Clinton, he would have a really good shot IMHO.

It will be Hillary and it will be Donald. Hillary will beat the Donald and by a good margin too. If it was Rubio against Hillary, Rubio would win.

[Anonymous]

I cringe at the thought of this bluffer as President:

[@realAzhyaAryola]

I'm impressed that there are folks here in the know, who can foretell the future. Incredible.  

[Anonymous]

I'm impressed that there are folks here in the know, who can foretell the future. Incredible.  

I get your point Azhya, but do you seriously see Hillary not getting the Democratic nomination? Do you see anyway that Trump will not have the GOP nomination all sewn up after super Tuesday? Do you see anyway that Trump could beat Hillary in November?



The Democrats are going to unload some dark secrets about Trump once they know for certain that is who they will face. Things like employing illegal aliens and not paying contractors when his businesses failed. They won't do it now, because it will only help Rubio and Hillary would lose to him.

[eagle]

I'm impressed that there are folks here in the know, who can foretell the future. Incredible.  

 

[eagle]

I don't think it matters if the GOP doesn't support Trump. The people are fed up with them (and the Dems too!)

[Anonymous]

I don't think it matters if the GOP doesn't support Trump. The people are fed up with them (and the Dems too!)

But there is a ceiling to the anti establishment vote.