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That is because he loves power....doesn't give a shit about money
Right but will he run the country in its best interests or will his ego get in the way? If elected, he will surround himself with all yes-men, that's the scary part.
 

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If Trump gets the nomination he'll be able to move to the center of American politics pretty easily.

He already is in favor of single-payer gov't health care, tariffs on free trade to protect working class, campaign finance reform, was against the US major foreign policy initiative of this century in the Iraq war, gov't funding of planned parenthood etc. This is running as a Republican and it isn't phasing him.

The guy is a populist with an R next to his name, his appeal is a lot wider than current polls show. Provided he doesn't implode....
 

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If Trump gets the nomination he'll be able to move to the center of American politics pretty easily.

He already is in favor of single-payer gov't health care, tariffs on free trade to protect working class, campaign finance reform, was against the US major foreign policy initiative of this century in the Iraq war, gov't funding of planned parenthood etc. This is running as a Republican and it isn't phasing him.

The guy is a populist with an R next to his name, his appeal is a lot wider than current polls show. Provided he doesn't implode....
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Cruz can't move towards the middle after a nomination. Trump can
 

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If Trump gets the nomination he'll be able to move to the center of American politics pretty easily.

He already is in favor of single-payer gov't health care, tariffs on free trade to protect working class, campaign finance reform, was against the US major foreign policy initiative of this century in the Iraq war, gov't funding of planned parenthood etc. This is running as a Republican and it isn't phasing him.

The guy is a populist with an R next to his name, his appeal is a lot wider than current polls show. Provided he doesn't implode....

couldn't disagree any more strongly.. he has a low ceiling of the population he can grab... He's completely un-electable
He has 0% chance of winning
None.
 

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couldn't disagree any more strongly.. he has a low ceiling of the population he can grab... He's completely un-electable
He has 0% chance of winning
None.

Just because you wouldn't vote for someone doesn't make them completely unelectable.

He has been leading the polls by a wide margin since he announced almost 8 months ago. I'm not saying he is going to win but his prime demographic, we'll call it "People who aren't politically ideological but are completely fed up with the government" is a pretty big voting bloc if harnessed.
 

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The alternative is either Hillary or Bernie then, both of whom are 1000 times worse than anyone on the Rep side. It's difficult to believe that they would actually be worse than Obama, because he's the biggest piece of shit to ever sit in office.

Not really. George W brought this country to it's knees.

This is why I'm an independent. People who are affiliated with a political party can't think clearly. When was the last time you saw a democrat president you liked? Or were they all shit?
 

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Bernie is unelectable in a National Election, but I support him because he can hold Hillary's feet to the fire now, and when she's POTUS, so that she can't be the War Hawk and Wall Street shill she truly is, because she'll get challenged in her own party n 2020. He's starting a Movement to get the D party back to what it should be, the champion of the working people, and a party of non intervention in Foreign wars, unless we're attacked, that will pay off in Future Elections. But I realize he isn't ever gonna be POTUS.

There are only 4 Nationally electable candidates left. Hillary, Trump, Rubio, Kasich. If you're for any one else, you're doing it for similar reasons I'm supporting Bernie, for the future, to help change your party for the better, because the person you're backing won't ever be POTUS.
 

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Just because you wouldn't vote for someone doesn't make them completely unelectable.

He has been leading the polls by a wide margin since he announced almost 8 months ago. I'm not saying he is going to win but his prime demographic, we'll call it "People who aren't politically ideological but are completely fed up with the government" is a pretty big voting bloc if harnessed.

Is it true I'd never vote for him, yes
Do I believe that I think my bias on this matter changes me statement, no

Hes the worst choice for republicans in the entire group... and has nothing to do with his political stances.. you think it's a coincidence that he's the lowest heads up numbers vs democrats.. no.. he has a very fiery base (removing my bias wording on this)... that is exciting a lot of people.

He has way too much dirt on him.. he's so hated by people that know him... he alienates way too many people, and thats before he even gets to his political views.
IMO, there's never been a more un-electable presidential front runner that Trump.

He will not win the Presidential election and I will put whatever I can on it...
 

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being electable is the media telling you who to vote for and who not to vote for.
 

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Just because you wouldn't vote for someone doesn't make them completely unelectable.

He has been leading the polls by a wide margin since he announced almost 8 months ago. I'm not saying he is going to win but his prime demographic, we'll call it "People who aren't politically ideological but are completely fed up with the government" is a pretty big voting bloc if harnessed.

Right

To say he has zero chance to win is just dumb
 

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being electable is the media telling you who to vote for and who not to vote for.
I think this is one of the only times that I have agreed with you
 

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Hillary, is the most un pleasant and insincere politician I have ever seen. I do not think she could win a general election. So much dirt on her.
 

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Hillary, is the most un pleasant and insincere politician I have ever seen. I do not think she could win a general election. So much dirt on her.

Im still trying to figure out why she has people supporting her... basically the only thing I can think of is she has a (D) next to her name, and/or to make history cause she has a vagina.

Other than that, I cant think of anything with real sustenance that is good about her.

And Hillary and Bernie are the best that the (D) can offer?.... no one at all better? WTF.....
 

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Im still trying to figure out why she has people supporting her... basically the only thing I can think of is she has a (D) next to her name, and/or to make history cause she has a vagina.

Other than that, I cant think of anything with real sustenance that is good about her.

And Hillary and Bernie are the best that the (D) can offer?.... no one at all better? WTF.....

I think a lot of it is sympathy since she s been humiliated so much. I mean, the stories about the white house staff having to not look at her and disappear into rooms when she walked down the hall? Now she needs votes? War on women? Like the women she tried to destroy after banging Bill? Some politicians can hide their contempt for the voters better than others.
 

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Hillary, is the most un pleasant and insincere politician I have ever seen. I do not think she could win a general election. So much dirt on her.

You can bet that Trump, who has dirt on everyone, really has some dirt on the Clintons
 

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