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AntiBank

(1,339 posts)
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 12:56 AM Jun 2016

The Trump Campaign Is In Full Nuclear Meltdown Mode

Sources describe the campaign as an incompetent, backstabbing skeleton crew without any coherent message. And Donald Trump is making it worse.

http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/06/donald-trump-campaign

For all the noise that Donald Trump makes, and all the amplification that noise gets from the media, it’s hard to see the campaign infrastructure that presumably exists behind it. Perhaps that’s because, as Trump aides and other sources close to the campaign revealed to NBC News, there isn’t any infrastructure. Instead, the Trump campaign is reportedly composed of a skeleton crew of a few backstabbing staffers unable to coordinate a coherent message about the presumptive Republican nominee’s vision for America.

The article, simply titled “Donald Trump does not have a campaign,” details the disarray within the campaign, which is described as “a bare-bones effort debilitated by infighting, a lack of staff to carry out basic functions, minimal coordination with allies and a message that’s prisoner to Trump’s momentary whims.” While the feuding between professional political operative Paul Manafort and neophyte campaign manager Corey Lewandowski is well-known, even more dysfunction exists below them. Hope Hicks, the campaign’s 27-year-old press secretary, reportedly works alone and without any support; a daunting task for a staffer responsible for managing Trump’s juggernaut media presence. A rapid-response team, crucial in traditional campaigns to rebut their opponents’ attacks before they damage the candidate further, does not exist. The Trump campaign struggles to publicize positive news, too: while Manafort corralled a host of local endorsements ahead of the candidate’s California tour last week, no press release ever went out, a source told NBC, because Lewandowski and Hicks vetoed every draft. And when Hillary Clinton delivered a devastating foreign-policy speech criticizing Trump’s temperament and credentials, Republican allies waited in vain to receive instructions on how to coordinate a counterattack. Trump tweeted about Clinton’s use of a teleprompter, but neither Trump nor the R.N.C. ever released an official rebuttal after the speech.

A lack of coordination isn’t the only reason Trump surrogates are in the dark. Trump himself is so mercurial, and his positions so inconsistent (and often at odds with the Republican Party’s own platform), that allies rarely know how to act or what to say. When Trump attacked Gonzalo Curiel, the judge presiding over a Trump University lawsuit, for his Mexican heritage, he refused to listen to the majority of “horrified” supporters and surrogates who urged him to apologize his comments. High-profile supporters like Newt Gingrich, who is widely considered to be a top pick for Trump’s V.P., and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell either repudiated his remarks or remained silent.

But Trump hasn’t backed down. On a conference call Monday, reported by Bloomberg, Trump demanded that his supporters and surrogates ramp up their attacks on Curiel. When former Arizona governor Jan Brewer noted that Trump’s own staffers had previously sent a memo asking his allies to stop referring to the lawsuit, the New Yorker exploded. “ Take that order and throw it the hell out,” he said, according to two people who were on the call. “Are there any other stupid letters that were sent to you folks?” he asked. “That's one of the reasons I want to have this call, because you guys are getting sometimes stupid information from people that aren't so smart.”

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The Trump Campaign Is In Full Nuclear Meltdown Mode (Original Post) AntiBank Jun 2016 OP
if I had any sway over him I would put him on a vacation for awhile at some nice trump hotel nt msongs Jun 2016 #1
Trump is not up to this level of play gwheezie Jun 2016 #2
I'm hoping something does and soon Warpy Jun 2016 #3
Right. For ANY public function. AllyCat Jun 2016 #88
Trump is neither presidential or professional. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2016 #64
What now, concede before the convention? lonestarnot Jun 2016 #4
His campaign is "fabulous"... orwell Jun 2016 #5
Its like bragging about how nice your lawn is while your house is burning to the ground Doctor Jack Jun 2016 #15
He has the best campaign nxylas Jun 2016 #16
He does have a good brain after all NewJeffCT Jun 2016 #40
No need to fix ANYthing, Donnie! lastlib Jun 2016 #89
In Citizen Kane, Mendocino Jun 2016 #6
Trump may not be the candidate in November. JDPriestly Jun 2016 #7
I'm almost thinking the GOP is realizing they screwed up with the Tea Party BS... C Moon Jun 2016 #10
What's the opposite of peaking too early? I don't want him to crash and burn too early (nt) Recursion Jun 2016 #8
Hillary will mop the floor with this clown. Scurrilous Jun 2016 #9
The total lack of a response after her brutal speech last week is telling Doctor Jack Jun 2016 #13
Yes NewJeffCT Jun 2016 #41
They're coming.... Doctor Jack Jun 2016 #44
Love it!!! tavernier Jun 2016 #78
Its like watching a car where the driver is passed out with their foot on the gas Doctor Jack Jun 2016 #11
too early. I want this around Labor Day TeamPooka Jun 2016 #12
Oh, I'm sure it will be much worse for him by Labor Day Doctor Jack Jun 2016 #14
Doctor Jack Hits the Trifecta 13Dogs Jun 2016 #18
Make That Four Hilarious Comments 13Dogs Jun 2016 #19
That's isn't going to happen Flatpicker Jun 2016 #90
This is an interesting bit: blogslut Jun 2016 #17
+1 auntpurl Jun 2016 #33
Yep-R! n/t Mopar151 Jun 2016 #74
But it's a damn fabulous meltdown. Greatest meltdown ever from a really good brain. Kablooie Jun 2016 #20
Trump reign88 Jun 2016 #58
It's a thing of beauty. I'm brushing up on my Schadenfreude Dance. Hekate Jun 2016 #21
Nobody tell him to shut up! JohnnyRingo Jun 2016 #22
But this guy resonates with the working class! joshcryer Jun 2016 #23
"stupid information from people that aren't so smart." DetlefK Jun 2016 #24
This will be fun to watch Gothmog Jun 2016 #25
I don't know. There's quite a few Trump yard signs around here. Almost as many as there ... Scuba Jun 2016 #26
It is all Trump's if he wants it. Does he want it is the only real question. yourpaljoey Jun 2016 #38
He probably thinks he'd be good at it. I heard his ego is so big that ... Scuba Jun 2016 #39
... Duppers Jun 2016 #50
Sarah Palin will be his VP. Ilsa Jun 2016 #27
In what respect, Charlie? pinboy3niner Jun 2016 #29
Ah! But they have no lifelines! Ilsa Jun 2016 #31
I'm thinking Palin mercuryblues Jun 2016 #46
Thrump won't pick Christie. Thrump Ilsa Jun 2016 #53
Except theRump has weight issues himself. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2016 #66
Not in Trump's narcissistic mind. He's perfect. A winner. nt Ilsa Jun 2016 #69
I think it will be Crispy Cream, aka Chris Christie. MoonRiver Jun 2016 #54
FANTASTIC! LenaBaby61 Jun 2016 #28
Called this months ago. He's never had a campaign. Totally media driven. underpants Jun 2016 #30
trump glaring problems...he will not listen or take advice from others and can't keep his mouth shut beachbum bob Jun 2016 #32
Meanwhile, at RNC headquarters... auntpurl Jun 2016 #34
This thread, and that GIF, are priceless. longship Jun 2016 #36
It's posts like this that make me wish the DUzies were still awarded. sarge43 Jun 2016 #43
LMAO! Odin2005 Jun 2016 #73
I cannot imagine anybody feeling any scrap of personal loyalty to this man... Wounded Bear Jun 2016 #35
I'm starting to think he's not going to survive the convention. sufrommich Jun 2016 #37
Trump has served his purpose: a Clinton trojan horse to destroy the GOP & deceive the rubes 99th_Monkey Jun 2016 #42
That doesn't explain Trump's rape allegation against BC. Duppers Jun 2016 #48
Apparently you've not heard about plausible deniability. n/t 99th_Monkey Jun 2016 #81
Apparently you like to insult other posters. Duppers Jun 2016 #97
Excellent Thinking McKim Jun 2016 #62
They're discussing it on GEM$NBComcast n/t malaise Jun 2016 #45
"you guys are getting sometimes stupid information from people that aren't so smart.” yellowcanine Jun 2016 #47
That jumped out at me right away as well. tavernier Jun 2016 #93
When Jan Brewer is the voice of reason in the campaign QED Jun 2016 #49
: ) eom saltpoint Jun 2016 #79
No shit. That old hag needs to disappear from politics. Just. Go. Away. Already. AgadorSparticus Jun 2016 #91
This is the most entertaining thread I've read in some time!!! Ligyron Jun 2016 #51
Senator Mark Kirk just resended his endorsement of the racist Lint Head Jun 2016 #52
If Trump implodes, DamnYankeeInHouston Jun 2016 #55
Only concern there is reign88 Jun 2016 #56
I worry they put Kasich in. He has a huge shot at defeating Hillary. AntiBank Jun 2016 #76
Off to the bin with him! n/t tom_kelly Jun 2016 #57
Is it true that he has no ground game organized at the state level either nt? maryellen99 Jun 2016 #59
Powers that Be Used Trump Boogyman to Scare More Votes for Hillary in the Primaries McKim Jun 2016 #60
This message was self-deleted by its author McKim Jun 2016 #61
Trump tries so hard to be the tough guy Sheepshank Jun 2016 #63
Trump says he hires the best & smartest, who sent out "stupid information from stupid people". . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2016 #65
It's not in full meltdown mode... MrScorpio Jun 2016 #67
You STUNNED him! brett_jv Jun 2016 #94
I'm waiting for Drumpf to say, I hate republicans ffr Jun 2016 #68
Repubs are screwed if they do or don't replace him 0rganism Jun 2016 #70
Gingrich-Cruz '16 bucolic_frolic Jun 2016 #71
Romney with Jeb! or Cruz as VP Califonz Jun 2016 #72
This election is going to be a disaster for the GOP. Odin2005 Jun 2016 #75
Sounds like a great new sitcom for Comedy Central shireen Jun 2016 #77
He doesn't need a campaign. Demobrat Jun 2016 #80
maybe PatrynXX Jun 2016 #82
T-Rumps millions of rabid followers will not take very kindly to him being ousted NoMoreRepugs Jun 2016 #83
In order for Trumpf to be booted, he will have had to fuck up so badly most of his "support" AntiBank Jun 2016 #84
The weird thing is it's already happened ... brett_jv Jun 2016 #95
Let them tear their party apart IronLionZion Jun 2016 #87
Which makes the fact quakerboy Jun 2016 #85
And this is Trump on his best behavior! Chemisse Jun 2016 #86
He didn't respond to HRC's attacks and has skeletal crews because he has no money. AgadorSparticus Jun 2016 #92
This is good news. PatrickforO Jun 2016 #96

Bernardo de La Paz

(48,926 posts)
64. Trump is neither presidential or professional.
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 04:29 PM
Jun 2016

I've been saying for a few months that tRump is winging it, flying by the seat of his pants without any training and no respect for trained people.

orwell

(7,765 posts)
5. His campaign is "fabulous"...
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 01:31 AM
Jun 2016

...it's going to be "great, awesome, fantastic". You'll see.

How do I know?

Because Drumph repeatedly tells me so...

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)
40. He does have a good brain after all
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 02:46 PM
Jun 2016

better than the generals!

And, his hands are HUGE! They're beautiful hands, too.

lastlib

(23,117 posts)
89. No need to fix ANYthing, Donnie!
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 10:02 PM
Jun 2016

It's going great, just keep up the great work! Come November, you'll thank me...'cause you won't have to worry about doin all that presidential work--Hillary will have it all under control for ya!

Mendocino

(7,477 posts)
6. In Citizen Kane,
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 01:47 AM
Jun 2016

he (Kane) declares that it would be fun to own a newspaper. Skip forward 75 years, the very similar narcissistic Trump proclaims in essence, it would be fun to "run for president". Kane used the press as a tool to advance his own selfish interests, Trump will use the office for the same purpose.

JDPriestly

(57,936 posts)
7. Trump may not be the candidate in November.
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 02:03 AM
Jun 2016

I know Democrats are planning on how to beat Trump, but Republicans are humoring him. It is in my view possible but not sure that he will be the candidate.

He does not need campaign organization, however, because the media loves him. He makes a good story.

Clinton is utterly predictable and boring -- scripted.

The media sees Bernie as too smart and too dangerous for their sponsors (although he isn't at all; rather Bernie would be good for our economy) so they don't push him much.

Hillary is not very good on camera. She does not speak well extemporaneously. She doesn't have a really engaging personality or the ability to laugh lightly and make jokes. She just isn't very personable. The media does what they can for and with her, but she does not naturally have that star quality. Sad but true.

This does not mean that Hillary is a bad person. It's just that she doesn't have a good persona.

C Moon

(12,207 posts)
10. I'm almost thinking the GOP is realizing they screwed up with the Tea Party BS...
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 02:28 AM
Jun 2016

They realize Trump will lose. But they are going to put on a non-stop ugly impeachment focus on Hillary, if she's elected. If Bernie wins, they'll be thrown for a loop.

I just hope we can take the senate and house back, and along with the Dem President, we can fill some Supreme Court seats.

Doctor Jack

(3,072 posts)
13. The total lack of a response after her brutal speech last week is telling
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 02:33 AM
Jun 2016

And based on the reports of Trump trying to handle all strategy and communications there is no plans to start a rapid response team any time soon. Its going to look like Nazis trying to repel the D-Day invasions with a lone solider armed with a baseball bat.

The democrats are going in full force and trump is just sitting around with his thumb up his butt

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)
41. Yes
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 02:49 PM
Jun 2016

Trump was pretty pathetic last week - good description of D-Day.

Once Obama, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden and others turn their focus to Trump, he'll be mincemeat.

Doctor Jack

(3,072 posts)
14. Oh, I'm sure it will be much worse for him by Labor Day
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 02:35 AM
Jun 2016

He will probably be giving speeches in front of 8 people in a McDonalds parking lot with a roll of toilet paper sticking out of his pants and his comb over not done.

13Dogs

(45 posts)
18. Doctor Jack Hits the Trifecta
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 03:16 AM
Jun 2016

Three comments, three laugh out loud moments... congratulations, each comment evoked a hilarious visual

13Dogs

(45 posts)
19. Make That Four Hilarious Comments
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 03:20 AM
Jun 2016

Missed the "bragging about his lawn while his house burns to the ground". You have a way with words, no doubt. Thanks for providing some hearty guffaws..

Flatpicker

(894 posts)
90. That's isn't going to happen
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 10:25 PM
Jun 2016

Trump is too much a salesman for that.

The behind the scenes drama may be real, but your not going to see that in public view.
There may be a meltdown coming, but it won't be reflected in the "Donald" persona.

Personally, I think he's having a mental breakdown in even trying to run for office. Something has gone wrong with him.

blogslut

(37,975 posts)
17. This is an interesting bit:
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 03:16 AM
Jun 2016

"...Republican allies waited in vain to receive instructions on how to coordinate a counterattack."

3/4 of the GOP's perceived strength the last 16 years has come from its unified talking points. Their presumptive nominee is too paranoid, scattered and vain to allow anyone else to polish his turds.

Cool.

Kablooie

(18,603 posts)
20. But it's a damn fabulous meltdown. Greatest meltdown ever from a really good brain.
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 03:22 AM
Jun 2016

And peppered with the best words.

Hekate

(90,496 posts)
21. It's a thing of beauty. I'm brushing up on my Schadenfreude Dance.
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 03:31 AM
Jun 2016

Meanwhile, pass the butter and salt please.

JohnnyRingo

(18,613 posts)
22. Nobody tell him to shut up!
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 03:35 AM
Jun 2016

I know some might try to sneak in a STFU tweet or a Facebook post about how Trump needs to stop saying stupid shit, but don't do it! Trump has every right to run his campaign as he sees fit and should be allowed to continue unabated.

I'm beginning to think we can actually win this thing.

joshcryer

(62,265 posts)
23. But this guy resonates with the working class!
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 03:45 AM
Jun 2016

Who cares that he had made zero community connections, has a joke of a campaign organization, and doesn't even have a sober network. His message resonates!

The silver lining to Sanders losing is that Trump can never win this thing. Ever.

DetlefK

(16,423 posts)
24. "stupid information from people that aren't so smart."
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 04:33 AM
Jun 2016

That formulation alone is proof that Trump is dumb.

 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
26. I don't know. There's quite a few Trump yard signs around here. Almost as many as there ...
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 06:25 AM
Jun 2016

... are Bernie yard signs.

I've yet to see a Hillary yard sign anywhere.

 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
39. He probably thinks he'd be good at it. I heard his ego is so big that ...
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 09:39 AM
Jun 2016

... when he's bopping his supermodel wife he fantasizes that he's masturbating.

Duppers

(28,117 posts)
50. ...
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 03:48 PM
Jun 2016





Btw, had my rethug neighbor take DOWN his Trump sign few weeks ago - the only one in my huge neighborhood.



Ilsa

(61,687 posts)
27. Sarah Palin will be his VP.
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 06:33 AM
Jun 2016

She likes shooting from the hip and she's going to be the only one willing to work with him.

Either that, or Newt will make an agreement with Trump that Donny has to resign after a few months. Then we'll have pres. Gingrich to deal with.

Bumper sticker:
Trump-Gingrich 2016
We'll be as successful at governing as we've been at marriage

Ilsa

(61,687 posts)
31. Ah! But they have no lifelines!
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 07:01 AM
Jun 2016

No backup, no talking points, no coordinated message. It's just Trump tweeting.

mercuryblues

(14,519 posts)
46. I'm thinking Palin
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 03:23 PM
Jun 2016

She will be the only one to say yes. Then she will put poison in the glue that holds his hair onto his scalp.

Ilsa

(61,687 posts)
53. Thrump won't pick Christie. Thrump
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 04:03 PM
Jun 2016

Doesn't like people with weight issues. And CC would have to put up with donny calling him names like on a playground, because when it's all said and done, thrump's just playing around.

MoonRiver

(36,926 posts)
54. I think it will be Crispy Cream, aka Chris Christie.
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 04:04 PM
Jun 2016

He still hasn't emerged from Rump's penthouse, after more than an hour. Earlier today he issued his resounding support for the piece of shit.

underpants

(182,546 posts)
30. Called this months ago. He's never had a campaign. Totally media driven.
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 06:58 AM
Jun 2016

Free advertising including phone in interviews.

 

beachbum bob

(10,437 posts)
32. trump glaring problems...he will not listen or take advice from others and can't keep his mouth shut
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 07:13 AM
Jun 2016

and since he is as from from an expert on politics....gonna be fun watching the next 5 months

sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
37. I'm starting to think he's not going to survive the convention.
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 08:21 AM
Jun 2016

It's starting to seem like the GOP may be considering a coup. I heard this morning that Cruz hasn't endorsed Trump,is he hedging his best that Trump will fall?

 

99th_Monkey

(19,326 posts)
42. Trump has served his purpose: a Clinton trojan horse to destroy the GOP & deceive the rubes
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 03:08 PM
Jun 2016

into supporting a complete idiot.

Bill "encouraged" Trump to run. He will take a dive in the GE.

Duppers

(28,117 posts)
97. Apparently you like to insult other posters.
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 06:20 AM
Jun 2016

Besides the personal attack, you feel it unnecessary to explain your point to a "lesser" poster. Even another Bernie supporter.

Trump is on record using the word rape in describing Bill's shortcomings. Apparently, you think that such an allegation is entirely alright with Bill and is just part of the pkg in getting Hillary elected. Wow! Alrighty then.


For your info, I wasn't negating your CT, only asking how you'd explain that rape allegation could fit in your theory. Rape is certainly not provable but the allegation is slanderous and I would think horribly over the line with both Clintons. But hey, anything to get elected, right.



Bye now.

yellowcanine

(35,692 posts)
47. "you guys are getting sometimes stupid information from people that aren't so smart.”
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 03:26 PM
Jun 2016

That ought to whip them into shape and inspire them to do better! Well done, Mr. Trump!

By the way, Donald, that should be "from people WHO aren't so smart. "That" would be correct if you were referring to information, as in "information that isn't so good" but since you are modifying "people" the word is "who." I know you like uneducated people, but if you are chastising people who aren't "smart" maybe you should use proper English or they might get the idea that YOU aren't so smart yourself. Just sayin'.

Ligyron

(7,614 posts)
51. This is the most entertaining thread I've read in some time!!!
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 03:50 PM
Jun 2016

check in later for more DUzzies, bwahaha!

DamnYankeeInHouston

(1,365 posts)
55. If Trump implodes,
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 04:04 PM
Jun 2016

maybe Bernie should run as an independent just so we have two candidates.
No more Bushes! No more Clintons!

 

reign88

(64 posts)
56. Only concern there is
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 04:05 PM
Jun 2016

if he implodes enough he may very well be replaced. At a certain point it's seriously damaging either way, so why not at least go out with someone who's not a complete psychopath.

 

AntiBank

(1,339 posts)
76. I worry they put Kasich in. He has a huge shot at defeating Hillary.
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 05:51 PM
Jun 2016

If you go by polls he beats her across the board and Ohio is an auto lock. In Pennsylvania Kasich smashes her too. Most electoral maps put Kasich around 300 electoral votes.

McKim

(2,412 posts)
60. Powers that Be Used Trump Boogyman to Scare More Votes for Hillary in the Primaries
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 04:12 PM
Jun 2016

I had a sneaking feeling that the TV Media made a god out of Trump to create a boogyman so that Dems would be very scared and vote for Hillary in the primaries. Now that the main stream press and TV have declared her the "winner" they are going after Trump and pounding on him hard. This is all theater. It makes sense as an idea and I hope readers will consider it. Now they can conveniently get rid of Trump. He has served his purpose.

Response to AntiBank (Original post)

 

Sheepshank

(12,504 posts)
63. Trump tries so hard to be the tough guy
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 04:24 PM
Jun 2016

But to me he always comes across as the "pop a vein in your forehead" constipated kind of a guy.

ffr

(22,663 posts)
68. I'm waiting for Drumpf to say, I hate republicans
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 04:58 PM
Jun 2016

and that's why I ran for president as one. The GOP is a dysfunctional scourge on American. Shameful and harmful at the same time. Drumpf may just be cleaning house and doing so in one simple election cycle.

In that regard, he's brilliant!

0rganism

(23,912 posts)
70. Repubs are screwed if they do or don't replace him
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 05:05 PM
Jun 2016

replace him? that'd be interesting, but very demoralizing to a base that thrives on revenge. lose the presidential election, lose the down-ticket races, and become irrelevant for at least 4 years.

don't replace him? by now, i think we have at least some idea of what that looks like. lose the presidential election, lose the down-ticket races, and become irrelevant for at least a decade.

either way,

bucolic_frolic

(42,982 posts)
71. Gingrich-Cruz '16
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 05:13 PM
Jun 2016

The biggest problem at this point is if they do dump Trump.

It would be a path off the mat.

Democrats must keep up the pressure.

Odin2005

(53,521 posts)
75. This election is going to be a disaster for the GOP.
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 05:37 PM
Jun 2016

Their base nominated a lunatic that is going to be crushed despite our candidate being very flawed and unliked, THAT is how fucked the GOP is right now.

shireen

(8,333 posts)
77. Sounds like a great new sitcom for Comedy Central
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 06:03 PM
Jun 2016

Except it's real!

I really hope someone does a movie or tv series on the surreal incoherent GOP reign of The Donald.

On a more serious note, I think he and his supporters are going to be dissertation topics for many future graduate students in the social and political sciences.

Demobrat

(8,952 posts)
80. He doesn't need a campaign.
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 06:44 PM
Jun 2016

All he needs to do is keep throwing red meat to racists. They will love him no matter what. So what if he makes fun of people with disabilities? They've probably all done it themselves and think it's funny.

I just have to believe that people like that are not a majority in this country.

PatrynXX

(5,668 posts)
82. maybe
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 07:42 PM
Jun 2016

but his supporters aren't. They totally think this is in the bag thanks to the false news from AP this morning. had to unsubcribe from HP and MSNBC for that one. No Fictional news for me.

NoMoreRepugs

(9,358 posts)
83. T-Rumps millions of rabid followers will not take very kindly to him being ousted
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 08:08 PM
Jun 2016

by Party insiders before or at the convention. Yes they may hate HRC or Bernie - but do you really think they will sit still if their hero is eliminated in a coup??? I sure don't.

 

AntiBank

(1,339 posts)
84. In order for Trumpf to be booted, he will have had to fuck up so badly most of his "support"
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 08:15 PM
Jun 2016

will have been vapourised. He will have had to be made a pariah, a disgraced, contemptible piece of dog shit, strewn amongst the wreckage of his vulgarian nature and projection/appeal to the lower, base nature of man, ie. racial scapegoating, appeal to anxiety directed at the "other", etc. He will have had to have multiple public breakdowns, explosions, faux pauxs, embarrassments, etc.


Let us all hope this happens.

brett_jv

(1,245 posts)
95. The weird thing is it's already happened ...
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 11:39 PM
Jun 2016

Shit, it took one ill-timed, odd yelp of excitement from Dean to get the media to pile on and torpedo his campaign.

And Drumpf has somehow gotten away with committing gaffe after gaffe after gaffe ... with almost no repercussions.

Its fucking UNREAL what the guy has already gotten away with. I'm not sure what you describe is even possible.

IronLionZion

(45,380 posts)
87. Let them tear their party apart
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 09:02 PM
Jun 2016

It's time for their factions to split up and go their separate ways.

We already have 2 Republican governors running on the Libertarian ticket. Why not get a Christian party and a War party and a pro-Corporate party out of the GOP?




Chemisse

(30,802 posts)
86. And this is Trump on his best behavior!
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 08:54 PM
Jun 2016

When he is trying to show he is up to the job.

I shudder to think what he would be like with all the power of a president.

AgadorSparticus

(7,963 posts)
92. He didn't respond to HRC's attacks and has skeletal crews because he has no money.
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 11:08 PM
Jun 2016

This is what happens when he has no big backers to bankroll his campaign.

PatrickforO

(14,556 posts)
96. This is good news.
Wed Jun 8, 2016, 12:17 AM
Jun 2016

Because Clinton is such a weak candidate, Trump could beat her.

Of course, worst case scenario: If Trump's campaign totally implodes, he might get challenged at the convention, in which case he'll break away and form a third party - TRUMP! The Republican candidate who replaces him will likely be Paul Ryan.

If this happens, it will be a very hard fought campaign, and the outcome will be very much in doubt.

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