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Attorney in Texas

(3,373 posts)
Mon May 2, 2016, 04:41 PM May 2016

Trump and Hillary would both shift to the center in the general election if they are nominated by

their respective parties (both are more flexible in their political values than in their devotion to self).

If Hillary zooms right and Trump drifts left, on which issues would Trump actually campaign to the left of Hillary in the general election if they are their parties' nominees?

I suspect that Trump would campaign to Hillary's left on

(1) job exporting trade deals,
(2) spending capital on overseas military bases,
(3) foreign nation building, and
(4) campaign finance regulation.

What other issues would Trump campaign on offering positions to the left of Hillary?
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Trump and Hillary would both shift to the center in the general election if they are nominated by (Original Post) Attorney in Texas May 2016 OP
trump has no problem lying....he has made a living off of it.... beachbum bob May 2016 #1
Looks like a pro Trump approach to me Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #2
Not at all. I despise Trump. Attorney in Texas May 2016 #4
THis is a MEME of where Drumpf is to the left of Hillary, he is NEVER to the left of Hillary Jackie Wilson Said May 2016 #6
We agree that Trump is an even bigger liar than Hillary. The question was about what they would Vote2016 May 2016 #9
It's not about what they will do but what they will campaign on nt NWCorona May 2016 #13
Isn't Hillary already over to the right? djean111 May 2016 #3
Buckle up. Sharp turn ahead. Attorney in Texas May 2016 #5
The guy whose clothing line is made in China? JaneyVee May 2016 #7
Yup that guy NWCorona May 2016 #14
Here's an article that's already done the work for you: emulatorloo May 2016 #8
AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service LP2K12 May 2016 #10
Wow, some people will alert on anything to stifle debate. Attorney in Texas May 2016 #12
Let'e not forget how FAR TO THE RIGHT the 'center' has been shifted Ferd Berfel May 2016 #11
 

beachbum bob

(10,437 posts)
1. trump has no problem lying....he has made a living off of it....
Mon May 2, 2016, 04:44 PM
May 2016

unfortunately we have videos and audio and all that kinda stuff to remind the american people on what a POS he is

Jackie Wilson Said

(4,176 posts)
6. THis is a MEME of where Drumpf is to the left of Hillary, he is NEVER to the left of Hillary
Mon May 2, 2016, 04:52 PM
May 2016

He will NEVER do anything about trade.

He lies about everything, every minute of everyday.

 

Vote2016

(1,198 posts)
9. We agree that Trump is an even bigger liar than Hillary. The question was about what they would
Mon May 2, 2016, 05:49 PM
May 2016

campaign on.

Neither plans to actually govern based on their campaign themes (if they campaigned like they would actually govern,Trump's bumper-sticker would be "8 Years of Gridlock Because BOTH Parties Think I'm Nuts" and Hillary's would be "Suck it! I'm The First Woman President and I'll Appoint Goldman Sachs Executives to Whatever The Hell Position I Choose and You Can't Do Shit About It&quot .

 

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
7. The guy whose clothing line is made in China?
Mon May 2, 2016, 04:52 PM
May 2016

The guy who promises to ramp up the military? The guy who promises to commit war crimes? This guy?

emulatorloo

(43,979 posts)
8. Here's an article that's already done the work for you:
Mon May 2, 2016, 04:56 PM
May 2016


A liberal case for Donald Trump: The lesser of two evils is not at all clear in 2016
http://www.salon.com/2016/04/29/a_liberal_case_for_donald_trump_the_lesser_of_two_evils_is_not_at_all_clear_in_2016/?platform=hootsuite

See also Wonkette's point by point rebuttal:

Dear Salon: Set Your Dick On Fire And Eat It.
http://wonkette.com/601201/dear-salon-set-your-dick-on-fire-and-eat-it

Both are interesting reads. Personally I'm more in line with the Wonkette rebuttal, as I don't think there is a liberal or progressive case to make for Donald Trump.

LP2K12

(885 posts)
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