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MariaThinks

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1. no bump, but a lose. Instead of a reasoned argument to defeat islamic terrorism, he

Reply to Tommy_Carcetti (Original post)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 05:34 PM

Jun 2016

throws tantrums that will not actually reduce future attacks. His stance on guns will only make the situation worse.

Easier background checks and surveillance - e.g. everything the nra does not want, would have identified the future murderer so that he could have been stopped.

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Predict whether or not Trump gets any sort of bump from the events in Orlando. [View all] Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2016 OP

no bump, but a lose. Instead of a reasoned argument to defeat islamic terrorism, he MariaThinks Jun 2016 #1

He'll get a bump of supporters but more undecided people will decide not to vote for him. n/t PoliticAverse Jun 2016 #2

I say... Mike Nelson Jun 2016 #3

I going to say No GP6971 Jun 2016 #4

Based on some of my nutty family and friends, I would say yes. redstatebluegirl Jun 2016 #5

Were they Trump supporters already? Or did some suddenly decide for him? n/t PoliticAverse Jun 2016 #7

A couple of them were for Cruz and said they were going to sit it out. redstatebluegirl Jun 2016 #8

I'll say yes from real life conversations with Republicans Arazi Jun 2016 #6

heres what i think MFM008 Jun 2016 #9

When has the right ever protected anyone from terrorism or crime in general tenderfoot Jun 2016 #10

Well now they are pushing that Trump is the only one that can protect LGBTs from being killed maryellen99 Jun 2016 #11

I predict he slumps more. Adrahil Jun 2016 #12

Yes, maybe 5 to 10 points One Black Sheep Jun 2016 #13

No bump from this but he will during the Convention lunatica Jun 2016 #14