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In reply to the discussion: OK. I've joined the crew that doesn't think Trump will be the nominee [View all]NoMoreRepugs
(9,404 posts)119. What happens to the 14million T-Rump primary voters???
I'd have to believe the GOP risks alienating a fair portion of them if they perceive the Rump was forced out in any way - and these are voters almost guaranteed to vote in the general come November.
This possibly more than any other factor is why I think 'He's the Guy'....
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True, but you have not made a case for why this would positively change the race
karynnj
Jun 2016
#120
I honestly don't think there is a way to move Trump gently off the stage...any more
Sheepshank
Jun 2016
#121
It seems as though the people who most enjoy calling Republicans stupid are the same ones
merrily
Jun 2016
#24
I suspect that they are gaspng at the thought of just giving it to Hillary...
TreasonousBastard
Jun 2016
#123
I agree, and his kids are all in as well. His son DT jr was all over the airways yesterday
Fla Dem
Jun 2016
#113
The man is delusional-he actually thinks he is going to win. He won't ever drop out.
LostOne4Ever
Jun 2016
#14
Tells you he is smart, staying in his bomb shelter while everyone else is playing catch with
Winston.Smith
Jun 2016
#51
The 47% worked against a person portrayed as a civic organizer, but against
Winston.Smith
Jun 2016
#95
...and unfortunately, whoever *is* the nominee will seem reasonable in comparison.
cyberswede
Jun 2016
#23
But he wrote his doctor's assessment of his health as "astonishingly excellent"
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2016
#28
On morning Joe, one of the guests said if the GOP could just make to July 8, everything will be
patricia92243
Jun 2016
#30
The latest allegations of Trump having sex with a 13 year old may be his undoing.
In_The_Wind
Jun 2016
#31
He started out full of it. He has become more unhinged as time passes. Clearly, not able to deal ...
In_The_Wind
Jun 2016
#39
trump will not bow out...thats more humilating than staying in...and GOP will destroy themselves if
beachbum bob
Jun 2016
#32
Unless they have someone phenomenal they can pull out of the bag, I think the GOP is screwed
liberal N proud
Jun 2016
#63
I have felt for weeks-4-5 for sure, probably several months - that he would not be the nominee.
pangaia
Jun 2016
#66
Expected him to drop out last year, turned out wrong then, but still don't see him in through Nov
blm
Jun 2016
#71
First Reagan showed us the government doesn't work, now our elections don't work.
jalan48
Jun 2016
#85
IF he does drop out, you know it will be well orchestrated and he will do it before their
world wide wally
Jun 2016
#100
At this point, for the GOP, a cardboard cutout of Dwight Schrute would be better than Trump
Android3.14
Jun 2016
#140
Trump has lost dozens of times, look at all his failed business ventures.
CaptainTruth
Jun 2016
#109
welcome aboard... the signs are there for all to see.. the RNC isn't shy about this.
secondwind
Jun 2016
#112
lol, he just told the RNC that they can do all the fundraising for his campaign!
jeanmarc
Jun 2016
#117
The GOP is split on their nominee. according to a CNN poll, republican and republican-leaning
still_one
Jun 2016
#126
I think it would be a mistake to underestimate Trump's ego, esp. at this stage of the game. He WILL
WinkyDink
Jun 2016
#128
My money says "The Now TRUMPS the Future." Giving up is, IMO, not in DT's constitution.
WinkyDink
Jun 2016
#139
If Trump is not the nominee (by whatever means) who then are they planning for?
Ford_Prefect
Jun 2016
#138
I think Trump wants the nomination to be "stolen" from him at the convention.
Captain Stern
Jun 2016
#142
The reason I don't think the GOP powers will allow Trump to be the nominee is due to his
floriduck
Jun 2016
#156
I saw a report just now that he only has 1.3m in campaign cash compared to Hillaries 43m
Lee-Lee
Jun 2016
#162