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KPN

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27. Let's hope so. But

Sat Apr 8, 2017, 01:36 PM

Apr 2017

Trump is a shape-shifter. He relies on creating disequilibrium, getting folks off-balance. I wouldn't be surprised to see him do something intentionally aimed at getting the alt-right solidly back behind him again. It's what he has done his entire adult life.

Long-term (hopefully not too long though), I can't see him maintaining all of his support on this particular stage -- the Presidency is too big even for him. If he's not impeached before or after 2018, he's going to have a hard time winning again in 2020 without his current level of support, even relying on nefarious means. At least that's my hope. Well, one of my hopes -- the other is a bit more morbid.

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Looks like The Donald is Dumping the Alt-Right [View all] MineralMan Apr 2017 OP

No. 70 Year Old Men Do Not Wake Up No Longer Racist. TomCADem Apr 2017 #1

One needn't be from the Alt-Right to be a racist. MineralMan Apr 2017 #3

Assumes The Alt-Right Has Some Consistent Ideology... TomCADem Apr 2017 #17

Well, you have a definite point, there. MineralMan Apr 2017 #18

Maybe he'll drop the Republican party greymattermom Apr 2017 #2

I actually think he could be sold on Medicare for All. MineralMan Apr 2017 #6

I agree. 7962 Apr 2017 #32

Not many agree, though. MineralMan Apr 2017 #35

My favorite point to bring up to those against ANY govt involvement; 7962 Apr 2017 #37

Good points to raise. MineralMan Apr 2017 #40

I understand. I havent had any insurance for quite awhile. 7962 Apr 2017 #57

and ... 80% of kids in NM are on Medicaid womanofthehills Apr 2017 #41

Remember his quote (paraphrased) "I don't care what's in the bill I just want a ceremony." n/t Still In Wisconsin Apr 2017 #38

Yes. I'm sure that accurately reflects his thinking about it. MineralMan Apr 2017 #43

If he were smart, and altruistic, which he's not, he would promote that LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #39

If someone close to him told him that he would be the most beloved President ever Horse with no Name Apr 2017 #45

I think it's possible since he actually was for... WePurrsevere Apr 2017 #51

'alt right' is just a subset of the talk radio base, like the tea party certainot Apr 2017 #47

I don't think the freedom caucus and the alt right BainsBane Apr 2017 #4

The Freedom Caucus is also made up of racists, misogynists, and MineralMan Apr 2017 #7

The Freedom Caucus is perfectly fine using dog whistles and Southern Strategy and Voter Suppression KittyWampus Apr 2017 #14

I don't question that BainsBane Apr 2017 #15

Many In the Freedom Caucus are also GWC58 Apr 2017 #23

Racist Freedom Caucus couldnt get elected without their racism sharedvalues Apr 2017 #29

they're all subsets of the talk radio base certainot Apr 2017 #48

One step towards the middle, that's all FakeNoose Apr 2017 #5

Absolutely. Resign or Be Impeached, Trump! MineralMan Apr 2017 #8

Exchanging it for nobody. Jonny Appleseed Apr 2017 #9

Trump is Sui Generis MineralMan Apr 2017 #12

no true principles, opinions, relationships, knowledge, understanding, morals.... tomp Apr 2017 #31

Taking to the streets will not get rid of Trump. MineralMan Apr 2017 #34

we must agree to disagree. tomp Apr 2017 #58

I wonder what the Mercers will do. WhiteTara Apr 2017 #10

I dunno. MineralMan Apr 2017 #13

Then we can only hope that the curtain on the Russia Affair WhiteTara Apr 2017 #19

small world about these mercers 90-percent Apr 2017 #21

Indeed - I went to high school with Jen and Bekah Mercer in Yorktown. Lucky Luciano Apr 2017 #49

No, just using dog whistles instead of the bullhorn. KittyWampus Apr 2017 #11

Trump is nothing if not unstable to a significant degree. MineralMan Apr 2017 #16

See??!! This is why we need to elect a REAL conservative... Volaris Apr 2017 #20

Look, I'm in no way praising Donald Trump. MineralMan Apr 2017 #22

He's remarkable 90-percent Apr 2017 #24

author credit for "the Mango Maniac" 90-percent Apr 2017 #25

Even Redstate sees 45 moving "centrist"/Priebus/Kushner/Ivanka PsychoBabble Apr 2017 #26

Let's hope so. But KPN Apr 2017 #27

They're his base. Bleacher Creature Apr 2017 #28

It's fun watching Alex Jones go psycho over Jared & Ivanka. womanofthehills Apr 2017 #46

How did he demote Kellyanne? n/t left-of-center2012 Apr 2017 #30

Have you seen much of her lately? MineralMan Apr 2017 #33

She was on the news last night left-of-center2012 Apr 2017 #50

Has he? I've only heard rumors but havent seen anything "reliable' about her position changing nt 7962 Apr 2017 #36

How much have you been seeing her at all? MineralMan Apr 2017 #42

Now THERES a rumor!! :) 7962 Apr 2017 #55

Kellyanne is supposedly hitting the campaign trail for 2018 womanofthehills Apr 2017 #44

The never-ending campaign now days..... nt 7962 Apr 2017 #56

The Alt-Right is basically anarchist - Bannon, Milos, Spencer, Alex Jones, Limbaugh, David Duke LeftInTX Apr 2017 #52

While keeping the White Supremacist at his side? NO !!!!!!! They're just not center of attention now uponit7771 Apr 2017 #53

Reportedly he's considering Gary Cohn for chief of staff. roamer65 Apr 2017 #54