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saidsimplesimon

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Sun Oct 13, 2019, 11:10 AM Oct 2019

Harry Reid-"do not underestimate Trump" [View all]

I have a deep respect for former Senator Harry Reid. If he says beware the dragon is no dummy and will require a robust offense and coordinated effort to defeat, I believe him.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/reid-warns-democrats-not-to-underestimate-trump/ar-AAIIpy0?li=BBnb7Kz

The Hill
10/13/19

Reid warns Democrats not to underestimate Trump

Kyle Balluck 1 hr ago

Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is warning Democrats not to underestimate President Trump in 2020.

"I used to think that Donald Trump was not too smart. I certainly don't believe that anymore," Reid told CNN's David Axelrod during an interview on "The Axe Files" aired late Saturday.

"I don't think he's intellectually a powerhouse, but he is basically a very, very smart man," he added. "No matter what the subject, any argument he involves himself in, it's on his terms. You're always arguing against him. He never, never willing to debate an issue on terms that aren't his."

When asked what advice he would give to a candidate running against Trump, Reid responded: "Well, what I say initially and I say it right here in your show, anyone that thinks Trump's going to be beaten easily should have another think coming."…..snip


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Harry Reid-"do not underestimate Trump" [View all] saidsimplesimon Oct 2019 OP
Sorry to disagree Butterflylady Oct 2019 #1
there are different kinds of smart...or intelligence.... pangaia Oct 2019 #6
Primative Knuckle Dragging Neanderthal saidsimplesimon Oct 2019 #7
He's not smart, Reid, he's privileged. And he plays dirty. And he has a team that plays dirty. CrispyQ Oct 2019 #2
All the more reason to GOTV 2020 saidsimplesimon Oct 2019 #4
Don't underestimate the American people either. Nt jaysunb Oct 2019 #3
That's my ray of sunshine. saidsimplesimon Oct 2019 #5
drumpf is almost totally ignorant and stupid, but he's acting on orders from clever Vlad. lark Oct 2019 #8
That was a fascinating interview last night, only the second Ax Files I've watched entirely. George II Oct 2019 #9
Thanks George saidsimplesimon Oct 2019 #11
I see that the full shows wind up on youtube eventually. George II Oct 2019 #14
Warren's Response to Trump's Lightbulb DrFunkenstein Oct 2019 #10
Thanks Dr., I agree, saidsimplesimon Oct 2019 #12
He's correct. Everyone underestimated him in 2016, including his GOP opponents. TwilightZone Oct 2019 #13
We underestimated Russia not tTrump. Joe941 Oct 2019 #18
Nope, it's not that simple. TwilightZone Oct 2019 #19
The general consensus has been reached and you are wrong. Joe941 Oct 2019 #21
One Speech in Michigan, Zero in Wisconsin DrFunkenstein Oct 2019 #20
Trump is not smart in a conventional sense. peggysue2 Oct 2019 #15
drumpf is an idiot but guys like Miller can get him to execute their gameplan pretty will Takket Oct 2019 #16
Don't turn your back on Trump. lpbk2713 Oct 2019 #17
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