Post writer Chris Cillizza admits to being wrong when he wrote in June that no one should take Trump seriously.  In his latest column he admits he was wrong and explains why. He was wrong because:
“I had NEVER EVER seen a reversal in how people perceive a candidate who is as well known as Trump — much less a reversal in such a short period of time. I based my conclusion that Trump would never be a relevant player in the Republican primary fight on the ideas that once people 1) know you and 2) don’t like you, you can’t change those twin realities much.
That was 100 percent true. Until Donald Trump proved it (and me) wrong.
Point taken. Never say “never” in politics. Thanks for reminding me of that old adage, Donald.”
The Donald is proving a lot of folks wrong. Â Let’s see if he can do it again on Thursday night during the debate or if he crashes and burns. Â If he does well, our party is in trouble.
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I read this today in Bloomberg quoting former RNC Chair Steele and I think it very well sums it up:
“But Trump’s broad popularity and enduring strength among Republicans lend credence to a different interpretation: that his candidacy has become the preferred vehicle for Republican voters to express maximal outrage at their own party’s leaders for failing to carry out the agenda they keep promising. It’s one that many conservatives ardently desire: to deport undocumented immigrants, kill Obamacare, overturn Roe v. Wade, and return the GOP to a position of primacy in American politics.
“If you look at the whole Republican Party, from libertarians to evangelicals to the Tea Party,†says Steele, “you have a group of people who’ve been lied to for 35 years. Republican [presidential candidates] have said, ‘Elect us and we’ll do these things.’ Well, they haven’t. And that frustration is manifesting itself in Trump.—
I think that paints an accurate picture. Personally, I’m warming up to Trump after a long time of being a Rand Paul backer. We’ll see how Trump does tomorrow when he can’t monopolize the microphone and can be challenged.
I just hope The Donald can wean out the chaff in the upcoming debate. As squishy as some of the top ten are, he should have an easy time of it.
Aren’t you really saying that if Trump does well on Thursday night, the Republican Party is in trouble simply because they will not give up their cheap labor? The illegal’s, and China?
Other than come out against illegal’s, and job exportation, what has Trump done to rise to the top of the heap?
Looks like the thing for the rest of the pact to do is to get on the anti-illegal train? Problem is that is where the Republican Party is financed. By those who employ illegal’s, and export our jobs to China, Vietnam, etc..
It’s all about the cabbage.
No, what I’m really saying is if Trump does well, and continues to do well, Trump may be our nominee and that’s not a good thing.
But, what is the only reason Trump is doing well? Isn’t it only because he supports the American worker?
If not, what else has he done?
Are you really not sure at this point why he is resonating so strongly with voters across the board.
Republican voters. Because of a couple of lines about illegal’s, and bringing jobs back from China, Vietnam, etc..
That my friend is all we needed to hear!
That is all he has done.
I don’t think you have very good instincts regarding Trump and his connection with the American people (not voters). He has got a lot of people very excited and pumped up. Because he is not backing down, he is confident and makes people feel good and respected. This is not just because of saying he is for jobs and border, etc. I would say a healthy cross section of people, including democrats are really excited to vote for him.
Well I guess we will see how he does in the debates coming up and take it from there.
And just what is it that Trump is not backing down from my friend? Isn’t he not backing down from being pro-American worker? Not backing down from imported cheap labor? Not backing down from exporting jobs?
For years I have heard Americans don’t want to work.
That is BS!
Republicans and Democrats have profited off the equity built in American wages
by finding ways to exploit foreign labor in it’s place.
In America you can have any career you like if you put your hard work in achieving that goal.
Watch out for the career politician that is where he will go home “richer”.
Trump is old school he will come to Washington with a job already.
The problem is that if a president wants to stop illegals from coming in, and deport those already here, he will run into a problem with the court system.
Somebody will sue.
I hear you on the suit.
I wanted to sue Virginia for not enforcing Statutes 54.1-1100 which fosters illegal immigration in Va.
Also for The VEC classifying unlicensed contractors / illegal aliens as bona-fide independent contractors , by proxy deregulating statutes 54.1-1100 and I have the evidence for that suit.
I say make them all legal citizens and the lack of enforcement in Va. will hide those who do not qualify and foster yet another wave of illegals.
In my opinion, the Virginia DPOR is a political organization.
They are simply going to perform the will of Virginia’s crooked, corrupt, politicians.
I have been around and around many times with DPOR regarding unlicensed contractors, and contractors who do not have the proper people with the proper trade certifications on staff as required in the Va. Code.
Finally, I was told it was political. DPOR did/does not even enforce it’s own rules.
It’s all about the cabbage.
Yes, there is a part that is political.
DPOR is run by the Dept. of Commerce , Commissioners are appointed by the Governor.
Employee Misclassification has been ordered by the IRS and GAO.
States who allow loopholes within this will continue to foster illegal immigration.
This brings forth many issues involved; illegal aliens working on State Contracts ,
creates unemployment , evading taxes and child support , and we all know that latino gangs first get their grips in a community through the underground construction industry.
Some may think that this is just a State issue not so.
The only Dept. that seems to understand this is DOLI Commissioner Davenport.
The VP Biden is studying , not sure that he understands.
Remember violations are written daily in Virginia they should see the Task Force , and we citizens are able to hold them accountable by the parallel detection of these violators by other State depts.
As a Contractor you will receive a ” General Information ” flyer with your new or renewed contractors license.
A statement removed by McDonnell ; You are required to ensure that all subcontractors and trade related individuals that you hire hold the appropriate license issued by DPOR.
Yes , they are run politically to an extent.
So much for the Republican claim of E-Verify when you do something as what McDonnell did , do you think Ken C. signed off on that or was it Commissioner Cheng?
Why isn’t it good? If people overwhelmingly like him and feel he is a good candidate why or how does that hurt republicans.
Do you not see that the Republican party is all but destroyed at this time. The GOP and Congress is detested by majority of voters and especially the base. In all honesty the only place they have to go is up if Trump continues to do well. I see far worse problems if he crashes and burns.
People don’t overwhelmingly like him. In fact, the overwhelming majority of Americans dislike Trump.
The problem is, they like him twice as much as anyone else in the field.
No, they don’t. The rest of the field is fractured between a handful of candidates. Most Republicans (including the evil Jeb) have a better image among Republican voters than Trump does.
That’s just not true anymore but it may be after Thursday.
Yes, it is still true. Your perception of things may have changed, but the opinion of the electorate has not.
They do not like Trumph, what they like is his message. Pro-American, anti-Communist, anti-illegal.
Darn good enough for me at this point !
I look at who I would work for , cast out the governors , senators , congressman.
They had their chance it just was a stepping stone.
I look at previous representation it as a proving ground.
The others aren’t as likeable.
We loved George Bush to “shoot from the hip” when he spoke.
Trump does it in defense of America.
Jeanine,
I see the sense of Reinhardt’s remarks. And I am pretty sure that Trump is not liked by establishment Republicans types. All the wild man Trump propaganda photos appearing everywhere tell me that much. But I can’t see how Trump is any worse than any of the other candidates being promoted by Republicans. And this is not saying much!
From what I see, the Republican Party has no interest in lawful government upholding and affirming of Liberty. Given this, the question remains: why would the Party with Trump be in any more trouble than it is now? And what kind of trouble would that be?
You make a good point. But I hope those aren’t our only two choices, Trump or weak willed wimpy establishment Republican.
Great point.
Would someone please explain how it is a Conservative principle to fly around in a Boeing 757 business jet? Sorry, that is over the top. No real Conservative would do that. Here is a link to the operating expenses of a 757. Please note over $10,000 per hr. in fuel alone.
http://www.bjtonline.com/sites/default/files/pdfs/boeing757_additional_information.pdf
How can anyone who lives this type of lifestyle be in touch with the middle-class blue collar worker?
The base wants to believe a lie. So do I.
If someone has earned billions of dollars and wants to spend it on a jet, I don’t have a problem with that and I don’t think most Americans do either. Someone doesn’t have to poor to understand how to help the poor.
My point is that it is not just a jet, it is a $100 million dollar jet airliner. My point is that the distance between the blue collar and Trump is to much.
The proof? The distance was too much with Romney and his $150 million. How did that go? I would trust Romney way more.
Trumph? Net worth, about 15-20 times Romney’s. And I think Romney did more in charity possibly.
Trump will not be able to connect with the middle-class. He does not appear to know humble. Hence, the airliner.
Trump has provided jobs to thousands of people. He still does. I don’t care if someone has been poor but I do care if they understand how capitalism and the economy works.
No, people are not “provided” jobs in America. People earn their jobs.
Communist China “provides” jobs for it’s people. Communist Vietnam, etc.
The problem is that the Republican’s started “providing” jobs for people in Communist China. Rather than letting Americans earn jobs in America.
Trumph did not give nobody nothing that wasn’t earned. He is a businessman.
You have the process all wrong regarding jobs and business. Employers were never intended too be slave owners like they are now.
America has been creating jobs in other countries.
Why do elected officials make it easier to employ { exploit } labor abroad to profiteer
off their exploited labor to sell inferior goods in America.
Hillary has an airplane too. She’s rich and didn’t do it honestly and yet half the population thinks she’s the greatest thing since sliced cheese.
No, the Clinton’s apparently rent or borrow their jets.
What if someone earns hundreds of thousands of dollars and wants to spend it on a private pre-school education for their 4-year-old?
Stephen! Where have you been?? We expected you hours ago!
Nope, I don’t care if someone spends $25,000 year on a preschool education even if they aren’t as rich as Trump. Don’t care.
You brought it up an awful lot for someone who says they don’t care.
It would never have been an issue if BS hadn’t made a big deal.
So you did care about it.
It wasn’t an issue until you guys made it an issue.
Commend them for taking responsibility all education outside the home is secondary , primary education must start at home.
If elected, what if Trumph spends the taxpayers money like he spends his own?
Make it ,do it , keep it quite or someone will want a piece , or worse believe that they are entitled to a piece of your home baked pie.
Yeah, next thing you know some asshole will come along and demand that millionaires immediately pay 14.25% of their assets into the federal government’s coffers.
http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/stories/1999/11/09/trump.rich/index.html?_s=PM:ALLPOLITICS
I personally have no problem with a lawyer or any affluent person spending $30,000 a year for his or her child’s pre-school. None. However, I do have problems when lawyers such as Mr. Schoeneman call people like me “nativist racist bigots” because we are not particularly enthralled when our neighborhood schools become inundated with little ones from Central America and Mexico, many of whom struggle with English, and who will consume resources which could have gone elsewhere – such as the teacher’s time. If such diversity is good enough for my kids, then it should be good enough for Brian’s kid.
Shorter: “I hate being called a bigot when I’m complaining about all the brown people making life worse for us white Americans.”
I believe Trump should be able to spend his money on anything he wants too. However, Conservatives are just that, conservative. Trump us no conservative.
If President, one can see how Trump would spend taxpayers money by looking at how he spends his own money. In his case, over the top.
I have a front row seat on how some corporate Christian ” conservatives ” live in the Lynchburg area and they passed the plate for contributions { not earned }.
I think Trump understands the security a working class family needs to feel in a President.
The security to send your children to a private school , purchase a home , a car , save for retirement and look toward seeing your children graduate from one of our fine { Virginia } Universities.
American Jobs Defending the American Dream
Trump in 2016
All candidates are wealthy , so disqualify the richest ?
At what level of income are you to rich to be President ?
I have been searching for a Trump interview I had seen many years ago ;
Reporter asked Trump ; MR Trump how do you do business in the Northeast with all the unions ? Trump ” I love those union workers , such good workers , they work so very hard and long hours, frankly I could not do it without them ”
Reporter ; yes but isn’t there a point when you are paying to much ?
Trump ; yes there is a point
Reporter ; what do you do then ?
Trump ; You go out and buy that man a new pickup truck , a new Dodge pickup made in America , now he will have more pride in his job.
People may change there political stance on many issues as the age,
for the past 30 years we have witnessed Trump stand up for America and the American worker.
Watch all others try to emulate this themselves.
It is wonderful that Trump will be our nominee!
#makeamericagreatagain