Trump Supporters

[Dodger]

The Republican Party is getting exactly what it deserves for putting America in a state of political gridlock for the past 8 years but I doubt that Trump will go silently into the night.

I agree that Obama is probably in a back room doing the jig right now, but also see Ted Cruz (as much as I despise the idiot) doing a similar dance.

If Trump continues to get slammed in the press the way he has this past week I just can't see him finishing the race. As mentioned earlier in this post, his ego is just too over-inflated for that...and he has already set the stage for his retreat by insinuating that the polls are rigged.

If you think he's been entertaining so far, you haven't seen anything yet...because he's insane.

[Up2u]

I have heard nothing about Trump dropping out from any reputable news source, if someone knows of one please share. I have heard him claim (many times) that the system is rigged against him and could use this as an excuse to drop out of the debates.

[Alex]

If he's in fact a draft dodger as alleged, that shouldn't go down well with a fair share of his supporters. Never a dull day with The Donald.

[Up2u]

Trump dropping out is now being reported by ABC news as a real possibility. The RNC would select a new candidate if that happens.

[thaiworthy]

This election is becoming more about these candidates as choices of "who do you hate more" than "who do you like more?"

Absolutely unprecedented, if Trump dumps . . .

(a) The Republican National Committee is hereby authorized and empowered to fill any and all vacancies which may occur by reason of death, declination or otherwise of the Republican candidate for president of the United States or the Republican candidate for vice president of the United States, as nominated by the national convention, or the Republican National Committee may reconvene the national convention for the purpose of filling any such vacancies.

(b) In voting under this rule, the Republican National Committee members representing any state shall be entitled to cast the same number of votes as said state was entitled to cast at the national convention.

(c) In the event that the members of the Republican National Committee from any state shall not be in agreement in the casting of votes hereunder, the votes of such state shall be divided equally, including fractional votes, among the members of the Republican National Committee present or voting by proxy.

(d) No candidate shall be chosen to fill any such vacancy except upon receiving a majority of the votes entitled to be cast in the election.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/senior-g ... d=41089609

First of all, I am told RNC chairman Reince Priebus is furious, that he has had multiple discussions with Trump telling him he needs to drastically change course. But here’s the news: I am told senior officials at the party are actively exploring what would happen if Trump dropped out, how to replace him on the ballot… He is so unpredictable right now, they are so unable to control his message, that they just don’t know and clearly think it is a possibility, which is why they’re looking at these rules.

https://usuncut.com/politics/republican ... -drop-out/

[RichLB]

Can it get any crazier? Now Rachel Maddow reports that if Trump doesn't drop out, the Republican party is exploring the possibility of kicking him off the ticket. That's been done before at the state level (David Duke in Louisiana) so it can be done. If that happens Rachel says that the RNC will reconvene another convention and select a different candidate. I'm beginning to feel like a political psychic. A year ago I was betting Mitt Romney would end up as the Republican candidate. Who know? I may yet remain right.

[thaiworthy]

Who knows? I may yet remain right.

You might have something there. Otherwise it would be wishful thinking. I would be surprised if Trump volunteered to drop out. As far as he's concerned, it's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game.

This is what I don't get: how anyone could be a Trump Supporter and gay. It's a stark contradiction.

Trump Spokeswoman Katrina Pierson: "Gay People Are Not Normal" "An Aberration"

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2016/08/0 ... l=facebook

[puan]

Wishes for Trump to drop out of race and be replaced by another candidate?

As my mother always said "be careful what you wish for."

Current status: Hillary flawed. Trump very flawed. Hillary appears to be less flawed and against Trump maybe the more successful candidate. Among other things, she is more friendly to the gay community than any other possible replacement (that I can think of) that the RNC would come up with. Also, remember that many of the new rights enjoyed by the LGBT community in the USA are based up rulings by SCOTUS. A change in the bench there could change for decades any rights the LGBT community has gained. A new Republican candidate could dramatically change Hillary's chances.

So...this all being considered. Part of me wishes the douche bag drop out. He truly is an embarrassment to the USA both domestically and internationally. He is the epitome of the "ugly American" perception. BUT the pragmatic part of me hopes that he remains.

[thewayhelooks]

Not knowing all that much about US politics, if he was dumped, could he run as an independent?

[Gaybutton]

Not knowing all that much about US politics, if he was dumped, could he run as an independent?

Yes. As long as a person meets the Constitutional eligibility requirements, and Trump does, any US citizen can run for president. The trick is getting enough support to have your name placed on the ballot.

A new Republican candidate could dramatically change Hillary's chances.

Really?




By the way, if Trump drops out or if the RNC forces him out, what about Pence? Do they select a new vice presidential candidate too?



If the Republicans get rid of Trump, either by him dropping out or him being forced out, no matter who they get, that person would be at quite a disadvantage. By the time he/she could raise campaign contributions, have rallys and town halls, get the 'message' across, etc. the election would probably be over.

Every day Trump is still the candidate, the more difficult it becomes to get rid of him and still have an electable replacement candidate. I doubt they would select Ted Cruz. Too many Republicans are too angry about his refusal to endorse Trump at the convention.

To my mind, Donald Trump is the best thing that ever happened to the Democrat party. If he keeps saying outrageous things, I wouldn't be surprised if Hillary not only becomes the USA's first female president, but also the first president to ever win all 50 states. That's exactly what I hope will happen, along with a clear Democrat majority in Congress.

Whether you support Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, if you were in Las Vegas and were going to place a bet - today - on who will win the election, who would you be putting your money on?


Of course, Trump still has plenty of loyal supporters. I hope those supporters have sense enough to understand and consider what Abraham Lincoln said:
"You can fool all of the people some of the time and you can fool some of the people all of the time. But you can't fool all of the people all of the time."