Trump Holds Massive Lead Over GOP Rivals

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Trump Holds Massive Lead Over GOP Rivals

http://politicalwire.com/2015/08/26/trump-holds-massive-lead-over-gop-rivals/

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A new Gravis Marketing survey finds Donald Trump leading the GOP presidential field nationally with a stunning 40%, followed by Ben Carson at 13%, Jeb Bush at 10%, Ted Cruz at 7%, John Kasich at 5%, Carly Fiorina at 5% and Marco Rubio at 5%.



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[cyberswede]

1. That's because he says out loud what Republicans actually believe

...what they've all been dog whistling about for 30 years.

The Rs gave pandered to racists and bigots, and now they're reaping what they've sown.

I hope Trump buries all the "serious" candidates and exposes the Republicans and RWers in this country for what they really are...and then goes down in flames.

[HassleCat]

3. It could happen

Back in 1964, they nominated Barry Goldwater because they fell for the idea that they needed a "real conservative" to appeal to the great silent majority of voters who had previously not voted because they were only offered milquetoast moderates like Eisenhower. The Republicans put up billboards with Goldwater's picture and the slogan, "In your heart, you know he's right!" The Democrats countered by using the billboard, but adding "...far right!" If Trump got the nomination, I think you would see the same thing as in 1964. The base would squeal with delight, while independents and moderate Republicans (all 112 of them) ran away at top speed.

[GusBob]

5. I always thought the response to BG slogan was

" in your guts you know he's nuts"

[Liberal_in_LA]

4. yeah, that seems to be the appeal to repubs

[GusBob]

2. Gravis.... Why does that name sound familiar?

Didn't they pull some shenanigans last general election

[uponit7771]

6. There's something wrong here

[ruffburr]

7. Everyone Acts Surprised-

Consider the Republicans field of candidates, Trump is the personification right wing republican constituents, Sociopathic narcissists who give not a whit about our country only their profits and prejudices.