Why Trump played little role in 'most conservative platform' in Republican Party history

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Why Trump played little role in 'most conservative platform' in Republican Party history

By Mark Gollom, CBC News

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/republican-platform-conservative-donald-trump-1.3684923

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But mostly, said Gruters, "they really let the delegates control it on their own. It was not heavy-handed at all throughout the process."

Trump's laissez faire attitude toward the platform could, in part, be a political move, an attempt at party unity, particularly among the conservative wing concerned that some of the polices espoused by Trump are not conservative enough. He has been a fierce critic of trade deals and seemed to have taken more moderate views on abortion and gay rights.

"Part of the process of him bringing the party together is probably trying not to have a heavy hand in it," Gruters said. "And what happened as a result? It's the most conservative platform in the history of our party.

"And I think that's a result of the lack of interference from the campaign. It's probably the first time it's ever happened."


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1. He's lost interest in policy. He's running only to be a figurehead. Unbelievable.

[StraightRazor]

2. He can't take part in policy discussions/meetings because he doesn't understand...

the policies being discussed.

And they probably use big words during the discussions and all.

[True Dough]

3. You're right

If it's not at a 4th grade comprehension level, it's lost on Trump.