Just Announced: Largest Town Hall political meeting in the history of Iowa politics !
Tonight’s Rally/Town Hall – Friday, December 11, 2015 – Des Moines- Varied Industries Building at Iowa State Fair Grounds, Des Moines, IA – 7:30 PM EST (two options below)
Alternate Live Stream Below (more…)
A summary of political aspects you might find of interest; but first a note that I’ve yet to see anyone bring up.
In an unusually respectful interview between CNN host Don Lemon and Donald Trump, there was a moment when Lemon paused and thoughtfully asked if Trump was prepared to lose a significant amount of his wealth over his ‘controversial’ Muslim policy statement to pause immigration.
The response from Trump was not covered nor discussed, but it speaks volumes to understanding the candidate. He simply replied: none of that matters, none of that money matters, what I’m doing is trying to make America Great again…
In essence, a literal modern version of putting his life, his fortune and his sacred honor all on the line – for us. (more…)
♦ When Trump passed 10% they said he’ll never pass 15% – that’s his “ceiling”…
Trump visited the border region and began campaigning
♦ When Trump passed 15%, they said he’ll never pass 20% – that’s his “ceiling”…
Trump continued campaigning – the crowds grew well beyond 10,000
♦ Then Trump passed 20%, so they said he’ll never pass 25% – that’s his “ceiling”….
Trump continued campaigning – the crowds swelled beyond 20,000
♦ So Trump passed 25%, and they said he’ll never pass 30% – because that’s his “ceiling”…
Trump continued campaigning – the crowds continued to swell – tens of thousands
♦ Then Trump passed 30%, they said he’ll never pass 35% – because that’s his “ceiling”…
More campaigning – More Crowds – Bigger Venues
♦ Then Trump passed 35%, the pundits quickly said he’ll never pass 40% – because that’s his ceiling….
Well: (more…)
“PROSELYTIZE”: using faith to recruit someone to join one’s party, institution, or cause…
There is a strategy, albeit a rather divisive strategy, which can be deployed politically by those intentionally selecting a very specific gathering of supporters.
In a highly fractured presidential bid, this proselytizing strategy may even garner enough of a base to mount a bid amid a larger field of candidates. However, it is exceptionally narrow -hence works only amid large numbers of possible options- and can ultimately only gain the advocate a small percentage of the overall audience.
The strategy can NEVER win a general election.
Current evidence reflects this approach is the preferred direction of Team Ted Cruz and the presidential campaign therein. (more…)
A couple of short points (because the focus needs to be on his words) about this recording. Initially, when questioned Cruz denied the statement. Secondly, when questioned again by Megyn Kelly (last night) Cruz refused to take ownership of his words. This is a pattern, a long, historic, and very specific pattern. Pay close attention to his words.
Here’s the full audio as referenced in the New York Times article (click orange arrow):
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Brief comments on current events and controversies from Candidate Donald Trump who is in Milford New Hampshire meeting with the New England Police Benevolent Association: “we need a safe great country” !!
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Against an increasingly obvious level of support for a common sense freeze on Muslim immigration the progressive apparatchik within the bowels of NBC/WSJ rush to the typeset to deflect the damage.
We’ve written extensively before about pollster Mark Murray, NBC, and their agenda-polling promotion, so there’s no reason to re-hash that again. However, the latest attempt is so far beyond absurd the light from where absurd emanates won’t catch it for a year.
NBC broadcasts a poll showing 57% of Americans opposing candidate Donald Trump’s proposal to halt Muslim immigration until our political representatives can figure out “what the hell is going on“. (more…)
According to the latest CBS/NYT Poll (full pdf below) Trump has gained another thirteen points in his lead over all other Republican candidates since October. Now standing atop the field with a lead more than double the second place candidate, Ted Cruz.
[*NOTE* CBS/NYT has only released the top-lines. The rest of the poll results will be released tonight at 6:30 p.m.]
However, again the notation: these poll numbers were BEFORE Donald Trump’s proposal to halt Muslim immigration pending further review. It is virtually certain, with all the other candidates standing in opposition to Trump on this issue, Trump’s polling numbers are significantly higher – even the progressive pundits admit this reality. (more…)
Political followers know the people on Team Bush and Team Rubio are in fully alignment with those on Team Hillary Clinton. Last night the Trump sunlight shined brightly upon UniParty puppeteer SE Cupp:
S.E Cupp has always been beyond insufferable with her own ridiculous definitions of “conservative”. Back in 2012 we described her as the ultimate “poser” – she has always been a progressive Democrat claiming to be a ‘conservative’. (more…)
New Hampshire – […] The former Florida governor came ready to tee off on Trump in the wake of the furor surrounding the billionaire’s proposal.
He mentioned Trump by name only once in the town hall but scheduled a press availability afterwards — a scrum that was guaranteed to focus almost exclusively on Trump’s controversial plan.
Bush asserted that Trump’s proposal was a play for attention, telling members of the media:
….Trump is playing the media ‘like a fine Stradivarius violin’…. ~ Jeb!