Posted on 07/19/2015 12:18:13 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Donald Trump is the worst thing to happen to the Republican Party since Todd Akin opened his mouth that one time. While Akin was mostly a setback for the Missouri Republican Party—albeit an isolated injury that contributed to the Democrats retaining control of the U.S. Senate—Donald Trump is a train wreck with a national platform. He speaks without prepared remarks, he cares little about messaging, and he cares only about himself.
Politico wrote an interesting piece about Trump’s supporters that asked a burning question: “Who exactly is supporting him?” The results were largely inconclusive. He appears to be creating an unholy coalition of business interests, Tea Party conservatives, and libertarians. Even though Trump’s popularity derives from all parts of the GOP, the support by those in the Tea Party appears to hurt Senator Ted Cruz the most.
Trump’s supporters are enamored with his wealth. They argue he will never be “bought” by evil lobbyists and special interest groups. Yet when Trump’s political contributions are examined, his supporters are nowhere to be found. His contributions include donations to Hillary Clinton in 2002, 2005, 2006, and 2007. He contributed over $100,000 to the Clinton Foundation. He donated $5,000 to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and $20,000 to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
In 2006, Donald Trump donated $1,000 to the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
Locally, I have witnessed Trump supporters attack Georgia’s elected Republicans for merely affiliating with the Democrats in the 90s and annihilate conservative Republican candidates for donating to Democrats, yet they turn a blind eye to Trump’s donations. It’s hypocrisy at its finest. But don’t worry, Trump will build a 5,000-mile wall between the United States and Mexico and make Mexico pay for it. These are the same people that love to pound their fists on the table and say “It’s all about principle”.
(While we’re on the subject, please note first generation immigrants commit less crime than native-born)
The conservatives supporting Trump are doing more damage than good to their brand. Rarely do I acknowledge Ted Cruz, much less praise him, but the man is battle tested. He has gone to war with liberals and the GOP’s business wing. If the right wing of the Republican Party wants the White House, supporting Donald Trump is not the correct avenue.
Donald Trump’s wealth does not protect him from lobbyists nor does it enable him to speak without consequences. After the ugly remarks he made at his campaign announcement, he has gone on a media tour to reiterate his incorrect statements and ignore any and all facts. It serves him right to have other Republican candidates disown his remarks.
At the end of the day, Donald Trump is merely attempting to buy the free world. It is clear the border is not his top priority; otherwise he would have donated to groups pushing for border control. Instead, he donated to Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid. These are the people he gave his money to support HIS principles.
I leave you with a quote from Martin O’Malley’s press secretary, “What’s important is who’s peaking in January—not July.” I’ve never looked forward to winter this much.
Donald Trump is showing his cards in the early 2016 sweepstakes – and he's betting on Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. The New York real estate mogul donated $5,000 to the Texas senator's leadership PAC during the first quarter, according to a filing with the Federal Election Commission. A screenshot of Donald Trump's $5,000 donation to Ted Cruz's PAC, Jobs Growth and Freedom Fund during the first quarter of 2014.
Like I keep saying, Donald has all their right RINO/Lefty enemies, and he keeps adding to his collection day-by-day.
You knew this was only a matter of time. But the Clinton’s are pretty filthy rich, too. I know nothing of the shirtless wonder other than he made a mess of his last job.
Who would have thought that Democrats would worry so much about what is good for the republican party?
I wonder if they'll ever catch on?
I hope not.
Cruz is the best candidate but, whatever his faults, Donald trump has a done more for the issue of illegal immigration than the entire republican party combined has EVER done.
He’s shown true courage in the face of liberal media fascism.
Love watching the discombobulation of the minions ;)
PC needs to die, and Trump may well have the enviable legacy of being the one who does it.
Trump speaks the Truth. Period.
first generation immigrants commit less crime
Who cares?
The issue is ILLEGAL immigrants.
Either Trump is a real candidate OR he is bringing all the non-PC issue to light for Cruz...or both.
An astute stock analyst would get to work now identifying and investing in companies that have been shut out by crony capitalism.
When Trump dismantles the existing illegal illegal immigration infrastruture some will lose big and others will gain like the “BigAssFenceCo”.
“Who exactly is supporting him?”
People who are sick of the perfidy of our elected who spew pablum about immigrants and immigration when the real issue they are trying to obscure is the wholesale invasion of our country by ILLEGAL ALIENS !
The open-borders cabal always tries to lump-in illegal aliens with legal immigrants. The fact is that illegal aliens commit far more crimes than native-born citizens. The disproportionate number of them in US prisons attests to it.
...and O’Malley and Sanders got shut down by the crowd, didn’t they.....
Who is supporting Donald Trump? I think he’s supporting himself in this campaign.
Why not? Obama’s corrupt communist controllers did in 2008 and 2012. Could it be any worse to have a crony capitalist buy an election or two?
I’d far rather have Cruz or Walker, but Trump is a whole lot better than Bush, Rubio, Christie, Hillary Clinton, O’Malley, Sanders, or any of the other pro-Amnesty liberals.
PING!
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