I've got to put this out there, though. The rallies are great, they show that there's a movement going on. But Trump's got to use them to get MORE supporters, and make sure they know what's at stake. He has to list those things that he will never compromise. It's okay to talk about making deals. But it's necessary to let voters know what those principles are that will NEVER be compromised for a deal!
I agree with what you said completely. He needs to start talking about bedrock principles a little bit, rather than talking exclusively about what a deal maker he is.
You’re right. The rally turnouts are over-the-top successful. With that audience Trump has the opportunity that the others don’t, i.e., put out a serious message. It’s golden, really.
Focus. Take it to a higher level. (Enough about the hands.)
Get new “material”. For example, there just was a man interviewed on F&F who was fired for expressing his Christian faith. He is/was a Fire Chief in Atlanta — Chief Cochran. Trump says he’ll protect Chistianity and brings up “Merry Christmas”. That’s great and wonderful. Make it more serious, connecting the war on Christianity with Christians losing their careers. Make it current.
Talk more about how the other candidates’ donors are the ones running the government behind the scenes. It’s easy for us wonks to tie together things like the high cost of drugs being the result of politicians calling in favors in return for financing campaign. It isn’t easy for non -wonks; make it so easy that they can see a flow chart in their heads.
Get other people out there speaking about the personal charitable things he’s done that he himself won’t speak about.
Stress that he does have SOME military background, even if only military school. Show photos of him in uniform; it puts images in people’s heads. None of the Cubans have any military experience; neither does Mitt or Kasich.
Go Trump!