Evangelical voters are ‘intrigued’ by Donald Trump

Yahoo! News ^ | March 31, 2011 | Holly Bailey

[2ndDivisionVet]

Are social conservatives so unhappy with the current flock of 2012 GOP contenders that they might turn to Donald Trump?

That's what some top evangelical leaders, including former Christian Coalition head Ralph Reed, tell the Christian Broadcasting Network's David Brody.

Trump, who has made headlines in recent days for his sudden embrace of birther conspiracies about President Obama, has been almost equally vocal about his surprisingly conservative views. Among other things, Trump has come out against same sex marriage and said he's against abortion--two stances that have evangelicals "intrigued," according to Brody....

[2ndDivisionVet]

You or I would be a better chief executive than Mr. Obama, who's never run a hot dog stand! Mr. Trump is obviously experienced in management and negotiation.

[Uncledave]

"There is a nascent and growing curiosity in the faith community about Trump," Reed told CBN. "Evangelicals will like his pro-life and pro-marriage stances, combined with his business record and high-wattage celebrity all but guarantee he will get a close look from social conservatives as well as other Republican primary voters."

Is Trump actually pro life and anti gay marriage?

[InterceptPoint]

As I have stated in previous posts, the ‘Birther Issue’ is potentially a huge winner for the GOP. But if you are afraid of the NYT and MSNBC and cower at the words flowing from the HuffyPuffy Post then you are not going to recognize this obvious truth.

The GOP needs a spine. We need some real leaders.

[Vigilanteman]

I was more impressed than I though I would be with Trump's interview on Hannity last night.

He said he was pro-life and against gay marriage. It sounds nice. But it sounded nice when Mitt Romney said it too. I'm just not sure I believe it.

[JustSurrounded]

So he said on BOR last night. (?!)

[Colonel_Flagg]

Are social conservatives so unhappy with the current flock of 2012 GOP contenders that they might turn to Donald Trump?

Umm. Not so much.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

He's not running because he would have to put all his assets in a blind trust.

He's willing to take slings and arrows though, while he throws hand grenades at the enemy and flushes them out from under their rocks.

[poobear]

No we’re not. The Donald is a professional salesman. A very good one but he is a self promoting salesman. I’m not buying what he’s selling.

[forgotten man]

“So he said on BOR last night. (?!)”

Yes he clearly stated that he is pro-life and opposed to homosexual marriage. He also said that the United States has no choice but to put the military on our southern border. He was articulate and did not hem and haw. Trump has a lot more credibility than Ted Baxter and the Warshington Doughboy.

[Zuben Elgenubi]

That’s the way I read it, too.

[Leisler]

Maybe The Don will take from Mittens supposed business skills supporters, attract some of Hucks Bitter Bible clingers, and leave the middle to ......Palin.

Swaaaa...aeeeet!

[Titus Quinctius Cincinnatus]

Don’t be, folks. Despite his recent “birther” rumblings, he’s not all that.

[Kartographer]

Take a look at this:

http://www.newsmeat.com/billionaire_political_donations/Donald_Trump.php

[caww]

Trumps....” willing to take slings and arrows though, while he throws hand grenades at the enemy and flushes them out from under their rocks.”.....

Yep, I agree completely and isn't the show tasty! Ha! Hey I am all for what he's doing and he's arranged the stage to do it on by saying he may run....What a brilliant idea and he sure has the money and wit to take them on...Enjoying his “run” immensely.

[Responsibility2nd]

As if the MSM could give a crap about Evangelical voters.

I didn’t read the article, but I would not be surprised if the loonie left tried to tie in those “right wing bible thumping morons” to Trump as he’s now gone off his rocker and (gasp!) actually believes in birtherism!

[DannyTN]

I doubt Mr. Casino is a social conservative or shares my religion based values.

Still, if the choice comes down to Rinos that don’t even talk the talk on Abortion and same sex marriage and Trump that does, I’ll vote for the person with enough sense to at least talk the talk.

[norge]

I’ve got to agree with you. The words coming out are sounding right, but I’m not sure I’m buying what he’s trying to sell.

[JerseyHighlander]

The headline is code word for “Evangelical Rubes Fall for Trump’s Schtick”
The author is a former Newsweek White House correspondent responsible for and author of much of the hate against Republicans in old Newsweek’s political coverage.

Holly Bailey Joins Yahoo | The New York Observer
Apr 28, 2010 ... Holly Bailey, a former White House Correspondent for Newsweek, is joining Yahoo news, reports The Business Insider’s Joe Pompeo.
www.observer.com/2010/politics/holly-bailey-joins-yahoo

[screaminsunshine]

I am unless Ron Paul runs.

[Yet_Again]

He's willing to take slings and arrows though, while he throws hand grenades at the enemy and flushes them out from under their rocks.

That's the bottom line. Conservatives are hungry for a warrior who is an American patriot first. Nominate one and plenty of "democrats" will defect in 2012. When was the last time you saw someone like that? Reagan? Buchanan? Palin and Huckabee are but pale echos of those men. Pawlenty, Romney, and the rest of the shysters don't even begin to represent the same philosophy. We need someone who will wage war on the liberals, and then wage war on the government. Thus far, only Trump has even begun to make rumblings of wanting to do both.