Donald Trump's war on Megyn Kelly

[Tomdstone]

Do you think one can have a view against all abortion but still, sponsor a bill that compromises because it would lower abortions all the same?

It’s back to the “half a loaf is better than nothing” argument.

Right. I agree with that. But in the debate, when asked about it, I think he said he was always opposed to abortion in the case of rape, when his bill allowed for this exclusion.

 

[Jeanne_S]

One definition of a bimbo is an attractive woman who is not too bright.
She is attractive, at least with all her painted makeup on.
She is intelligent to some extent, but I am not sure how bright she really is. Is it intelligent for a professional journalist to say: " I do need a little attention. I like to be adored."

In MK defense,she is plenty bright .She has a law degree as do all of the anchors on Fox.So,having said that her intellect isn’t in question but her ability to moderate a debate certainly is!

 

[Neofight]

Can you seriously say that in this universe Trump would have ANY chance at all of actually becoming President.

No way- no how- not in a million years.

No chance of winning but real good chance of deciding who will be…if he launches 3rd party run, Democrats win.

 

[DaveBj]

No chance of winning but real good chance of deciding who will be…if he launches 3rd party run, Democrats win.

Possibly, but the odds of that would be lowered if Sanders were to launch a 4th-party run.

 

[Path_Finder]

I don’t know about the 3 way race, what if something does prevent Hillary from winning the nomination and it is something like Biden vs. Bush vs. Trump; Trump Cruz, say, the 3rd party could have some potential.

 

[Path_Finder]

I can see Megyn’s question a variety of ways, not being a usual question to a candidate but being a valid question all the same. Then again, it is a bit like trying to prejudice the jury pool. And then, once again, Trump and all Presidential candidates, should be somewhat Christian to begin with and not do objectionable things.

 

[Cider]

Do you think one can have a view against all abortion but still, sponsor a bill that compromises because it would lower abortions all the same?

It’s back to the “half a loaf is better than nothing” argument.

I think any step that protects the unborn is a step the right direction. I think of all the children that would die while we wait for a full repeal of Roe v Wade. Every child saved is a victory.

 

[sallybutler]

My brother use to tell me that blonde was not just a hair color. I would extend that to bimbo. me. Kelley is a sellout to whatever Fox News wants. She does not like Rosie, nor will she stick up for Rosie. She brought up these statements because Fox is against Trump.

 

[Path_Finder]

Fox Business is re-airing the debate, though I think the question to Trump may have been a bit out of line, the others definitely got tough questions too. I am sure there is a transcript of it online.

 

[7_Sorrows]

In MK defense,she is plenty bright .She has a law degree as do all of the anchors on Fox.So,having said that her intellect isn’t in question but her ability to moderate a debate certainly is!

I agree. I know her ratings are high, but I hope it is not all going to her head.

 

[mary_bobo]

The fix is in.The establishment has anointed JB as their nominee.Jeb gave a very low key effort during the debates.He knows he will be the nominee.This is what is to frustrating to me,A lot of this is a dog and pony show for the benefit of the voters.There is no way,the powers that be will allow Ted Cruz,Scott Walker et all get any traction.They don’t fit not their mold.I really don’t want to hold my nose,while voting,yet again.However anybody,even JB is a better alternative to HC!

If by the establishment you mean the party elders, then you are probably right. But Bush has trouble with the party as a whole. And many don’t think we need another Bush at this time. Then, again, when did the party elders ever give much thought to what the electorate wants. They (and that includes Dems) are much smarter than we are and they know what is good for us.

 

[Path_Finder]

I’m disappointed in this snafu, there is enough to come down on Trump though, all in all, I’m not sure if it is the worse thing in this world and that it will end his campaign, the question was a bit baiting but I just rewatched most of the debate. A lot of those questions to all were a bit of a hardball. The way the debate opened up with that question too, seemed to set a tone.

 

[saintjohnxxiii]

I didn’t note that. They asked Kasik pointed question about gay marriage and his support of Medicaid expansion . They asked Rubio about his past support of abortion in cases of rape and incest . They asked perry if he really thought he was prepared to be president this time around . They ask Bush about his support of the core education program They pressed Carson about the many uninformed statements he is made about foreign-policy . In fact they had tough questions of everybody on the stage- yet only Trump came out the next day attacking moderators, calling Megyn Kelly a Bimbo and implying she must be having her period.

Trump supporters remind me very much of Ron Paul supporters. Thin-skinned and always whining about how ill their candidate is treated .

Make No mistake . Donald Trump is in this race for two and only two reasons. Number one is to stroke his enormous ego and number two is to do everything possible to make Hillary Clinton the next president of United States

Best post of the year bar none.

 

[Jeanne_S]

I’m disappointed in this snafu, there is enough to come down on Trump though, all in all, I’m not sure if it is the worse thing in this world and that it will end his campaign, the question was a bit baiting but I just rewatched most of the debate. A lot of those questions to all were a bit of a hardball. The way the debate opened up with that question too, seemed to set a tone.

It was set up specifically for that reason.Moderators already knew DT would be the only one to raise his hand.They resented him being there and by golly they were not making any bones about it! A total wast of debate time.

 

[Path_Finder]

If by the establishment you mean the party elders, then you are probably right. But Bush has trouble with the party as a whole. And many don’t think we need another Bush at this time. Then, again, when did the party elders ever give much thought to what the electorate wants. They (and that includes Dems) are much smarter than we are and they know what is good for us.

Greatest post of the decade. Thanks!

After #112.

 

[estesbob]

It was set up specifically for that reason.Moderators already knew DT would be the only one to raise his hand.They resented him being there and by golly they were not making any bones about it! A total wast of debate time.

So you Don’t think a question as to whether a candidate for the Republican nomination would support the parties nominee is valid ? I Don’t know who has thinner Skins -Trump or his supporters. Perhaps the best thing to do would be have a Trump /Ron Paul ticket. Instead of campaigning we could just run reruns of romper room.

 

[Path_Finder]

It was set up specifically for that reason.Moderators already knew DT would be the only one to raise his hand.They resented him being there and by golly they were not making any bones about it! A total wast of debate time.

It is true, they would not have done that, if Trump had not been there. Did they do that at the early debate? No.

Still, I think the afterword to the debate, was Trump’s error, he may have been somewhat provoked, it’s a bit like what goes on in real life. Tit for tat.

Very good post though.

 

[estesbob]

It is true, they would not have done that, if Trump had not been there. Did they do that at the early debate? No.

Still, I think the afterword to the debate, was Trump’s error, he may have been somewhat provoked, it’s a bit like what goes on in real life. Tit for tat.

Very good post though.

They didn’t do it at the earlier debate because none of those participants have been whining to the press if they were going to run as a third-party if they didn’t think they were shown the proper amount of respect by the Republican national committee and the other candidates . There are probably a lot of people who did not know that Trump had already taken a “nominate me or I’m going to do my best to scuttle the Republican candidate attitude” . This is the kind of information that needs to come out of debates .

One thing the aftermath the of debate has proven is it Donald Trump is totally unqualified to be president of United States . And most people knew that before the debate .

 

[Jeanne_S]

So you Don’t think a question as to whether a candidate for the Republican nomination would support the parties nominee is valid ? I Don’t know who has thinner Skins -Trump or his supporters. Perhaps the best thing to do would be have a Trump /Ron Paul ticket. Instead of campaigning we could just run reruns of romper room.

I don’t support Donal Trump.However,while the questions on it’s face may have been a valid one,it was rhetorical ,pretty sure mods knew the answer.That alone wouldn’t have been a big deal but then to take an out of context comment by Trump and focus on that,wasting time was clearly meant to diminish him.Fox really showed it’s hand with that.

 

[Path_Finder]

They didn’t do it at the earlier debate because none of those participants have been whining to the press if they were going to run as a third-party if they didn’t think they were shown the proper amount of respect by the Republican national committee and the other candidates . There are probably a lot of people who did not know that Trump had already taken a “nominate me or I’m going to do my best to scuttle the Republican candidate attitude” . This is the kind of information that needs to come out of debates .

One thing the aftermath the of debate has proven is it Donald Trump is totally unqualified to be president of United States . And most people knew that before the debate .

Thank you, you acknowledge that asking that question would not have happened if Trump had not been there, that in itself shows he was treated differently.

There are probably a lot of people who did not know that Trump had already taken a “nominate me or I’m going to do my best to scuttle the Republican candidate attitude” .

But that is your interpretation, the establishment did not treat him fairly early, his campaign was not respected. McCain called Trump’s supporters “crazies”, people largely from his own state of Arizona. Trump merely asserted he wanted a fair shake, leading in the polls I believe by double digits. If the GOP squeezed him out despite being the front runner, I think he had a legitimate gripe.