I’d be much more concerned with voters espousing Christian values but voting for the likes of Hillary or Obama rather than worrying so much about Trump’s shifting stances on the issues, in the end, he was never in a position to legislate.
Yes, poor Santorum. I imagine this election cycle must have been quite a shock to the guy who came in second last time around. I thought Rubio had said he’d support legislation that allowed abortion in the case of the mother’s life?
That is what is so sad, speaking as a conservative who hates political correctness. Of course it dramatically overreaches into today’s society through media, education, business, law. I actually get where Trump voters are coming from, which makes it excruciating to watch this GOP suicide at their hands. A Trump nomination alienates so many concerned voters on this issue, right and left. And the GOP has so many good quality options (Rubio; Cruz; Kasich) to get a more conservative White House and Supreme Court, to start to responsibly shift our country’s culture to the center - we all coexist; we don’t sue each other about baking cakes; we go to another baker. (to quote Kasich)
Why would a voter trust a candidate who speaks on policies he can’t possibly enact and issues over which he has little to no control?
Rubio did say that because he feels any possible chance at saving even one life is worth taking–but he personally wants a ban on all legal abortions. Imagine that.
I agree regarding Trump’s damaging of the GOP brand. I think he’s giving the impression that the old stereotypes about Republicans are actually true.
How can you say that when there is voter turnout on the republican side the like of which has never been seen? Trump is winning more votes in the primaries than the total number of voters in 2012 in some instances.
If they took out abortion from Planned Parenthood, they would not be America’s largest abortion provider would they? I don’t like Planned Parenthood either, however, every step in the pro-life struggle is often fighting for one little thing and making compromises.
Got it.
So it’s the people’s fault for not voting for a candidate that did nothing to inspire them, so they are going for a candidate that actually inspire them and that’s a problem why?
Not only this, but there are actually Obama voters on this forum who criticize catholics who vote Trump. How funny!
I’ve mentioned a few times, the number Trump is drawing, it be Dallas, UCF or wherever.
Yes, because too many people on the right search for the perfect candidate, rather than voting for a good candidate. Democrats don’t do that–they fight over who they want as a nominee, but then during the general election they come together because they have one single laser focus–to beat the Republicans. For years the Republicans have been far more divided than the Democrats.
Yes, all true, and he is a huge celebrity. Americans love celebrities.
I kind of figured he would be horrible, so I guess I would. But I’m not one of those people that take Fox News for gospel and see generally positive trends in the economy and foreign policy under President Obama’s administration.
No he’s drawing the crowds because Americans are patriots. Whenever there is protestor in the crowd, people shout “USA, USA, USA!”
I guess it all comes down to what one is inspired BY. I can only speak for myself, but I bet others feel the same way–I look at this other than fiery speeches, invective, and promises I know they can’t keep. I look for a candidate with substance and sometimes they do not have the flamboyant personality, but rather a sense of quiet confidence.
In Texas? South Carolina and Louisiana and Florida? That I don’t buy; in fact, in the end, if I can say it, Trump is very much a Yankee. This is just a convenient excuse.
Is there any Republican Presidential candidate left with substance? I don’t see it if there is. There certainly isn’t a President Reagan or Senator Goldwater.
