Hate for Trump and love for Rubio media mind control at work (Republican, CNN)
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It was considered a loss because Trump stans were going wild saying he was going to win and he didn't. He got second and ended up being within 1% of 3rd place.
With the results of the Iowa caucus, Trump the Invincible lost his "Mo" in "MoJo".
In any race, it can be a fatal mistake to stumble right out of the starting gate. Especially when all signs pointed to an easy Trump victory.
But spin on. That's what you do if you're a Trump supporter. Save 15% on Geico and spin a loss in the first race as no big deal.
So tell us who won the Iowa caucuses in the past and then became president...
Really? Those weren't humans casting their votes? All those people voting... over 75% of them voted for someone other than trump. Bummer. Face it, dude, he over-promised and under-delivered.
And about 75% of them voted against the guy who won.
Really? every channel I turned to was playing the tape of his concession speech. Even our local tiny town channel played it over and over the next morning. Nobody could have missed it. Of course, trump's graciousness ended pretty quickly as the day wore on.
Hate for trump and lover for rubio? Not here. Rubio is worthless as a senator. I don't like either of them. I don't like cruz, either.
Kasich wasn't so bad when I lived in Ohio, and I thought for a moment that he would do, but then, he just looks old already, and has some kinda kooky ideas. Bush was gov when I lived in FL, and he was halfway decent, but also some pretty kooky ideas. Not that it matters, I don't think either of them has a chance to get the nomination.
Trump is on life support and Rubio is the new favorite after a caucus in a small midwestern state. It is distressing that the voices of millions and millions are drowned out by a handful of white, provincial Iowa farmers and the media hounds.
Trump had 11,500 people in Arkansas last night and his plane had mechanical trouble so he was late. It was a record number for the arena.
Cruz is being advised to skip New Hampshire. NH is the state second on the list of Least Likely To Attend Church.
Trump's success resembles America's infatuation with entertainment culture. From his media experience, he has the charisma to make "controversial" work. If another candidate voiced his statements instead, they wouldn't obtain the same level of support.
Although he won't admit it, his recurring feuds with the corporate media have benefited him. People are positioned to think: "Look at Trump stand up to those nasty journalists. That's the kind of no-nonsense leader we need on the world stage!"
I reject the notion that media bias has hindered Trump's success. If anything, it provides him with opportunities to contrast himself from other candidates and "talk tough", which is something that conservative Americans seem to appreciate.
I've been watching Rubio because I can't figure out his appeal. I've noticed he says the same rehearsed line: 'I'm the only one who can beat Hillary. I'm the only one she attacks.' and I have noticed the media agreeing, yet I see no evidence of this. Poll numbers are conflicting, and both Hillary and Bernie attack Trump regularly, not Rubio.
Trump is called a joke, not a serious candidate, yet he's the one with no political experience beating the 'serious' candidates in the polls, votes, delegates and rally's. He came in second and it's considered a loss, while Rubio came in third and that's considered a win.
Has anyone seen the media work this hard to control the outcome of an election?
No one is denying Trump is having great rallies, but most people who use their heads realize a lot of this has to do with his showmanship, as well as people being fascinated but they are not really, true supporters. As or his polling numbers, by now we are seeing, what many had thought, the method of polling today isn't particularly successful and where are you getting the idea he is leading in delegates? He came in second and it was a loss because he was telling all of the public he would win. He came in 2nd by a much larger % then Rubio coming in 3rd. Rubio, until a few weeks ago didn't appear to be a serious candidate in Iowa.
As for saying the same thing over and over, please tell me what your God says different each time he gets up to the podium? The only time most of us see anything different out of his mouth is when he decides to attack someone else or he babbles comments that make no sense. Has it dawned on you, Trumps support is very much media driven? Or is that ok, just so no one else gets coverage?
He did give a brief but mature speech on Monday night, just to start the attack yesterday, claiming he really won. Well if he thinks Cruz's campaign workers should not have done what they did and they I agree, then wouldn't his votes go to Carson? What makes him think all the screwed up polling, for whatever reason should have gone to him? I an totally beside myself trying to figure out how some people think?
Last edited by nmnita; 02-04-2016 at 05:12 AM..
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