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Old 06-15-2016, 06:47 AM
 
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Not bad for a candidate that has already won the nomination. This, unlike Hillary who can't win it without Super Delegate support.

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/...09628338601985
Trump won by getting a majority of total available pledged delegates.

Hillary received a majority of total available pledged delegates (>54%).

/thread fail x4

Mick
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Old 06-15-2016, 06:53 AM
 
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based on what? that single photo?
Yep.
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Old 06-15-2016, 07:01 AM
 
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Yep.
i would have thought you'd be more cautious of claims after the "phoenix LGBT" debacle.

i've yet to see any estimates for attendance, hopefully some will come in later, but i doubt it will be anywhere near "beyond capacity" for the 23,000 venue.
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Old 06-15-2016, 08:30 AM
 
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He did an awesome job as expected! Looking VERY presidential. Trump for the win!
These sorts of comments fascinate me.
For seven plus years all we've heard from some quarters is how much the current president hates the military and yet a candidate gets up and literally spits on soldiers that served in Iraq and he is considered "looking VERY presidential."


How do people, many of whom seem to feel both the first and the second, square these two completely incongruous statements in their minds?
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Old 06-15-2016, 08:40 AM
 
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How do people, many of whom seem to feel both the first and the second, square these two completely incongruous statements in their minds?
cognitive dissonance.
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Old 06-15-2016, 09:54 AM
 
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i've yet to see any estimates for attendance, hopefully some will come in later, but i doubt it will be anywhere near "beyond capacity" for the 23,000 venue.
police estimate: 6,150

Trump rips US immigration policies during rally in Greensboro | WNCN

rally was in the "special events center" not the actual coliseum.
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