Were you really surprised when Trump won the election? (Iraq, democratic, Republican)

[in_newengland]

I was very surprised. I had watched him in the debates and was disgusted by the name calling and childish behavior. Not that I was for Hillary but of the two, she was the less corrupt and the one who would probably have done the least damage. They're both out for The Rich but with Trump it's much more obvious.

[A1eutian]

The images that will stick with me forever are the Hillary supporters watching the vote count once they realized that Trump was winning. It was like they were watching a disaster unfold in slow motion.

The TV networks were just zooming in on their faces. There were scenes of vacant eyed or openly weeping Clinton devotees consoling each other. Is it wise to get so attached to a candidate that you are gutted if they lose?

[Javacoffee]

When Hillary made her "basket of deplorables" speech I knew she would lose. You can't grossly insult and disrespect half of our American brothers and sisters and expect to lead and unite us all.

[Miss Hepburn]

I was surprised that the American people disliked the status quo SO
much they wanted Mr. Trump in...after all his remarks
(about most everything, an equal opportunity insulter,
similar to Howard Stern) and thin skin resulting in his over the top attacks
showing how volatile he can be.
Just to say, I think he is doing a good job now...very level and calm...good.

[Arach Angle]

Originally Posted by charisb

If you are upset by thieving politicians you are goign to be devastated by trump. He only wants to be President to line his (and his kids') pockets.
It will be a small miracle if he makes it through the first year without being impeached given his conflict of interests. The guy has no morals whatsoever.

I am to old to expect a person like hillary or trump, or any other narcissist sociopath, to act any different than a narcissist sociopath. Hillary = no chance. Trump = small chance.

What surprises me the most is that most of us that voted for trump felt dirty about it. The voters of hillary actually believe she is something better. its weird, they have to make themselves believe they are 100% correct or they can't function.

[Arach Angle]

Originally Posted by Miss Hepburn

I was surprised that the American people disliked the status quo SO
much they wanted Mr. Trump in...after all his remarks
(about most everything, an equal opportunity insulter,
similar to Howard Stern) and thin skin resulting in his over the top attacks
showing how volatile he can be.
Just to say, I think he is doing a good job now...very level and calm...good.

Mrs Hepp,

I apologize, , I truly felt we needed someone that thinks totally different than a politician. He isn't the best business man ... but ... he's all they gave us.

have you ever voted Republican for president? I voted obama for his first term hoping for anti-establishment.

[aquietpath]

I didn't know Trump would win, but had a pretty good feeling he would, and certainly hoped that was the case.

I watched pretty much all of Trump's rallies online, kept up with the news - good and bad - and always made it a point to read the reader's comments. The huge turnouts at the rallies, the positive comments after articles were good indication that the polls were simply wrong. You don't have people standing in line 6 hours in rain, cold weather or heat to see Trump at a rally and then stay home on November 8.

It never failed to amaze me that close to 70% of Americans felt the country was headed in the wrong direction but Hillary (who would continue down Obama's path) was going to win? Didn't seem plausible. I guess the overwhelming vote for Republicans all the way down the ticket was a resounding affirmation that Americans wanted a change.

[Javacoffee]

[quote=Arach Angle;46297469]I am to old to expect a person like hillary or trump, or any other narcissist sociopath, to act any different than a narcissist sociopath. Hillary = no chance. Trump = small chance.

What surprises me the most is that most of us that voted for trump felt dirty about it. The voters of hillary actually believe she is something better. its weird, they have to make themselves believe they are 100% correct or they can't function.[/QUOTE]

I voted for Trump because I didn't want Hillary as our president. My husband, same thing. Today we'll be sharing a holiday dinner with a bunch of avid Trump fans. To avoid a problem, my hubby and I have already agreed to remain mute and let the Trump fans have their day. The 100% support of a man who hasn't worked his way up that political ladder is strange to us.

But this is not the same thing as hating Trump. He is in now, so we'll get behind him and hope he doesn't cause great harm to our country. Maybe he'll be the best thing America has ever seen. Right now, none of us knows. If he can create and protect our jobs, close our borders, fix our crumbling infrastructure, kill ISIS, then hubby and I will bow down and kiss his ring.

[Scooby Snacks]

I was shocked beyond belief. I was on a large group vacation in Mexico at the time, and the election returns were televised for us on CNN so we could keep track of them throughout the night. I had read online from several statistical sources and pollsters that the chances were considerably in Hilary's favor.

After he won, the news media suggested that they (among others) were blindsided by his victory partially because many Trump voters did not want to admit they voted for him. I don't know how true that is, but it is a reasonable explanation as to why normally accurate political pundits were off base on this result.

[chiluvr1228]

I really thought Hillary would win despite her being a crook and a liar. Trump wasn't my choice and I think the Republicans had better start doing a better job of nominating younger people and people of color. When people think Republican party, most think "old white guys" including myself.