I wonder if this sort of low blow is enough to make any Trump supporters turn on him: The real estate developer said Thursday that Carson’s self-described “pathological temper” is incurable, equating it to the sickness of a “child molester.” … Continue reading →
I’m not sure whether this poll has any significance, but I report it. Ace has the following to say about it: This might just be one poll but Carson has been shown ahead of Trump in Iowa before. Allah goes … Continue reading →
I have an article up at Weekly Standard today entitled “Trump vs. the Bush family: an old animus.” Take a look, but if you want to comment, you have to come here.
Continue reading →This post isn’t about Trump. It’s about his supporters. Not all of his supporters, either. But a certain very vocal percentage. I’m not sure what that percentage is. More than half? Less than half? Much less than half? What I … Continue reading →
Commeter “Eric” writes: Molly NH: “Bush derangement syndrome is a *chronic illness*” It’s a fundamental cornerstone of [the leftist] Narrative. That’s why for Republicans, it’s vital to vigorously rehabilitate [George W.] Bush’s image ”“ even now ”“ by at least … Continue reading →
Speaking of “conversations,” there’s one that’s been going on in a previous thread that I want to highlight. Commenter “RickZ” says—agreeing with Trump—that we wouldn’t be having our national “conversation” on illegal immigration but for Trump. There is no question … Continue reading →
I’m curious what you think of his “60 Minutes” appearance. Some excerpts: Scott Pelley: You say you’re gonna lower taxes on the middle class, what are we talking about? Donald Trump: Well, we’re talking about numbers that will be announced … Continue reading →
Chris Cillizza’s article on Walker’s dropping out of the race is entitled “How Donald Trump Destroyed Scott Walker’s Presidential Chances.” I’m no Trump fan, to say the least. But I beg to differ. I think Trump’s huge popularity and aggressive … Continue reading →
How much coverage? This much coverage: When the GOP candidates assemble on CNN’s stage Wednesday night, they will be appearing on a network that has virtually ignored most of them, while spending vast amounts of time covering the now-frontrunner, businessman … Continue reading →
…the other billionaires: But Trump’s rise shows billionaires don’t have to constrain themselves anymore. They can cut out the middleman. It’s the art of the deal on the campaign trail. And if you’re a billionaire with business sense, a flair … Continue reading →
Trump’s Carly Fiorina “face” remark has highlighted and accentuated something about him that was already clear: he is a loose cannon, and he gets off on that and thinks many of his followers will get off on it, as well. … Continue reading →
Is it really such a good idea to make fun of a rival candidate’s looks? It doesn’t matter if it’s a man or a woman being mocked, or a man or a woman doing the mocking. It’s always an extremely … Continue reading →