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Originally Posted by HockeyIlliterate
I don't doubt that, but what policies or plans do his competitors have?
Hillary is all about the flavor-of-the-week.
Bush is all about "I'm not my brother."
Huckabee is all about "Christian indoctrination with a smile."
Paul is all about "Reduce the government just enough that I get to stay in it."
I could go on, but other than perhaps Sanders, none of his opponents have any real convictions or solid policy suggestions either. They flip, they flop, they backtrack, they attack, they see what polls well, they see what sticks, and then they say whatever they think they have to say to get and stay elected.
Trump isn't unique in this regard, but he's refreshing in his "I just don't care" attitude.
No doubt.
But look at the electoral map. If he gets the swing states--and predominately the "rust belt" states where workers feel particularly disaffected by free trade and stagnating wages--he could realistically beat any Democrat, even with their electoral advantage of California, New York, and so on.
After all, angry white guys vote too.
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Well that last part is very true. In fact, they have amongst the highest voter turn out.
I just don't think you can win appealing to only that demographic. As much as I like to complain about that demo, it ain't THAT big. Especially when your alienating evrryone who isn't them.