The 2016 US American Election Thread

[afc wimbledon]

Originally Posted by peter12

Fiscally, maybe? Foreign policy, well she is a hawk. Everything else, no.

That's my point Peter, prior to Reagan and the rise of the Christian coalition there wasn't anything else, to be fiscally conservative and a hawk was a republican.

[nik-]

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/...-trump/501161/

The Atlantic endorses just its third candidate in its 160 year history.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

I love Trump interviews.

"You're a proponent of more nuclear power plants. We have 100 now in the U.S., none of them in our state, why should we have to store the waste 90 miles from here, in a city that draws 40,000,000 tourists a year," asked Snyder.

Trump didn't have an answer prepared, but promised to circle back.

"I'm very friendly with this area. I have the hotel here, I will tell you I'm going to take a look at it because so many people here are talking about it. I'll take a look at it, and the next time you interview me, I'll have an answer," said Trump.

"Do you worry that a trade war would hurt tourism and your business interests here," asked Snyder.

Trump supported his comments saying, "It will actually help, we're just talking about fairness, not like tough like we're not going to do business. Just tough so the US can make something."

"But what if China said no more visas to go to Las Vegas and stay at Trump Tower," pressed Snyder.

"If China ever did that, and we cut off relationship with China, China would go bust so fast," said Trump.

As for his performance in the first debate, Trump says he doesn't plan to do a single thing differently during the second one.

"A lot of people said I won the first debate."

http://news3lv.com/news/local/exclus...e-donald-trump

[Senator Clay Davis]

Originally Posted by BlAcKNoVa

Yeah it is working quite well, actually. Look at the size of the crowds at every rally during his "terrible last 10 days or so".

There is no slide. Just more media hoaxing.

Mondale of course famously lost 49 of 50 states. But keep on believing it's a media conspiracy and that the crowds tell the story.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Also KFF you capture the nice start of the Trump nuclear quote, but you have to include how the reporter baits him into looking like a moron. And of course Trump is more than willing to oblige.

[photon]

Originally Posted by nik-

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/...-trump/501161/

The Atlantic endorses just its third candidate in its 160 year history.

We believe in American democracy, in which individuals from various parties of different ideological stripes can advance their ideas and compete for the affection of voters. But Trump is not a man of ideas. He is a demagogue, a xenophobe, a sexist, a know-nothing, and a liar. He is spectacularly unfit for office, and voters—the statesmen and thinkers of the ballot box—should act in defense of American democracy and elect his opponent.

Ouch

[Senator Clay Davis]

A little break from the current cycle for some serious lol's

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie threatened to "####ing destroy" fellow Republican Monmouth County Freeholder John Curley after Curley called him a "fat ####" in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, according to testimony today from the Bridgegate trial.

The exchange between the governor and the freeholder came up during testimony from former Christie staffer Christopher Stark.

Stark said Curley called him with a "curt" message after Sandy because Curley believed Christie was taking credit for recovery efforts in the aftermath of the 2012 storm, when local elected officials like Curley were doing the work on the ground.

According to Stark's testimony, Curley said, referring to Christie, "Who does that fat #### think he is?"

Stark, a former regional director in the governor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, said Christie then called Curley to express his displeasure.

"Who the #### do you think you are calling me a fat ####?" Stark testified Christie said. "I'm the ####ing governor of this state."

Christie then told Curley to be at an event in Keansburg the next day or "I will ####ing destroy you" with robo calls to tell Republicans not to vote for him, Stark testified. Curley was seeking reelection in 2012.

http://www.app.com/story/news/politi...andy/91614168/

And now for the best part...

Matt KatzVerified account ‏@mattkatz00 19h19 hours ago
Did county politician in #Jersey really call Christie a "fat ####"?
No! He tells @WNYC that he called gov a "fat mother####er." #Bridgegate

https://twitter.com/mattkatz00/statu...51957215412228

[troutman]

Originally Posted by photon

Ouch

These quotes are all from conservative newspapers (should be a Clinton campaign ad):

Trump's less-than-sterling qualities - his erratic temperament, his dodgy business practices, his racism, his Putin-like strongman inclinations and faux-populist demagoguery, his contempt for the rule of law, his ignorance - is enough to be disqualifying. His convention-speech comment, "I alone can fix it," should make every American shudder. He is, we believe, a danger to the Republic. - Houston Chronicle

Never in the history of American politics has there been a major party candidate with fewer qualifications to be the president. Trump has never held an elective office or had any significant leadership in legislative action. And, despite what an angry electorate might think, the ability to work through the legislative process is a requisite of the job. He isn’t the only person capable of fixing our nation’s problems. He’s not even on the list of those who should try. - Tulsa World

Trump's values are hostile to conservatism. He plays on fear — exploiting base instincts of xenophobia, racism and misogyny — to bring out the worst in all of us, rather than the best. His serial shifts on fundamental issues reveal an astounding absence of preparedness. And his improvisational insults and midnight tweets exhibit a dangerous lack of judgment and impulse control. - Dallas Morning News

This editorial board has been consistent in its criticism of his policies and temperament beginning with the Republican primary. We've condemned his childish insults; offensive remarks to women, Hispanics and African-Americans; and the way he has played on many Americans' fears and prejudices to further himself politically. Trump brands himself as an outsider untainted by special interests, but we see a man utterly corrupted by self-interest. His narcissistic bid for the presidency is more about making himself great than America. Trump tears our country and many of its people down with his words so that he can build himself up. What else are we left to believe about a man who tells the American public that he alone can fix what ails us? - Cincinnati Enquirer

A stunning lack of human decency, empathy and respect. Taken together they reveal a candidate who doesn’t grasp our national ideals. - Arizona Republic

Vengeful, dishonest and impulsive, Trump is no Romney. This is why Hillary Clinton is the safest candidate for voters to choose in a complex world. .
Trump could be our Chávez, our Kirchner. We cannot take that risk. - San Diego Union-Tribune

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Also KFF you capture the nice start of the Trump nuclear quote, but you have to include how the reporter baits him into looking like a moron. And of course Trump is more than willing to oblige.

Hey man, that's just Trump telling it like it is. He's a real master persuader.

[Ducay]

Originally Posted by rubecube

Hey man, that's just Trump telling it like it is. He's a real master persuader.

Who else but a Straight Shooter© would admit when they don't know enough but will come back with an opinion, a tremendous opinion.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Gary Johnson wishes he could have got out of the Aleppo question like that. But yeah Trump went to Nevada, told the people of Nevada they don't know how to say their own state's name, and doesn't know about a pretty important issue in the state. Normally that'd be pretty devastating and would probably end any chance he has of winning the state. We'll see.

[jammies]

Originally Posted by troutman

Trump brands himself as an outsider untainted by special interests, but we see a man utterly corrupted by self-interest. Cincinnati Enquirer

The best summation of Trump I've seen. Amazing.

[calumniate]

Hopefully his trust fund babies make it through all this noise

[peter12]

Originally Posted by afc wimbledon

That's my point Peter, prior to Reagan and the rise of the Christian coalition there wasn't anything else, to be fiscally conservative and a hawk was a republican.

Incorrect. The so-called moral coalition has been a thing since Goldwater.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by peter12

Incorrect. The so-called moral coalition has been a thing since Goldwater.

Incorrect. The Moral Majority was founded in the late 70's by Jerry Falwell and Paul Weyrich, which carried Reagan to an epic trouncing of Carter. That would be the same Paul Weyrich who was behind the Heritage Foundation (Coors money) and the American Legislative Exchange Council (Koch money). Goldwater's support came from the fringe right, like the John Birchers and the Ayn Rand set. Goldwater was actually an enemy of the religious right and refused to work with them.

[old-fart]

Troutman - Clinton should take those quotes, but preface them each with "hasn't endorsed a Democrat since Christ was a cowboy" type comments, demonstrating they are indeed from either conservative or neutral publications...

Trump continues to demonstrate what a jackass he is on a regular and consistent basis. I'm looking forward to Sunday night.

[Senator Clay Davis]

One of the very best pictures of the election: Broken Ted

[Looch City]

What do you think the phone call is about? Latest polling numbers? Most recent Trump crazy talk? His wife telling him what the #### are you doing?

[afc wimbledon]

Originally Posted by Iggy City

What do you think the phone call is about? Latest polling numbers? Most recent Trump crazy talk? His wife telling him what the #### are you doing?

He's realizing that there's no path to victory with these crazy bastards and on top of that they have the loyalty of a two buck whore.

[photon]

He just realized he's never going to be a professional mime and he's too old for harlequin college.