The Clinton campaign’s wobbly performance over the past 72 hours has set off a rash of behind-the-scenes handwringing among professional Republicans as they confront an unnerving new possibility: What if their nominee actually wins the White House?
For months, the prevailing wisdom within GOP political circles has been that Donald Trump stands little chance to win in November — and a large number of the party’s consultants, fundraisers, and operatives privately preferred it that way. Though many of them are reluctant to say so in public, they argue that a Trump presidency would fracture their party, decimate the conservative movement, and wreak havoc on the global economy (not to mention their own industry).
But now, with polls tightening and Hillary Clinton’s illness temporarily sidelining her from the campaign trail, those Republicans are expressing alarm at Trump’s sudden electoral viability.
“It’s terrifying,” said one GOP consultant, who like others spoke to BuzzFeed News on condition of anonymity. “He’s not qualified … and it’s a massive problem. I’m not a fan of Hillary Clinton, but at least I feel like some of those jobs that are required for president, she could do them.”

more here.....
https://www.buzzfeed.com/mckaycoppins/re....vgLP3p6wB

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(09-13-2016 11:19 AM)Machiavelli Wrote:  The Clinton campaign’s wobbly performance over the past 72 hours has set off a rash of behind-the-scenes handwringing among professional Republicans as they confront an unnerving new possibility: What if their nominee actually wins the White House?
For months, the prevailing wisdom within GOP political circles has been that Donald Trump stands little chance to win in November — and a large number of the party’s consultants, fundraisers, and operatives privately preferred it that way. Though many of them are reluctant to say so in public, they argue that a Trump presidency would fracture their party, decimate the conservative movement, and wreak havoc on the global economy (not to mention their own industry).
But now, with polls tightening and Hillary Clinton’s illness temporarily sidelining her from the campaign trail, those Republicans are expressing alarm at Trump’s sudden electoral viability.
“It’s terrifying,” said one GOP consultant, who like others spoke to BuzzFeed News on condition of anonymity. “He’s not qualified … and it’s a massive problem. I’m not a fan of Hillary Clinton, but at least I feel like some of those jobs that are required for president, she could do them.”

more here.....
https://www.buzzfeed.com/mckaycoppins/re....vgLP3p6wB

I hope this goes viral. It's good for another 5 point bump for Trump in the polls.

Coppins is a giant libturd.

These professional remora don't care if its a Republican shark or a Democratic shark they parasite off of. As long as its a shark...they get fed.

All these neo-cons who botched the Iraq occupation flocking to Hillary tells me all I need to know about them...and her.

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Seriously ? 99% of All Republicans among Our 300,000,000 people American population would rather have Trump over Hillary anytime of Day or Year. 1% is 3,000,000 people, say divided 60/40 Democrat it leaves 1,800,000 Republicans that might not like Trump and say so. On the other hand a far greater number of Democrats might not like Hillary either. Point is You will not satisfy everyone. I know Republicans that stayed Home with Bush, McCain and Romney. Likewise Democrats that also stayed home with Obama, Gore, Kerry, Dukaus

Because GOP leadership has done such a standup job this far at expressing their opinion and having the rank and file fall in line

(09-13-2016 11:19 AM)Machiavelli Wrote:  The Clinton campaign’s wobbly performance over the past 72 hours has set off a rash of behind-the-scenes handwringing among professional Republicans as they confront an unnerving new possibility: What if their nominee actually wins the White House?
For months, the prevailing wisdom within GOP political circles has been that Donald Trump stands little chance to win in November — and a large number of the party’s consultants, fundraisers, and operatives privately preferred it that way. Though many of them are reluctant to say so in public, they argue that a Trump presidency would fracture their party, decimate the conservative movement, and wreak havoc on the global economy (not to mention their own industry).
But now, with polls tightening and Hillary Clinton’s illness temporarily sidelining her from the campaign trail, those Republicans are expressing alarm at Trump’s sudden electoral viability.
“It’s terrifying,” said one GOP consultant, who like others spoke to BuzzFeed News on condition of anonymity. “He’s not qualified … and it’s a massive problem. I’m not a fan of Hillary Clinton, but at least I feel like some of those jobs that are required for president, she could do them.”

more here.....
https://www.buzzfeed.com/mckaycoppins/re....vgLP3p6wB

Key phrase-"professional."

(09-13-2016 11:32 AM)ark30inf Wrote:  These professional remora don't care if its a Republican shark or a Democratic shark they parasite off of. As long as its a shark...they get fed.

All these neo-cons who botched the Iraq occupation flocking to Hillary tells me all I need to know about them...and her.

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Accurate

The reason we had the rise of Bernie and Trump and the Clinton candidacy is directly or indirectly because of "professional" Republicans and Democrats. We need to rid DC of them. Term limits will eventually wash away the professional politicians and sweep away the rest of the inside the Beltway "professionals" who are not in touch with the real world.

Some of the posts by the libs here are getting more and more desperate. Not to mention, hysterically funny.

We've been trying to tell some of you doofuses that the establishment is scared shitless over a Trump win because it would mean they could be put out on the streets with no more easy money in hand. There isnt a split in the party. There is a split between the people and the establishment.

The establishment wouldnt care if McCain or Obama won. They wouldnt care if Romney or Obama won. They wouldnt have cared if Gore or Bush won. They wouldnt careif Hillary won.

They crap their pants at the thought of Trump winning.

(09-13-2016 11:38 AM)solohawks Wrote:  Because GOP leadership has done such a standup job this far at expressing their opinion and having the rank and file fall in line

Trump would be awesome for the GOP. Finally purge the fence sitters like GTS and Smaug. It's a redefinition of conservatism. It'll be great!

BTW: Abortion is no longer an issue.

"Professional Republicans"?

Is that an oxymoron like "Employed Democrats"?

Quote:Republicans Privately Panic At “Terrifying” Prospect Of Trump Win

Republicans who would lose their influence and Washington insider status Privately Panic At “Terrifying” Prospect Of Trump Win

Other Republicans, not so panicky.

Hell, if I was an establishment or "professional" Republican, I would be worried also. They haven't done one damn thing they have promised to do after getting elected. Screw them.

(09-13-2016 11:19 AM)Machiavelli Wrote:  The Clinton campaign’s wobbly performance over the past 72 hours has set off a rash of behind-the-scenes handwringing among professional Republicans as they confront an unnerving new possibility: What if their nominee actually wins the White House?
For months, the prevailing wisdom within GOP political circles has been that Donald Trump stands little chance to win in November — and a large number of the party’s consultants, fundraisers, and operatives privately preferred it that way. Though many of them are reluctant to say so in public, they argue that a Trump presidency would fracture their party, decimate the conservative movement, and wreak havoc on the global economy (not to mention their own industry).
But now, with polls tightening and Hillary Clinton’s illness temporarily sidelining her from the campaign trail, those Republicans are expressing alarm at Trump’s sudden electoral viability.
“It’s terrifying,” said one GOP consultant, who like others spoke to BuzzFeed News on condition of anonymity. “He’s not qualified … and it’s a massive problem. I’m not a fan of Hillary Clinton, but at least I feel like some of those jobs that are required for president, she could do them.”

more here.....
https://www.buzzfeed.com/mckaycoppins/re....vgLP3p6wB

Sounds like a lot of wishful thinking on the part of the K-street consultant class. And the mention of "decimate the conservative movement", what a joke.

The only thing more threatening than Trump to the conservative movement these days is the K-street consultant class.

(09-13-2016 11:38 AM)solohawks Wrote:  Because GOP leadership has done such a standup job this far at expressing their opinion and having the rank and file fall in line

I agree with what you're saying in general, but here's (one) problem-

Who or what is GOP leadership? Clearly it's the Pres when he's in Office, so the last "leader" would be Bush, I guess. It ain' Romney, he had his shot and completely BLEW what should have been a relatively easy election (Though no R Pres is going to be elected "easily" these days).

Is it Ryan? Well, he lost too, and he's a policy wonk type with the inspirational appeal of a B-rate Kevin Costner movie.

Yertle the turtle? McConnell? He can't lead his own Senate conference.

It ain' Preibus, that's not his job anyway. He's the Chairman of the RNC, he's organizing debates, negotiating TV deals and whatever. His job is not really political per se, more making the trains run on time.


So, to me, that leaves a WHOLE bunch of people we don't even really know who they are (no, reflexive leftists, I'm not suggesting KOCH BROTHERS!!!), more the older, perhaps retired Pols that still wield considerable influence and will push candidate A., or B, arrange the considerable financial backing necessary etc.

So what we got was 16-17 "hopefuls" that some one thought would be a good candidate and presumably a good President.

Then, we got 1 Trump. That no one, least not in that chattering class of DeeCee leeches, thought would last much more than a cup of coffee.

What they didn't count on and didn't see coming was this is, still, the peoples decision.
And now look what happened- The "Leaders" applecart has been upset, they really don't know what to do with themselves.

Of one thing I am relatively confident- Trotting out Tom Ridge to bad mouth the GOP nominee isn't going to sway a whole lot of people.

(09-13-2016 01:07 PM)usmbacker Wrote:  Hell, if I was an establishment or "professional" Republican, I would be worried also. They haven't done one damn thing they have promised to do after getting elected. Screw them.

There trouble is for every one of you there's two Lindsey Grahams or Peter Kings.