As Jeb's numbers continue to flounder, you do have to wonder why Trump is so fixated on Bush. I mean, he has been critical of Fiorina and Rubio a bit too (not so much Carson or Cruz which is where he probably should be focusing on IMO).

But the latest salvo this morning is a doozy. Talking a bit more about 9/11, Trump said “I am extremely, extremely tough on illegal immigration. I’m extremely tough on people coming into this country. I believe that if I were running things, I doubt those people would have been in the country,” he said on “Fox News Sunday.”

He later said that if he were president in 1941, the Japanese wouldn't have bombed Pearl Harbor. (well he hasn't said that yet but it's only a matter of time)

Bush pissed him off and Bush is easy to hate.

I also want to say Bush paid for a plane to fly around the rally in Mobile. That is pretty ******.

Bush is also THE establishment ********.

(10-18-2015 11:35 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  As Jeb's numbers continue to flounder, you do have to wonder why Trump is so fixated on Bush. I mean, he has been critical of Fiorina and Rubio a bit too (not so much Carson or Cruz which is where he probably should be focusing on IMO).

He is putting distance between himself and W, I think needling Jeb is just a side benefit.

The GOP has to own up for 2000-2006. The did some stuff right but were beyond stupid on entitlements, education, and Iraq.

(10-18-2015 11:35 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  As Jeb's numbers continue to flounder, you do have to wonder why Trump is so fixated on Bush. I mean, he has been critical of Fiorina and Rubio a bit too (not so much Carson or Cruz which is where he probably should be focusing on IMO).

But the latest salvo this morning is a doozy. Talking a bit more about 9/11, Trump said “I am extremely, extremely tough on illegal immigration. I’m extremely tough on people coming into this country. I believe that if I were running things, I doubt those people would have been in the country,” he said on “Fox News Sunday.”

He later said that if he were president in 1941, the Japanese wouldn't have bombed Pearl Harbor. (well he hasn't said that yet but it's only a matter of time)

He's worried about Jeb. He knows he is the only one who can financially stay with him. Cruz is starting to raise some money. He will start attacking him as well. Rubio might peel away some Trump voters.

Was listening to radio this morning and gave a good analogy. Trump voters are like people who just married their wife. They are in love and don't care about facts. But a couple years later the fact that cottage cheese always gets stuck in her teeth really begins to bother them. Fiorina is like Trump. He's trying to make sure nobody falls in love with her. She's a kinder, gentler Trump. All hot air and no substance, but a total outsider.

Evangelicals have already fallen in love with Carson. Trump knows he can't break that. And trying to do so kills his chances of later getting those votes.

Trump's job is to clear the field for Cruz and he is doing a terrific job.

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Is this the end for Paul ?

(10-18-2015 01:24 PM)EverRespect Wrote:  Trump's job is to clear the field for Cruz and he is doing a terrific job.

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I think so too.

(10-18-2015 04:09 PM)Curumim Wrote:  Is this the end for Paul ?

I really thought Rand would be in the Cruz position and Cruz would flame out. Of course, its still a long time until February, so a lot could change.

(10-18-2015 07:10 PM)bullet Wrote:  

(10-18-2015 04:09 PM)Curumim Wrote:  Is this the end for Paul ?

I really thought Rand would be in the Cruz position and Cruz would flame out. Of course, its still a long time until February, so a lot could change.

I didn't think Paul would go all the way, but I had hoped for better performance. He best start planning how he's going to build up cred between now and the next election IMO. Foot found mouth, flashier names camped on stage, and he faded. It will be interesting to see what shenanigans he engineers before the next election. Filibusters are the ground floor now I imagine.

Paul drank the McConnell Kool Aid, unfortunately. That is what screwed him.

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(10-18-2015 12:04 PM)Bull_In_Exile Wrote:  

(10-18-2015 11:35 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  As Jeb's numbers continue to flounder, you do have to wonder why Trump is so fixated on Bush. I mean, he has been critical of Fiorina and Rubio a bit too (not so much Carson or Cruz which is where he probably should be focusing on IMO).

He is putting distance between himself and W, I think needling Jeb is just a side benefit.

The GOP has to own up for 2000-2006. The did some stuff right but were beyond stupid on entitlements, education, and Iraq.

Bush F'kd up by giving in to the Democrats , giving those entitlements and such as blackmail to fund both Wars. The Dems have a lot of blame in that too as well as making the newly formed TSA Unionized which cost taxpayers a lot more than it should have.

Bush is still Trumps biggest threat. I heard that 6 more candidates are going to drop out.

(10-19-2015 08:01 AM)firmbizzle Wrote:  Bush is still Trumps biggest threat. I heard that 6 more candidates are going to drop out.

I hope so. Graham, Pataki, Gilmore, Jindal, Christie, Paul, Kasich, and Santuckabee, are beyond the point of being a waste of time. It is down to Trump, Carson, Cruz, Rubio, Fiorina, and Bush. After Bush is a steep drop off.

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(10-19-2015 10:15 AM)EverRespect Wrote:  

(10-19-2015 08:01 AM)firmbizzle Wrote:  Bush is still Trumps biggest threat. I heard that 6 more candidates are going to drop out.

I hope so. Graham, Pataki, Gilmore, Jindal, Christie, Paul, Kasich, and Santuckabee, are beyond the point of being a waste of time. It is down to Trump, Carson, Cruz, Rubio, Fiorina, and Bush. After Bush is a steep drop off.

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@ Santuckabee.

The only thing keeping Bush off life-support is the probability that he would win the general election.

Americans love political nepotism.

(10-18-2015 11:35 AM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  As Jeb's numbers continue to flounder, you do have to wonder why Trump is so fixated on Bush. I mean, he has been critical of Fiorina and Rubio a bit too (not so much Carson or Cruz which is where he probably should be focusing on IMO).

But the latest salvo this morning is a doozy. Talking a bit more about 9/11, Trump said “I am extremely, extremely tough on illegal immigration. I’m extremely tough on people coming into this country. I believe that if I were running things, I doubt those people would have been in the country,” he said on “Fox News Sunday.”

He later said that if he were president in 1941, the Japanese wouldn't have bombed Pearl Harbor. (well he hasn't said that yet but it's only a matter of time)

Trump-Bush feud only helps Bush. Bush can you any publicity he can get...his numbers are in the toilet and Trump makes him look sane.