“Convert Or Die” Won’t Win the White House

[sinkspur]

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“Convert Or Die” Won’t Win the White House

By Erick Erickson  |  May 9, 2016, 12:25pm


 
Donald Trump, reflecting the secular leftist he actually is, is modeling his campaign on secularists and Islamic radicals. He has no use trying to persuade conservatives to join him. He is not trying to build a coalition through outreach. Instead, he demands we convert or die.

Since winning Indiana, Donald Trump has informed conservatives that he does not need them to win, declared that his agenda will reign supreme in the GOP; and attacked Dr. Russell Moore and evangelical Christians for refusing to support him. Instead of building bridges, he has decided he will burn them.

Donald Trump has a singular inability to unite the Republican Party behind him. He offers them nothing and rejects their long held beliefs. Having run a primary campaign supporting tax cuts, Trump now says he wants to raise taxes. Having run a primary campaign opposing minimum wage increases, Trump now wants to raise the minimum wage. Having passed himself off as pro-life, Trump now wants to water down the language.

In short, instead of embracing the values of the Republican Party, he intends to fundamentally transform it. He cannot then expect Republicans who hold to the values and policy views he is rejecting to suddenly get on board. “Convert or die” will not win the White House. It will win over Republicans skeptical of Trump. It will not win over evangelicals or conservatives or independent voters or anyone else.

Donald Trump has declared he can win the White House without conservatives. Let us let him try.

[Bill Cipher]

#NeverTrump

[ScottinVA]

That's the primary problem with an egotistical, narcissistic blowhard like Trump.  He still clings to the idea he's still in "reality TV," in which he can rant and demand anything that his dark heart desires, and little mindless minions will obediently comply.

Welcome to the real world, Trump.  Enjoy your nomination... drink it in... savor it... because it will be the very last political victory of your life.

[Right_in_Virginia]

That's the primary problem with an egotistical, narcissistic blowhard like Trump.  He still clings to the idea he's still in "reality TV," in which he can rant and demand anything that his dark heart desires, and little mindless minions will obediently comply.

Welcome to the real world, Trump.  Enjoy your nomination... drink it in... savor it... because it will be the very last political victory of your life.

Didn't  you forget this:     ??

[ScottinVA]

Didn't  you forget this:     ??

Oh, most assuredly not.  "Suicide" is exactly what pluralities of GOP voters are committing by nominating that unelectable carnival barker.  He has no chance of winning the general election...none.

[alicewonders]

Oh, most assuredly not.  "Suicide" is exactly what the plurality of GOP voters are committing by nominating that unelectable carnival barker.  He has no chance of winning the general election...none.

That is merely your opinion.  Opinions are not facts.

[ScottinVA]

That is merely your opinion.  Opinions are not facts.

OK...you're up to bat.  Show some survey data that refutes what I said.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Oh, most assuredly not.  "Suicide" is exactly what the plurality of GOP voters did by nominating that unelectable carnival barker.  He has no chance of winning the general election.  None.

Well, bless your heart.    No worries, dear.  The majority of GOP voters are looking forward to watching Mr. Trump sworn in as President of the United States on January 20. 

Enjoy!    

[ScottinVA]

Well, bless your heart.    No worries, dear.  The majority of GOP voters are looking forward to watching Mr. Trump sworn in as President of the United States on January 20. 

Enjoy!   

I appreciate your hopeful, childlike idealism based on wishes and fantasies, but it's time to wiggle yourself out of unicorn-and-skittle land and come to the bright light of reality.

Your carnival barker will be highly fortunate to win McCain's total of electoral votes from 2008, much less the election.

[alicewonders]

OK...you're up to bat.  Show some survey data that refutes what I said.

Got better things to do with my life - then you'll come back....and I'll come back...and a whole afternoon is wasted and no one's mind is changed.

You don't think he can win - I do.  Both are our opinions, they're not facts.

I'm not here to argue.   

[Right_in_Virginia]

I appreciate your hopeful, childlike idealism based on wishes and fantasies, but it's time to wiggle yourself out of unicorn-and-skittle land and come to the bright light of reality.

Your carnival barker will be highly fortunate to win McCain's total of electoral votes from 2008, much less the election. 

If you would raise your gaze from your mirror, look beyond yourself and listen to more than your homies .... you'd better understand what is happening in this movement.  The majority of Republicans love Donald Trump . . . God-fearing patriots love Donald Trump for recognizing what elites across the board have been doing to the American people.  We will crawl through broken glass to vote him into office.  And we will succeed.

Here's a little something to remind you.  Feel free to print it and tape it to your mirror.

[Wingnut]

If you would raise your gaze from your mirror, look beyond yourself and listen to more than your homies .... you'd better understand what is happening in this movement.  The majority of Republicans love Donald Trump . . . God-fearing patriots love Donald Trump for recognizing what elites across the board have been doing to the American people.  We will crawl through broken glass to vote him into office.  And we will succeed.

Here's a little something to remind you.  Feel free to print it and tape it to your mirror.

Cod?   I love Cod too.  Hate trump but as fish goes Cod is great. The best really.  I only buy the best Cod. Donald does too. As far as the holy trinity of Fish...it is Cod, Halibut and Grouper.

[ScottinVA]

Got better things to do with my life - then you'll come back....and I'll come back...and a whole afternoon is wasted and no one's mind is changed.

You don't think he can win - I do.  Both are our opinions, they're not facts.

I'm not here to argue.   

Well, nor am I, but I have survey data that shows Trump will be on the losing end in November.  I asked for refutation.. which never came. 

[sinkspur]

Well, bless your heart.    No worries, dear.  The majority of GOP voters are looking forward to watching Mr. Trump sworn in as President of the United States on January 20. 

Enjoy!   

How do you figure?  Trump won 40% of GOP Primary voters.  10 million votes.

60% of GOP primary voters went for somebody else.  16 million votes.

Hell, Trump didn't win a majority of PRIMARY voters.  You're counting your chickens a little early.

[geronl]

Well, bless your heart.    No worries, dear.  The majority of GOP voters are looking forward to watching Mr. Trump sworn in as President of the United States on January 20. 

Enjoy!   

even if 75% show up, he loses 40 states

[Bigun]

[Frank Cannon]

Lots of folks put lots of hope into empty suits. They're generally stupid people.

[Wingnut]

I find haddock to be one of the tastier salt-water fish as well.  However, I never actually made a sign saying so.

I think if Trump was a fish he would be a Orange Roughy.  In fact the last time I saw a mouth like trumps, it had a hook in it.

[Henry Noel]

Well, maybe I'll vote for Trump ... just for the halibut. 

[Wingnut]

Well, maybe I'll vote for Trump ... just for the halibut. 

Just the thought of that makes want Rusty snail, hold the grunion, shaken, not stirred
With a peanut butter and jellyfish sandwich on the side -- heavy on the
mako.

[Bill Cipher]

If you would raise your gaze from your mirror, look beyond yourself and listen to more than your homies .... you'd better understand what is happening in this movement.  The majority of Republicans love Donald Trump . . . God-fearing patriots love Donald Trump for recognizing what elites across the board have been doing to the American people.  We will crawl through broken glass to vote him into office.  And we will succeed.

Here's a little something to remind you.  Feel free to print it and tape it to your mirror.

A majority of republicans do not like Trump.  Not even a majority of the republicans who are committed enough to vote in primaries like Trump.  Real patriots, not the faux type who like to call themselves "patriots" just to win arguments, are scared of Trump, his cult of personality, and the nascent authoritarianism he represents.  And a majority of Americans find him to be disgusting and pusillanimous.

By nominating Trump the GOP will have ensured the democrats retention of the White House for at least another four years, and you are responsible for that because you voted to nominate Trump. 

[Smokin Joe]

On a more substantive note, whether the majority of Republicans support a candidate or not doesn't affect my opinion one way or the other.  And one of the major things that turns me off about the Trump movement is the class warfare rantings about "the elites".

From a Billionaire, no less.

Did I miss something there? Did he get kicked out of the 5 star, fly your own jet set?