Trump starts grappling with reality
The Republican nominee is hinting at the idea he may not win in November.
By Nolan D. McCaskill
10/24/16 02:28 PM EDT
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Fifteen days out from Election Day, a tone of resignation has crept into Donald Trump’s talk about his presidential ambitions, even as he still barks loudly about winning in November.
The Republican presidential nominee expressed both sentiments Monday morning, acknowledging during a radio interview that he’s losing, while also boasting “we are winning” to his millions of supporters on Twitter, an incorrect claim that he accused the media of concealing.
“I guess I’m somewhat behind in the polls but not by much,” Trump told Bo Thompson of WBT’s “Charlotte’s Morning News” on Monday. “I mean, in your state, I’m 1 point, 2 points and even in three polls. One point, 2 points and even.”
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