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Trump second-term plans remain a mystery to GOP
« on: July 06, 2020, 01:10:11 am »
Trump second-term plans remain a mystery to GOP
By Alexander Bolton - 07/05/20 06:28 PM EDT

Republican lawmakers say they have little to no idea what President Trump’s agenda would be if he wins a second term, making it difficult for GOP candidates to coordinate campaign messages ahead of November.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said last year he wanted the 2020 election to be a referendum on socialism, but instead it’s turning into a referendum on Trump, a scenario that GOP senators wanted to avoid.

Congressional Republicans say Trump spends too much time going after critics on Twitter and not enough time articulating his vision for a possible second term. They would prefer more contrasts between their party and Democrats on issues such as taxes and regulation — areas they think could be part of a winning formula in the fall.

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Re: Trump second-term plans remain a mystery to GOP
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2020, 01:45:48 am »
Trump second-term plans remain a mystery to GOP
By Alexander Bolton - 07/05/20 06:28 PM EDT

Republican lawmakers say they have little to no idea what President Trump’s agenda would be if he wins a second term, making it difficult for GOP candidates to coordinate campaign messages ahead of November.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said last year he wanted the 2020 election to be a referendum on socialism, but instead it’s turning into a referendum on Trump, a scenario that GOP senators wanted to avoid.

Congressional Republicans say Trump spends too much time going after critics on Twitter and not enough time articulating his vision for a possible second term. They would prefer more contrasts between their party and Democrats on issues such as taxes and regulation — areas they think could be part of a winning formula in the fall.

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Re: Trump second-term plans remain a mystery to GOP
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2020, 01:49:32 am »
lol... balanced budgets are a mystery to the GOP....
The rule of law is a mystery to the GOP...
Trump second-term plans remain a mystery to GOP is probably a good thing..

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« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2020, 02:51:37 am »
Gee, I don't  know, I think he's been making things quite clear; Keep America Great!  The State of the Union speech and the speech at Mt. Rushmore and last night's speech indicated that he hasn't changed position other than getting more steadfast in completing his agenda in "Keeping" America Great!  First thing he needs to do is Keep America period by clearing out the anarchists.

Perhaps Mitch and the rest of the boys need to grow a pair and support him every step of the way!
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Re: Trump second-term plans remain a mystery to GOP
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2020, 03:00:00 am »
lol... balanced budgets are a mystery to the GOP....
The rule of law is a mystery to the GOP...
Trump second-term plans remain a mystery to GOP is probably a good thing..
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« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2020, 03:01:26 am »
Be thankful he isn't—Presidents in their second terms, unencumbered by the need to answer to the American people, reveal their true colors. See: George W. Bush. And if Trump's history is any indication, there will be a LOT of people who will have been played for suckers when that happens.
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« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2020, 03:06:14 am »
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The mystery is how Trump ever got nominated.
The enigma is how he remains in office.
The riddle is how he has a solitary friend.
We all know the answer to the first question, and there are two:

Trump, an employee of NBC (by way of The Apprentice), got so much free publicity that it was impossible for any serious candidate to gain traction. The fact that Ted Cruz lasted as long as he did was a miracle.

The other is that he used that free publicity to touch on a subject Republican beltway types found abhorrent, but resonated with a huge amount of the Republican base: protectionism. It was the GOP's insistence on globalism, unfettered free trade and generous immigration, despite the suffering those policies caused in much of Red America, that gave Trump that opening.

As for how he remains in office... that's just partisan politics.
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Re: Trump second-term plans remain a mystery to GOP
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2020, 03:11:18 am »
Be thankful he isn't—Presidents in their second terms, unencumbered by the need to answer to the American people, reveal their true colors. See: George W. Bush. And if Trump's history is any indication, there will be a LOT of people who will have been played for suckers when that happens.

That is always a distinct possibility; you are correct he will no longer need to appease his base. His history since he's taken his oath of office has been patriotism, expanding the economy, bringing back jobs, etc., and fighting the leftists and the fake media on an hourly basis. There are no guarantees here and I've had reservations since he was sworn in, but honestly he has surprised me in a good way several times.  I still question things that he's done and I'm not exactly overjoyed at the way he's handling the riots right now.

If we see another election it will be Trump v. Biden.  I have some doubts as to whether or not the DEM will allow Biden to continue on till convention.  Those are the cards that we are dealt and we have to work with what we have.

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« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2020, 03:15:28 am »
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« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2020, 03:20:13 am »
That is always a distinct possibility; you are correct he will no longer need to appease his base. His history since he's taken his oath of office has been patriotism, expanding the economy, bringing back jobs, etc., and fighting the leftists and the fake media on an hourly basis. There are no guarantees here and I've had reservations since he was sworn in, but honestly he has surprised me in a good way several times.  I still question things that he's done and I'm not exactly overjoyed at the way he's handling the riots right now.

If we see another election it will be Trump v. Biden.  I have some doubts as to whether or not the DEM will allow Biden to continue on till convention.  Those are the cards that we are dealt and we have to work with what we have.




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STATES RIGHTS...IT IS ALL ON THE DEMON-RAT mayors and governors.  POTUS offered them help, to STOP  riots.  DEMON-RATS SAID.....no.    Sorry for caps.  I wanted to get my thoughts down quickly.  Not on POTUS.  CHAIN OF COMMAND... I never understand, why people want POTUS to act like a dictator.  POTUS is following the constitution. 


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« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2020, 03:25:18 am »
We all know the answer to the first question, and there are two:
Trump, an employee of NBC (by way of The Apprentice), got so much free publicity that it was impossible for any serious candidate to gain traction. The fact that Ted Cruz lasted as long as he did was a miracle.
The other is that he used that free publicity to touch on a subject Republican beltway types found abhorrent, but resonated with a huge amount of the Republican base: protectionism. It was the GOP's insistence on globalism, unfettered free trade and generous immigration, despite the suffering those policies caused in much of Red America, that gave Trump that opening.
As for how he remains in office... that's just partisan politics.
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Intuitive, as is your protectionism remark.
Few if any voters understand that post-Civil War, Republican leaders were in the
pocket of the Crony Capitalist Crowd who ferociously opposed Free Trade.
Their champion was McKinley of Ohio, who called it a death sentence for our
"infant industries" despite the reality that our Standard Oil Company and US Steel
were then the most profitable corporations in the world by miles.
McKinley's 1890 Tariff doubled the duties on all foreign imports and was the catalyst
for several serious economic recessions early in the 20th century.
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« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2020, 03:26:04 am »
lol... balanced budgets are a mystery to the GOP....
The rule of law is a mystery to the GOP...
Trump second-term plans remain a mystery to GOP is probably a good thing..


First is not true.  It is ONLY, the republicans to have ever had a balanced budget.  The demon-rats are spenders. 
I can't remember the exact stats any more.  But you are correct in general.  TOO MANY RINO'S.   

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Re: Trump second-term plans remain a mystery to GOP
« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2020, 03:39:45 am »
Believe me none of us want to know.

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« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2020, 04:58:58 am »
First is not true.  It is ONLY, the republicans to have had a balanced budget. The demon-rats are spenders. I can't remember the exact stats any more. But you are correct in general.TOO MANY RINO'S.
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Re: Trump second-term plans remain a mystery to GOP
« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2020, 06:36:18 am »
Gee, I don't  know, I think he's been making things quite clear; Keep America Great!  The State of the Union speech and the speech at Mt. Rushmore and last night's speech indicated that he hasn't changed position other than getting more steadfast in completing his agenda in "Keeping" America Great!  First thing he needs to do is Keep America period by clearing out the anarchists.

Perhaps Mitch and the rest of the boys need to grow a pair and support him every step of the way!
Seriously?

Mitch and Co. are desperately trying to do their tax planning for all the cumshaw, graft, and kickbacks for the next four years and here you are worried about politics!
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« Reply #16 on: July 06, 2020, 01:00:28 pm »
Gee, I don't  know, I think he's been making things quite clear; Keep America Great!  The State of the Union speech and the speech at Mt. Rushmore and last night's speech indicated that he hasn't changed position other than getting more steadfast in completing his agenda in "Keeping" America Great!  First thing he needs to do is Keep America period by clearing out the anarchists.

Perhaps Mitch and the rest of the boys need to grow a pair and support him every step of the way!

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The enigma is how he remains in office.


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« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2020, 01:04:53 pm »
We all know the answer to the first question, and there are two:

Trump, an employee of NBC (by way of The Apprentice), got so much free publicity that it was impossible for any serious candidate to gain traction. The fact that Ted Cruz lasted as long as he did was a miracle.

The other is that he used that free publicity to touch on a subject Republican beltway types found abhorrent, but resonated with a huge amount of the Republican base: protectionism. It was the GOP's insistence on globalism, unfettered free trade and generous immigration, despite the suffering those policies caused in much of Red America, that gave Trump that opening.

As for how he remains in office... that's just partisan politics.

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Uh,huh. IF that is true,how will his Presidency get written about in the history books?

Not that he has an ego,or anything.
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STATES RIGHTS...IT IS ALL ON THE DEMON-RAT mayors and governors.  POTUS offered them help, to STOP  riots.  DEMON-RATS SAID.....no.    Sorry for caps.  I wanted to get my thoughts down quickly.  Not on POTUS.  CHAIN OF COMMAND... I never understand, why people want POTUS to act like a dictator.  POTUS is following the constitution.

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Because like ALL fools,they think that any dictator THEY support will do what THEY want done. These people seriously need to look up the definition of "dictator" in the dictionary.

Especially since it is the DIMS and their RINO butt-buddies that dream of a dictatorship.

And "Yes,he IS following the Constitution."

He is also allowing them to come out into the bright light of the public eye,and expose themselves for who and what they really are. Won't be any hiding behind the curtains after he is sworn in for a second term.
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« Reply #20 on: July 06, 2020, 01:14:35 pm »
Seriously?

Mitch and Co. are desperately trying to do their tax planning for all the cumshaw, graft, and kickbacks for the next four years and here you are worried about politics!

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Sad,but true. If there were any real justice,he and those like him would be arrested and put on trial for treason,and hanged if found guilty.

No,I don't expect to live long enough to see this happen,but it IS on my  personal "wish list".
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« Reply #21 on: July 06, 2020, 01:20:16 pm »
I wouldn't say jack till his keynote at the convention.
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« Reply #22 on: July 06, 2020, 02:40:37 pm »
Be thankful he isn't—Presidents in their second terms, unencumbered by the need to answer to the American people, reveal their true colors. See: George W. Bush. And if Trump's history is any indication, there will be a LOT of people who will have been played for suckers when that happens.

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« Reply #23 on: July 06, 2020, 02:59:56 pm »
I won't to clarify my comment about Mitch and the boys; I was being sarcastic and see business as usual at their country club.

As for Trump's 2nd term.  It's anybody's guess -- "his" true colors will definitely show.  He won't have to appeal to his base and what he say's is often different than what he does.  That has always been troubling.

In the back of my mind still remains the question of why he chose Pence, Sessions, Rosenstein, Kushner and others and still can't help but think he jumped into the game to stop Ted.  However, in the same light, it obviously appears that the leftists and the DEMS hate him and everything he has tried to accomplish or has succeeded in accomplishing.
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« Reply #24 on: July 06, 2020, 03:01:13 pm »
Good point.  I like how Ronald Reagan displayed his commie streak when he signed the Illegal Alien Amnesty bill into law.

Funny you mentioned that ... I made a similar comment when I first joined this forum.  I quickly learned that was a no-no.
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