The Republican Primary Race Is Filling Up

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Confirmation bias. You read into it what you expect to read into it.

It looks to me like Trump is saying, "I had nothing to do with it. I hope it's not true. I'm focused on the campaign."

Confirmation bias is obviously a two way street.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

 

[T.Lex]

Excuse me for reading between the lines but this doesn't sound entirely sincere.

This is the first time I saw that - not a big social media GenXer.

Cynically, I'll find it more credible when she sues them.

Related, this will somewhat be a test of the "Any time they spell your name right" thesis. If Cruz gets a bump in the polls, then this entire cycle will have jumped the shark.

 

[BugI02]

How does that support Ted Cruz's claim that Trump was involved with the National Enquirer running this specific story?

Cruz's allegation here is no different, in any way whatsoever, from Trump alleging that Cruz was involved with a SuperPAC's attack ad.

​Ab-so-lutely!

 

[Tombs]

Confirmation bias. You read into it what you expect to read into it.

It looks to me like Trump is saying, "I had nothing to do with it. I hope it's not true. I'm focused on the campaign."

 

[T.Lex]

I actually knew that you were going to say that. I already quoted other examples of her denial.

Then why did you pick the non-denial? Really curious.

 

[BugI02]

Alright, let's stop with the tabloid distraction. If you guys want to discuss it or take it seriously, the "Trump" thread would be perfect. Or hell, make a whole new thread just for that.

Back to actual GOP race articles.

What A Two-Front War To Deny Trump The Nomination Could Look Like | FiveThirtyEight

Votes based on education levels, per candidate

Kinda looks like Rubasich/Kasubio is your best candidate. And just how many jurisdictions are there nationwide that are 1/3 BA/BS or higher relative to how many 20% BA/BS or less. I'm not sure a good winning strategy would be to win in 10 to 20% of all jurisdictions

 

[chipbennett]

Confirmation bias is obviously a two way street.

Is your issue with his repeated use of "Lyin' Ted"?

 

[chipbennett]

Then why did you pick the non-denial? Really curious.

Because that was the one already in my clipboard memory, and I didn't feel like going to find something else, when I'd already quoted her.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Is your issue with his repeated use of "Lyin' Ted"?

If that's all you surmise from that comment by Trump, you might want to check your confirmation bias.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

 

[jamil]

Well DUH, his presidency would make them unbelievably easy cash.

But if the article is a lie, they can be sued into bankruptcy, so I'd be pretty shocked if the story was a lie.

Yeah. It's not like the National Enquirer has ever been sued for lying. Probably the first time that happens, yeah. They'll be bankrupt.

Is your issue with his repeated use of "Lyin' Ted"?

An honest look at it considers the entirety of Trump's remarks in the campaign, the tone and purpose of those remarks, and then make judgements on what he most likely meant. Maybe it was simply what you think it is. His reputation allows for some reading between the lines. You're welcome to selectively ignore Trump's past behavior.

To me, none of this matters. If it's true, Cruz will bow out embarrassed and rejected. If it's not true, he'll be out soon enough anyway. Trump will win. America will lose. And Hillary Clinton will be sworn in next January. What's going on is just part of the freak show that is the Republican primary season, starting The Donald.

If that's all you surmise from that comment by Trump, you might want to check your confirmation bias.

I think you're onto something.

 

[chipbennett]

If that's all you surmise from that comment by Trump, you might want to check your confirmation bias.

He disavowed any involvement with the story.

What statement would you have him give, then, that would suitably meet your standard for class?

 

[cobber]

How pathetic that after eight years of Obama, and with Hillary the Felon leading the Dems, the GOP is reduced to this puerile mud-slinging.


A pox on the entire process. America will clearly deserve whatever fate is about to befall her.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Trump's Campaign Manager is an idiot.

As of right now, this tweet still exists.

Some of you may notice that this isn't abcnews.com. It's com.co... and using the abcnews as a hoax.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Emory University President Vows to Hunt Down Student Whose 'Trump 2016' Message Wrecked Safe Space - Hit & Run : Reason.com

 

[Route 45]

The gap continues to grow.

But "something something doesn't matter" from those in denial.

RCP averages with new CBS/NYT added:
Clinton 48.8 Trump 39.8 (-9.0)
Clinton 46.8 Cruz 46 (-0.8)
Clinton 42.0 Kasich 47.0 (+5.0)

"But I lead in all the polls."

CNN gives Clinton a huge 37 point lead over Trump among college grads. Tied among those without a degree

WH2016: General

 

[jamil]

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I'd agree that general election polls, before candidates face each other head to head, are not much more than the conjecture that happens before the Superbowl. Usually, though, by the start of the fourth quarter you have a fair idea of whose gonna win if it's not all that close.

As I've said, I'm fairly resolved that I'm gonna have to hold my nose and vote for Trump in the general election. At this point I have serious doubts if he can win, and I also have serious doubts about what he's going to do if he does win. But I want Hillary to lose. So I'm voting for not-Hillary to win. Damn I hate our system.

I'm encouraged by Bernie's showing yesterday. The more these neo-moonbeams worship the Bern the harder will be their will destroyed when Hillary crushes him with the Democrat establishment's super-delegate blessing. I want the bitterness against Hillary such that they can't drag themselves to the polls. I think it's the only chance for not-Hillary to win because most of the electorate thinks that it's anathema to vote for Trump.

 

[BugI02]

Here we go

Scott Walker Says G.O.P. Nominee May Not Be Trump, Cruz or Kasich



http://www.nytimes.com/politics/fir...nominee-may-not-be-trump-cruz-or-kasich/?_r=0

 

[Expat]

Emory University President Vows to Hunt Down Student Whose 'Trump 2016' Message Wrecked Safe Space - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Hunt down? what possible law could they have broken? It was chalk, it wasn't vandalism...
He should be fired for being an idiot and encouraging idiocy in this students.