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kpete

(71,978 posts)
Thu Mar 3, 2016, 11:59 AM Mar 2016

'Not even my wife knows': secret Donald Trump voters speak out


The yoga teacher (29, Tennessee)
‘Don’t publish my name. It would ruin my progressive image’


Barack Obama talked about hope and change, but I believe he failed to deliver on his promises. His record with drone strikes and prosecutions of whistleblowers are especially troubling (not to mention he didn’t follow-through with prosecutions of those who caused the financial crisis).

As far as Obamacare goes, I’m not buying it, because it seems ignorant to throw money at a problem and hope it will get better. I’m glad more people are covered, but the plans aren’t worth shit, as many of them don’t kick in until you spend thousands on a co-pay. No thanks.

Bernie is a breath of fresh air, but I’m not sure he can beat Hillary. In a match between Bernie and Donald, I’d vote for the former. In a match between Hillary and Donald, I’d vote for the latter. It isn’t a vote for Trump, but rather a vote against the political establishment (which must be removed from office at any cost – even if it means electing a reality TV star for president). The stakes are too high. Hillary cannot win or the oligarchy will continue unabated.

And please don’t publish my name, it would ruin the whole “progressive” image (and my girlfriend might kill me).





http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/mar/03/secret-donald-trump-voters-speak-out
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'Not even my wife knows': secret Donald Trump voters speak out (Original Post) kpete Mar 2016 OP
I don't buy there is really a large group of "secret Trump voters" FLPanhandle Mar 2016 #1
We're doomed if that asshole trump gets in nt maryellen99 Mar 2016 #2
It would be a vote for racism and xenophobia,but sufrommich Mar 2016 #3

FLPanhandle

(7,107 posts)
1. I don't buy there is really a large group of "secret Trump voters"
Thu Mar 3, 2016, 12:02 PM
Mar 2016

Trump actually performed worse than his poll numbers during Super Tuesday.

If anything, I think his popularity is exaggerated.

Now, I want him to win the GOP nomination more than anything as he will be the easiest to beat in November.

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