Insiders to Trump: Drop out

[cali]

this is getting funnier- and weirder- by the hour.


Amid widespread chatter that DonaldTrump could drop out of the presidential race before Election Day, Republican insiders in key battleground states have a message for The Donald: Get out.

That’s according to The POLITICO Caucus — a panel of activists, strategists and operatives in 11 swing states. The majority of GOP insiders, 70 percent, said they want Trump to drop out of the race and be replaced by another Republican candidate — with many citing Trump’s drag on Republicans in down-ballot races. But those insiders still think it’s a long-shot Trump would actually end his campaign and be replaced by another GOP candidate.

“I’d rather take our chances with nearly anyone else than continue with this certain loser who will likely cost the Senate and much more,” said a New Hampshire Republican — who, like all respondents, completed the survey anonymously.

“The effect Trump is having on down-ballot races has the potential to be devastating in November,” added a Florida Republican. “His negative image among Hispanics, women and independents is something that could be devastating to Republicans. Trump’s divisive rhetoric to the Hispanic community at large has the potential to be devastating for years to come.”

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http://www.politico.com/story/2016/08/insiders-to-trump-drop-out-226689

[In_The_Wind]

1. He won't quit.

[cali]

5. I think odds are that he will if his polls are disastrous (behind by more then 10 pts.)

in mid-September. He'll have a sudden "health crisis". Maybe those bone spurs in his heels that kept him out of Vietnam will act up.

[In_The_Wind]

6. I hope you are correct. I'll sleep better when we've seen the end of Donald.

[LoverOfLiberty]

10. It would be better to have him

and his ideology soundly repudiated now. Otherwise it will just come back in a more reasonable sounding vessel.

[cali]

16. What ideology?

he has no ideology beyond "I want"

In any case, the likelihood of dangerous ideology from the right will always be with us.

[Funtatlaguy]

11. I don't. Donald please stay in.

We will certainly take back the Senate.
And we will make big gains in the House.
If they replace him with an "acceptable" candidate like Romney, who knows what happens.

[leftynyc]

9. I don't think so

The man has a true narcissistic personality disorder. He will honestly think the polls are rigged against him - no matter what anyone says. He's already claimed himself the healthiest person to run for the Presidency - I don't think his ego will allow him to believe things have turned against him and that he actually may lose.

[cali]

17. I think his ego/narcissism is the reason it's a possibility

He's clearly aware that the polls are turning sharply against him, and whether he thinks they're rigged or not, I don't think his fragile and enormous ego could take a coast to coast drubbing.

[leftynyc]

19. But

Do you think with that personality disorder he can be fool himself into believing there is really some kind polling conspiracy and that if he just plows through, he can prove everyone actually loves him and it's only the media that is trying to bring him down with "bullshit" polls? I honestly don't think you can convince him everyone doesn't love him. THAT's how bad it is.

[cali]

23. I don't think so. Notice how he's avoiding all mention of polls.

I think if a crushing loss looks inevitable, he'll do anything to avoid it.

[leftynyc]

25. He's mentioning polls and what bullshit

he thinks they are (amazing how they're perfectly ok and legitimate when he's ahead). If you had to guess, what excuse can you see him using that would also allow him to save face? Medical? Something with the kids?

[leftynyc]

28. Certainly a very real possibility

That this election could get so much weirder makes me want to either hide under my bed or somehow learn to like the taste of booze.

[Democat]

12. If he fakes a health problem he can save face

That's a good prediction.

[malaise]

20. Not unless they clear all his debts

but knowing them they'll promise to and then ensure he ends up in prison - a classic win-win for me

To be kind - they have fugged up themselves royally and it's as delish as the perfect Bombay mango.

[HipChick]

2. Signed,Sealed,Delivered

You bought him, he's yours...

[malaise]

21. Yep

It's too good

[madaboutharry]

3. They are getting what they deserve.

The Republican Party stoked the hate that gave them Trump. This is what you get for running a political party with Nixon's "Southern Strategy" as a foundation of your support. Hate has consequences.

[geek tragedy]

4. like injecting yourself with cheap meth and then telling it to get out of your system nt

[Xipe Totec]

7. So much for the Southern Stragedy nt

[Renew Deal]

8. Trumps position on Hispanics is the position of the republican base

So replacing him would have no effect on policy

[FSogol]

13. Today is the deadline to get on the ballot in NC. Even if Trumpy quits, his name will still

appear on the ballot in Nov as the GOP candidate. Most of the States have deadline between now and Sept 1.

[localroger]

27. Yep, it's totally impractical at this point

Taking Trump out now would essentially mean throwing the election due to the states where the new candidate (assuming they can even pick one quickly enough) wouldn't be able to get on the ballot. It's hard to see that helping the downballot situation compared to Trump staying in.

[tanyev]

14. Mmmm, schadenfreude for breakfast.

[In_The_Wind]

15. .

[mindfulNJ]

22. Stay in or drop out

It doesn't matter any more...they are screwed either way. Bummer.

[Orsino]

24. Outsiders to Trump: drop out. n/t

[BeyondGeography]

26. Anonymous, so they can still cash in on his voters

Who ARE the GOP base, the one THEY have cultivated and manipulated all these years.

Oh please, please, go away problem, GO AWAY!

Like addicts, begging for one more fix.