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22. Completely different numbers that have nothing to do with each other

Mon Oct 19, 2015, 09:42 AM

Oct 2015

Jeb isn't at 6% popularity, he's polling 6% in a crowded Republican field. Likewise, if W was allowed to run, he would not poll 45%.

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Trump has tied Republican bowels in a knot with 9/11 comments... [View all] kentuck Oct 2015 OP

I have said in many posts the last three months, It's an All-Star wrestling Tag-in, and that's the orpupilofnature57 Oct 2015 #1

I think Jeb is reaching the point of desperation... kentuck Oct 2015 #2

Yes, and the person Jeb is losing his would-be voters to is TED CRUZ, Hortensis Oct 2015 #38

Nope. You almost got it right, but not quite... The_Commonist Oct 2015 #8

Trump's almost certainly a diagnosable narcissist, which in those severe Hortensis Oct 2015 #32

I've often suspected that... tex-wyo-dem Oct 2015 #49

third possibility I believe. He is smart enough to know he's got to Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2015 #12

Trump thinks in dollar terms... kentuck Oct 2015 #14

Think we agree, right. Yes, he knows Bush has the resources - but he Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2015 #27

Jeb's war chest is drying up fast... tex-wyo-dem Oct 2015 #51

It's because he's a megalomaniac, not a nice guy . orpupilofnature57 Oct 2015 #15

Agreed - but I do think there is some element mixed in - that he Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2015 #29

"down the memory hole Joe" was avoiding the obvious: "Bin Laden determined to strike in CTyankee Oct 2015 #3

But We have so much doubt about the 8/6/01 PDB Botany Oct 2015 #16

Yeah, heckuva job, Brownie... CTyankee Oct 2015 #20

I helped a neighbor whose son died of brain cancer thanx to the Iraq war Botany Oct 2015 #52

hey Joe ... napkinz Oct 2015 #24

GOT to tweet this !!!! Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2015 #30

@joeNBC...add @morningmika for good measure ! Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2015 #33

Bush and Cheney Purposefully Allowed 911 billhicks76 Oct 2015 #77

The sad but true part of your post - - Laf.La.Dem. Oct 2015 #4

Because... kentuck Oct 2015 #5

this ^^^^ uawchild Oct 2015 #13

The corporate media has already destroyed them CrispyQ Oct 2015 #55

LOL that cartoon Skittles Oct 2015 #78

Sadly this is why people like Trump - TBF Oct 2015 #40

And they extended that cowardice to vote for his Iraq invasion. Careers mean more than lives n/t arcane1 Oct 2015 #50

the people who voted for IWR have BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS Skittles Oct 2015 #79

I'm hoping it opens up more discussion. Discussions about this... tecelote Oct 2015 #6

It's glorious. Jester Messiah Oct 2015 #7

Me 2. BUT..if the media doesn't stop and say, "Hey, he is right.." Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2015 #11

Then our task is to do it ye olde fashioned way. ChairmanAgnostic Oct 2015 #34

You spoke what's in my heart Mira Oct 2015 #18

When Trump and Hilliary meet in the General, he will use her AUMF Vote bahrbearian Oct 2015 #9

Yep. Trump will trounce Hillary, I'm sorry to say. Marr Oct 2015 #10

True.... daleanime Oct 2015 #17

I can see him in the debate's with Hilliary now, bahrbearian Oct 2015 #21

when Sanders meets Trump in the GE, Sanders will KingCharlemagne Oct 2015 #37

Yup. As I said in another post - TBF Oct 2015 #42

The Omen and a nightmare on Elm street Ichingcarpenter Oct 2015 #19

Ha malaise Oct 2015 #35

Completely different numbers that have nothing to do with each other Reter Oct 2015 #22

Probably true... kentuck Oct 2015 #25

Tell the truth ONE TIME and it comes back to bite you in the ass. sofa king Oct 2015 #23

I don't know....the "low energy" meme worked to cripple Jeb ! Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2015 #36

You're right about the "low energy" smear. sofa king Oct 2015 #86

Luckily...money can not buy charisma. Personally, I wish he would be indicted for Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2015 #87

re: "45% is better than 6%, which is where Dubya and Jeb sit in the polls" thesquanderer Oct 2015 #26

Someone has to remind these dumbass Republicans that mountain grammy Oct 2015 #28

The Republican establishment is mad at Trump because he's bursting their delusional bubble bulloney Oct 2015 #45

But how many of those same people think Iraq was to blame for the bombings? nt/ hibbing Oct 2015 #67

Trump is 100% correct. George Bush did not keep America safe. UCmeNdc Oct 2015 #31

Trumped winetourdriver Oct 2015 #39

I would not be surprised. kentuck Oct 2015 #41

Perfect time for Trump to bring up the election and Florida 2000 J_J_ Oct 2015 #58

Ha! SammyWinstonJack Oct 2015 #70

the truth is that George W Bush did allow 911 to happen on his watch patsimp Oct 2015 #43

I'm loving it! Catherine Vincent Oct 2015 #44

Plus, GWB and Wolfowitz are his two top foreign policy advisors. Let's drill down on that wiggs Oct 2015 #46

19 of 21 advisors are from GWB administration, including John Negroponte. nt wiggs Oct 2015 #47

What Unfresh Hell is this? Arugula Latte Oct 2015 #60

Trump smells blood in the water tularetom Oct 2015 #48

Excellent Summary tularetom Yallow Oct 2015 #54

I think it quite possible that tRUMP could trounce HRH hifiguy Oct 2015 #71

Well put davidpdx Oct 2015 #83

I am very happy someone finally spoke the truth. Tipperary Oct 2015 #53

Sad it had to be Trump? Why not Trump? Everyone else has a carreer and bonniebgood Oct 2015 #56

I don't mind that it was Trump. 840high Oct 2015 #76

I still think Trump is doing the GOP a HYUUUGE favor Bucky Oct 2015 #57

Yep, all these years later and the M$M still works hard to cover up , deny and delay anything Rex Oct 2015 #59

they had help from SPINELESS DEMOCRATS Skittles Oct 2015 #80

Jeb shockey80 Oct 2015 #61

If he had a brain he would have known this davidpdx Oct 2015 #84

Trump continues to be an interesting double-edged proposition. DirkGently Oct 2015 #62

EXCELLENT ASSESSMENT Skittles Oct 2015 #81

This is what makes me believe Trump takes the Rethug Nomination: Utopian Leftist Oct 2015 #63

Yep...k and r. no text. Stuart G Oct 2015 #64

I heard some r/w talking head on the radio this morning arikara Oct 2015 #65

Made me giddy to watch Jebby try to defend his bro' .... Myrina Oct 2015 #66

I agree, dpatbrown Oct 2015 #68

In GOP circles, it is controversial to admit W was President 9/11/2001 ThoughtCriminal Oct 2015 #69

The Main Obstacle... WiffenPoof Oct 2015 #72

Good clickbait title Kentuck flamingdem Oct 2015 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author Corruption Inc Oct 2015 #74

Oh I hope their party falls apart IronLionZion Oct 2015 #75

K & R !!! - But... Can We Not Talk About Republican Bowels ??? WillyT Oct 2015 #82

Ha! WillyT, you thing! nt morningglory Oct 2015 #85

a dumpster fire restorefreedom Oct 2015 #88