2016 Postmortem

Godhumor

(6,437 posts) Fri Oct 7, 2016, 07:26 PM Oct 2016

My acquaintance on the"other side" of the Hill just texted me (NBC confirms) [View all]

Serious whispered conversations happening on just pretending they don't have a presidential nominee among at least a few of the Capital Hill creatures.

Many of the staffers have now completely written the election off.

I might have sent the big smile emoji to him in response...

NBC just tweeted a similar conversation as mine. It is universal!
Trump campaign staffer: “This one matters ... I don’t even want to say what I think,” but “no idea” how can be spun in Trump campaign favor.
https://twitter.com/NBCNightlyNews/status/784546462587883521

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My acquaintance on the"other side" of the Hill just texted me (NBC confirms) [View all] Godhumor Oct 2016 OP

:) Lucinda Oct 2016 #1

Shockingly, he hasn't responded. N/t Godhumor Oct 2016 #2

Donald J tRump has issued a non-apology apology. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2016 #16

It was a Sheldon Cooper apology. sarcasmo Oct 2016 #19

And he added at the end, tavernier Oct 2016 #25

This is it, folks-- the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back ailsagirl Oct 2016 #3

This must be the October surprise everyone was talking about elmac Oct 2016 #23

This makes my heart happy, but... herding cats Oct 2016 #4

Overconfidence can kill us Hachetman Oct 2016 #5

In my mind, Trump is still a threat to the country, christx30 Oct 2016 #26

GOTV, yes!! ailsagirl Oct 2016 #28

"can't be spun" Excellent! Trump can no longer be spun! GOPers fatigued of spinning Trump! anamandujano Oct 2016 #33

Lovely! Bigredhunk Oct 2016 #6

Just reading about this. Ligyron Oct 2016 #7

Nicholas Kristof just said it was sent to NBC mobeau69 Oct 2016 #32

IE tRump has STOPPED spending in swings and is buying hats !!!! uponit7771 Oct 2016 #8

Now they say Make America Gasp Again Rose Siding Oct 2016 #14

lol uponit7771 Oct 2016 #15

DUzy! Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2016 #20

A lot of downballot Republicans have to be very worried right now pinboy3niner Oct 2016 #9

I just found out my radiator is cracked....yet I'm jumping for joy tonight..thanks Trashpot Trump! Cakes488 Oct 2016 #10

Bump for OP edit n/t Godhumor Oct 2016 #11

Julian Assange right now on Trump once again sucking all the oxygen out of the room ToxMarz Oct 2016 #12

GOTV! TeamPooka Oct 2016 #13

Youthful indiscretion? He can't comment on this because he's under audit? randome Oct 2016 #17

We better get started on Pence! world wide wally Oct 2016 #18

Pence wouldn't move up to the Presidential candidate in an election, that only works if... George II Oct 2016 #21

If Trump withdraws, i would imagine they could put up anyone they want world wide wally Oct 2016 #22

I bet they'd move Pinocchio up to the top slot, especially after the reaction to his calimary Oct 2016 #24

I politely suggest GulfCoast66 Oct 2016 #29

Yes. Vox does say that it would be legal for Trump Hortensis Oct 2016 #35

Yes, that's the way it would probably work. But since the ballots in most states are already set... George II Oct 2016 #31

If trump stepped down, the rnc can appoint a replacement, and if they appoint someone who never still_one Oct 2016 #27

I think that even if Trump steps down (or gets booted) Stonepounder Oct 2016 #30

People are already voting. In fact, I cast my vote yesterday for HEC AllyCat Oct 2016 #36

The Optics On This Are Awful TheOther95Percent Oct 2016 #34