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Trump OWNS his base. Why does he keep sucking up to them rather than reaching out to those who can't stand him?

Posted - October 13, 2016
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  • 3191
    Most of those I know who plan to vote for Trump are actually voting against Clinton.  What Trump truly owns is your mind, Rosie, as he has obviously taken up residence there.
      October 13, 2016 12:08 PM MDT
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  • To be fair, Bo, he has taken residence in the head of most of the population of the United States, also in the head of most developed countries, judging by the bigger periodicals. The guy from the U.N., mentioned him By Name in one of his addresses and not even the POpe has escaped his fallout. 
    Don't you think?
    This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at October 13, 2016 2:12 PM MDT
      October 13, 2016 12:14 PM MDT
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  • 3191
    Who we elect president has impact worldwide, so it is hardly surprising that leaders and people around the world are watching and opining on the candidates, though I do not see them becoming obsessed with one candidate.  
      October 13, 2016 1:22 PM MDT
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  • I see your point, Bo. I do.   I'm sure there is something you feel passionate about. We all are. I mean, wouldn't it be a sad thing to not be passionate about anything. I'd think so. 
    We can't really expect for all to be passionate or as you call it, obsessed about the same things, no?
    This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at October 13, 2016 2:12 PM MDT
      October 13, 2016 2:00 PM MDT
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  • 3191
    I do not equate "passion" with "obsession".
      October 13, 2016 2:03 PM MDT
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  • Alright. 

      October 13, 2016 2:58 PM MDT
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  • 46117
    All he ever had was this rag-tag group of idiots.   He doesn't know how to win votes.  He doesn't know how to do anything but rant and fume and make a total ass of himself.  He wouldn't know how to go after anyone with integrity for their vote if his life depended on it.

    Plus it is WAY TOO LATE NOW.  What could he possibly say or do to change anyone's mind who knows what he is?   Not one thing.  He is all lies. 
      October 13, 2016 12:20 PM MDT
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  • No politician reaches out to people who can't stand them. They have already decided and are therefore irrelevant. Pandering to such people would only result in seriously watering down one's message and angering one's base.

    The base is the only thing that matters in politics. The political centre is a myth. All that matters is rallying the base to not be apathetic and vote. Elections are won when your base is rallied and a lot of your opponent's base stays home. This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at October 13, 2016 7:28 PM MDT
      October 13, 2016 12:35 PM MDT
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