Race is shaping up as Republicans vs. Hillary
Belittle Trump’s claim to be a truth-teller by arguing that self-promotion is the billionaire’s guiding philosophy.
But what Marco Rubio said has as much of an impact in terms of where the Republican Party is today as anybody else on that stage, and it is deeply troubling. Yet Trump led the poll with 23 percent, besting the the runner-up – Sen.
“Founders, schmounders”, says Ted Cruz.
Rubio carefully explained the spiritual and scientific reasoning behind his position. “I’m leading by double digits, so maybe I shouldn’t change”, he boasted.
Many believed Trump was making a reference to Kelly’s menstrual cycle.
Trump has faced a firestorm of criticism for his remarks, and for doubling down by refusing to apologize to Kelly, saying: “I couldn’t care less about her”.
“I apologize when I’m wrong, but I haven’t been wrong”. Trump talked to Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes, a former GOP political operative, on Monday. Successful Republican candidates have won only by limiting Democrats’ advantage with women.
“When one of their major candidates, a much younger man, the senator from Florida, says there should be no exceptions for rape and incest, that is as offensive and as troubling a comment as you can hear from a major candidate running for the presidency”, Clinton said.
“I know there are some people who are intrigued by his celebrity and his anti-establishment message”, he said.
Which brings us to the Trump Paradox: a proud member of the exclusive club of wealthiest Americans, who mingles with the rich and the powerful, who produces a television reality show that celebrates greed, and who encourages Americans to gamble and sin.
“I think you can not have a president who is thin-skinned”.
Politfact says Hillary made it to the ceremony, while Bill didn’t arrive till the reception, which is very on-brand. “In fact, I think that law already exists”.
Responding to the attack, Rubio released a statement that said in part, “Clinton holds radical views on abortion that we look forward to exposing in the months to come, ” citing her support for late-term abortion, for starters. “I think we should all let the vice president be with his family and make whatever decision he believes is right for him. I have no idea what his real philosophy is, other than that he is for promoting himself”.
A large segment of Republicans are angry with their party leaders for failing to follow through on some of their promises, like repealing Obamacare, says Gould, and Trump speaks their language.
Early on in his campaign, Trump insulted Mexicans by saying their government sends “criminals, drug dealers, rapists” into the U.S.
“I’m not going to get into scheduling”, Clinton said.
Mike Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor seemed exasperated at RedState, at one point snapping at reporters after being asked several Trump-related questions.
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In New Hampshire, Clinton fielded questions on Trump, a potential Democratic challenge from Vice President Joe Biden and the current Democratic candidates’ calls for more primary debates.
Clinton said that while Kelly is powerful enough to defend herself, other women who would be affected by GOP policies are not.
Clinton, meanwhile, has been able to focus her campaign on economic proposals, including financial reform and college loans.
Fiorina was on CNN, CBS and “Fox News Sunday”.