Quote:
Originally Posted by SF-TX
I am a bit perplexed. Trump is now boasting of his ability to get along with the likes of Harry Reid, Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi. John Boehner famously got along with the same, which is why he was detested by constitutional conservatives.
How is this a positive for Trump?
Additionally, I am disgusted by his attacks on Ted Cruz, a principled conservative. One who has consistently fought to uphold the constitution, regardless of the political price. It should give pause that the establishment Republican cabal, at least now, appear to support Trump over Cruz.
|
I'm nobody. And I'm the admitted angry voter so I am probably less than logical.
I think that:
All politicians to some degree or anthother are ego-manicas and attention whores.
All politicians have to change their tune either publically or privately and compromise when comes time to get things done. Its fine to granstand now and agin.. but if you want to get things done... compromise is the name of the game. Otherwise gridlock ensues.
So,
I believe that Trump is making his case for being a deal-maker. A guy who makes compromises that are at least 51% in his favor (if not more) and gets things done.
He is proving to me that he smart enough to understand "the game" (in this case its the primary election game) and then shrewd at knowing when to play by the rules and when to totally go outside them and that he has the guts to do it. He is showing a ruthless streak (bordering on mean) towards those who oppose him. Trump wants to WIN. Attack him a little and he will hit back hard. It appears to me that if he can knock you down, he's not afraid to give you one more stomp before walking away tp send a message to others.
I like that. Play to win or don't play. (anyone donate $$ to Fred Thompson that was happy that they did? )
I am confident that if Cruz drops out, and stops trying to WIN against Trump then trump will stop attacking him and try to get him on the team. Why doesn't Ted drop out and volunteeer for the VP spot? It would be a good compromise. Why? because HE wants to win. Stop wanting to win and the attacks will stop (IMO).
Edit to add: I believe Trump, like all politicians is out for himself. But I also believe that he is more pro-American and pro-American Business than he is pro any other country. So, in the state I'm in as a voter I'm Ok with Trump getting what he wants as long as he looks out for me even a little... the last guy didn't do anything. In fact just the opposite. Trump is really trashing the established political order right now and to me that is of great value.