What if Trump’s goal is really a Clinton victory?
July 11 2016
What if Trump’s idea of winning is electing
Hillary Clinton? And devastating the GOP in
the process?
We suggested 13 months ago that Trump was a
Clinton stalking horse: Whether intentional or
not, Trump’s candidacy will focus attention on
him and elect the Democrat whom he’s long
supported.
Trump and Hillary Clinton are longtime friends
and supporters of liberal causes. He’s contributed
generously to her campaigns and family foundation.
Trump conferred with her husband just before
announcing his candidacy. And with Hillary Clinton’s
FBI exoneration last week, we’ve seen the power of
a Bill Clinton chat, at least with Attorney General
Loretta Lynch.?
More significant, though, is Trump’s behavior. Yes,
it seems unpredictable. And that’s compelling as
Sunday? night entertainment. He has mocked the
handicapped, POWs and a woman’s menstrual cycle,
among other crude displays, with no apparent damage.
But Americans aren’t clicking a remote control for a
TV pitchman. They mark a secret ballot for the world’s
most powerful person. Showmanship and stage presence
help, as Ronald Reagan proved. But will they choose
as controller of the nation’s nuclear launch codes
someone whose trademark phrase is “You’re fired!”?
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