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The El Niño weather pattern has been making some people happy this fall with some needed wetter weather in California and warmer weather in the northern USA, but Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is not pleased. Trump expressed his displeasure at a recent campaign stop:
With recent polls showing Ted Cruz now leading Donald Trump in Iowa, Republican leadership is concerned that Trump may be desperate enough to start making outrageous claims.
I feel the need to explain to all those expecting to see the American flag superimposed over Facebook profile pictures after the San Bernadino mass shooting why they don’t and shouldn’t expect to. Continue reading “The American Flag on Facebook”

Republican presidential primary front-running candidate Donald Trump continues his campaign of insults without apologies. This highly unusual strategy was initially thought to be sure to backfire and be short-lived, pandering only to the lowest stratum of US society. However, that has not appeared to be the case, and Trump continues his insulting barrage against individuals and groups. Continue reading “Trump Continues Insult Onslaught Undeterred”

Republican presidential hopefuls should feel more comfortable with the next debate hosted by conservative-friendly Fox Business Network. The last debate hosted by CNBC featured significant squabbling between the candidates and liberal-media moderators with plenty of perceived “gotcha” questions. Fox Business promises a smoother format that will permit the candidates more opportunity to present their campaign platforms without interference from partisan moderators. Continue reading “Fox Business Network Promises Smoother Republican Debate”
Jeb Bush has launched his “Jeb Can Fix it” campaign as his presidential aspirations continue to dissipate into the ether. This new campaign appears to have a dual purpose. Continue reading ““Jeb Can Fix It” Campaign Portends Bush’s Next Career”
Rather than debating who won or who lost the CNBC Republican debate, I am pleased to offer random thoughts on each candidate.
Chris Christie – Is there any doubt that Christie bets on daily fantasy sports? He was sure quick to deflect that topic.
Mike Huckabee – I was not sure if Huckabee is running for President or for Donald Trump’s VP slot.
Carly Fiorina – She may want to talk to the House Benghazi Committee before challenging Hillary Clinton to a debate.
Continue reading “Random Thoughts on the CNBC Republican Debate Candidates”
The third Republican primary debate will be shorter this time, truncated to two hours due to demands from candidates Donald Trump and Ben Carson. Perhaps they believe that if the debate goes longer like the previous ones that they will eventually say something so stupid that it will deter voters, but that has not happened so far. I mean the voter determent, not the saying something stupid part which has been constant during this primary race. Continue reading “Trump Demands More at Debate”