Republicans Privately Panic At “Terrifying” Prospect Of Trump Win

[DonViejo]

“I’m losing faith in Hillary’s ability to win this easy-ass election.”

posted on Sept. 13, 2016, at 7:45 a.m.

McKay Coppins
BuzzFeed News Reporter

The Clinton campaign’s wobbly performance over the past 72 hours has set off a rash of behind-the-scenes handwringing among professional Republicans as they confront an unnerving new possibility: What if their nominee actually wins the White House?

For months, the prevailing wisdom within GOP political circles has been that Donald Trump stands little chance to win in November — and a large number of the party’s consultants, fundraisers, and operatives privately preferred it that way. Though many of them are reluctant to say so in public, they argue that a Trump presidency would fracture their party, decimate the conservative movement, and wreak havoc on the global economy (not to mention their own industry).

But now, with polls tightening and Hillary Clinton’s illness temporarily sidelining her from the campaign trail, those Republicans are expressing alarm at Trump’s sudden electoral viability.

“It’s terrifying,” said one GOP consultant, who like others spoke to BuzzFeed News on condition of anonymity. “He’s not qualified … and it’s a massive problem. I’m not a fan of Hillary Clinton, but at least I feel like some of those jobs that are required for president, she could do them.”

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https://www.buzzfeed.com/mckaycoppins/republicans-privately-panic-at-terrifying-prospect-of-trump?utm_term=.nnWOrXKVea#.nsDkrPQgYl

[Doctor Jack]

1. What a dumb article

But now, with polls tightening and Hillary Clinton’s illness temporarily sidelining her from the campaign trail, those Republicans are expressing alarm at Trump’s sudden electoral viability.

If they keeping saying this, does that mean it will come true? Besides the convention bounce wearing off the polls have been flat since May. Trump is consistantly down by around 5-6 points on average. Hardly any evindence that the polls are tightening.

Fucking buzzfeed

[louis-t]

2. Personally, as much as I fear a drumpf win

it might be the only thing that will shut the repugs up, take the wind out of their sails and realize what an embarrassment they are.

[anamandujano]

4. They already know they are an embarrassment for nominating the functional halfwit but

nothing will shut them up. (I know I'm not telling you anything you don't already know.)

Before the possibility of a disaster for our country makes them sweat anymore, the dumfuks should start speaking publicly about this fear.

[Jason1961]

5. That is exactly what I've been saying

Republicans don't realize it but we're actively trying to save them from what Trump would do to their Party by running such a great campaign.

If Trump wins they know that We'll take back both Houses of Congress and The Presidency in 2020 because once he's elected his ugly side will really come out. His four years won't be any fun but the next forty would be great as our Nation would never forget "President Trump" and how terrible he will be.

This election is a win/win for us.

[Princess Turandot]

3. This is squarely on them, for nominating this horrorshow...

...and on whoever votes for Trump, with an honorable mention to cable tv media and the NY Times.

Enough with the Hillary Clinton blaming bullshit.

[tanyev]

6. Then start talking publicly, you cowards.

They want Hillary to save them from themselves, but they don't want to face any consequences of supporting her.