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In reply to the discussion: Pic Of The Moment: Keeping Up With The Republicans -- Recap! [View all]NewJeffCT
(56,828 posts)13. I love Bernie
But, Trump is currently the GOP frontrunner, leading with 24% to Scott Walker at 13% and Jeb Bush at 12%. He's also been a celebrity for close to 30 years now, so has great name recognition and knows how to speak in easily digestible sound bites.
In contrast, the same poll has Hillary Clinton leading Bernie Sanders 68-16.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/poll-trump-surges-to-big-lead-in-gop-presidential-race/2015/07/20/efd2e0d0-2ef8-11e5-8f36-18d1d501920d_story.html
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EarlG, it has turned into some kind of psycho reality TV show on steroids
aint_no_life_nowhere
Jul 2015
#4
Trump's purpose is to draw attention away from Sanders, and more importantly, his message.
jalan48
Jul 2015
#6
Tump's next tweet: "I'm rubber and you're glue. Whatever you say bounces off me,
tclambert
Jul 2015
#10
Trump's mouth is the best thing that ever happened to the Democratic party . Donald Trump IS the
geretogo
Jul 2015
#24
I noticed Rick Perry had his glasses on today - he will not be daunted in his effort to look smart,
aint_no_life_nowhere
Jul 2015
#30