Well, it's happening, Trump is starting to lose bad in the polls..

[Wildtree]

Polls don't mean shit. Trump was suppose to lose to Cruz or Rubio remember?

That was the republican camp alone.
General electorate is a whole different batch of people.
And a lot more of those.

[Spiffums]

If Polls work so great why do we bother to have elections and debates?

[Mormolyce]

It would go over better than demanding that we supoort a few men's abuse shelters and fund prostate cancer research. But that is beside the point and not even on topic. How do you feel about the point of the entire post?

You know feminists regularly speak about how violence and sexual abuse affect men too. That criticism is completely out of nothing.

[Blobfish]

Donald Trump Fans in INDIA Celebrating the "Great Ones" Birthday 2 days ago.

They know a good Maharaja when they see one.

[Osmeric]

If Polls work so great why do we bother to have elections and debates?

Because elections determine who is elected and polls don't? Predicting != legally determining.

[Wildtree]

Because elections determine who is elected and polls don't? Predicting != legally determining.

btw. Elections are polls too
The places where we vote are even called polling stations.

[Ghostpanther]

Pop quiz- Do you know why that happened between Reagan and Carter that completely changed the election overnight?

Are you talking about the Iranian holding the US citizens hostage? That was going on just about the whole year. Unless you may be referring to the failed attempt by the US to rescue them. But no matter, the fact is, the last poll taken before the general election had them in a dead heat tie.

[Tuesdays]

I wonder if Clinton's lead will grow as more people give up on Bernie and finally face reality and move into her camp.

I wish they all would jump into a plane and fly into the Bermuda triangle.

[Ghostpanther]

Trump tried pretty hard to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory during the nomination process, but failed. So yeah, he's working pretty hard already to succeed this time around.

It is the reason he did win the GOP primaries. He appealed to a lot of voters because of his rash statements. But like I said before, the general election is different than a primary. And like trying to climb a steep hill in high gear, you need to shift gears or you will not reach the top.

[Bodakane]

It is the reason he did win the GOP primaries. He appealed to a lot of voters because of his rash statements. But like I said before, the general election is different than a primary. And like trying to climb a steep hill in high gear, you need to shift gears or you will not reach the top.

Trump did well in the polls because his xenophobic and bigoted remarks fired up the worst part of the conservative base plus he ran against a bunch of other horrible people.

Now that the election is getting real the moderates will squash his ridiculous ass.

[Trassk]

When you consider that the last two elected terms for presidency was to a democrat, it would be just bizarre for america in just two terms to completely change it stance on what it wants for its own country.
No president will ever be a perfect person, all people are flawed, but you'd think trying to aim for 'something' that might do some good, instead of causing misery to others, would be a standard for wanting someone to lead.

[Wildtree]

Trump did well in the polls because his xenophobic and bigoted remarks fired up the worst part of the conservative base plus he ran against a bunch of other horrible people.

Now that the election is getting real the moderates will squash his ridiculous ass.

Also the balances:
The gender balance - 52% Women, 48% Men. Trump does horrible with women (70% disapproval).
Hispanic voters - Generally leaning Democrats, and Trump does horrible with them. (77% disapproval)
Black voters - Generally too leaning Democrats, and Trump is disliked by them as well. (94% disapproval)

[Ghostpanther]

Trump did well in the polls because his xenophobic and bigoted remarks fired up the worst part of the conservative base plus he ran against a bunch of other horrible people.

Now that the election is getting real the moderates will squash his ridiculous ass.

You could be right. Like I said, the general election requires a different approach than the primaries. But it also requires winning some vital swing states. Some states will go democrat or republican no matter what. So the polls in those swing states I think have a better look at the possible results than a national one.

[Evil Midnight Bomber]

It's a sad day when we don't let unfettered suspicion by goverment bureaucrats overpower constitutional rights, right?

The problem wasn't that the Terrorist Watch List didn't stop him from getting guns. The problem is something like the Terrorist Watch List prevents anyone from doing anything at all. Due process is a thing.

If you can say someone is too dangerous to get on an airplane without due process...you can then apply that to buying a gun. Republicans have no problem denying that person from air travel...so the "Due Process" argument falls flat.

[PC2]

If you can say someone is too dangerous to get on an airplane without due process...you can then apply that to buying a gun. Republicans have no problem denying that person from air travel...so the "Due Process" argument falls flat.

Getting on someone else's plane is a privilege, not a right.

[zenkai]

Polls are showing a very high unfavorable rate among American (70%). Polls are showing the lead Clinton has is starting to expand. Things are not going to end well for Trump. GOP keep backing away from him like he has the plague. Trump is going to declare Independent soon, mark my words.

70% of Americans don't like Trump or Clinton

[Ghostpanther]

If you can say someone is too dangerous to get on an airplane without due process...you can then apply that to buying a gun. Republicans have no problem denying that person from air travel...so the "Due Process" argument falls flat.

You have no constitutional right to board a airplane or even drive a car. Those are privileges. In the US that is. One could argue I guess it can prevent one from the pursuit of happiness, but would not be as successful argument as one based on a clearly defined Constitutional right for a specific item.

[Wildtree]

70% of Americans don't like Trump or Clinton

That isn't correct.
70% dislike for Trump 55% for Clinton.

[Ghostpanther]

That isn't correct.
70% dislike for Trump 55% for Clinton.

Close enough to show they both are pretty damn unfavorable. I also saw a poll which showed Trump ahead of Clinton with the economy and national security.

[Pangean]

Damm you Americans
I wish Republican Paul Ryan was running for President.

He is so cool and even sounds like John F Kennedy when he talks.

I believe he does not want to be President... why not..I dunno..he would win Easily.

"Paul Ryan, I served with Jack Kennedy. I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Paul Ryan, you're no Jack Kennedy."

Paul Ryan is a fraud. Being considered the policy wonk in the GOP house is a function of how low the GOP has fallen.