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The Official Thread Dedicated to "Trump Winning"

 
 
Ron Burgundy said:
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Not sure that’s the direction I would go. I don’t know enough about Ms. Kirk, but wouldn’t think her to be remotely qualified. I can’t imagine a world in which Barron would want that job either.

I think you go with a Vance ticket with either Ramaswammy, DeSantis or Rubio. Stick with the major Trump policies that voters approve of and they have a legitimate shot at holding the next 16+ years. They just need to stick to the issues and get away from all the extracurricular Trump BS. Campaign and govern as adults, ignore all the garbage from the left, show that they are really center leaning. The biggest issue is can they get the correct candidates to run for the House and Senate?
 
MT~Forged said:
Not sure that’s the direction I would go. I don’t know enough about Ms. Kirk, but wouldn’t think her to be remotely qualified. I can’t imagine a world in which Barron would want that job either.

I think you go with a Vance ticket with either Ramaswammy, DeSantis or Rubio. Stick with the major Trump policies that voters approve of and they have a legitimate shot at holding the next 16+ years. They just need to stick to the issues and get away from all the extracurricular Trump BS. Campaign and govern as adults, ignore all the garbage from the left, show that they are really center leaning. The biggest issue is can they get the correct candidates to run for the House and Senate?
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I'm a big DeSantis fan.
 
MT~Forged said:
The biggest issue is can they get the correct candidates to run for the House and Senate?
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^ This!
In my state at least, the media will always go after any conservative candidate and while I supported Kari Lake for the Senate, she was a lightning rod for the fifth estate.
20 years ago, she would have been a shoe in, but far too many refugees from Kalifornia have destroyed the state.
 
Rolled into the gym tonight wearing my Jack Daniels-style Trump T-shirt. Looks like a Jack Daniels label but says “Donald Trump Old No. 47”. Young African-American lady working the desk says, “Love your shirt!”
 
Djfan said:
I'm a big DeSantis fan.
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At this point I think Ramaswammy would bring more to the ticket as he really isn’t a politician, and doesn’t have a public record to constantly attack. He is so much more even keel than DeSantis or Rubio.

DeSantis seems to be too easily baited by his detractors, while not nearly to the same level as Trump. He does bring a recent history of doing what he says, but at times looks weak because he tries to play nice.

Rubio is somewhat of a wildcard, and can be somewhat off putting at times. I do like that he sticks to his guns and doesn’t back down though. I do like that he is really driving home Trump’s agenda of making allied countries live up to their responsibilities and doesn’t appear to waffle in the slightest.

You could also give Gabbard some consideration. She has/is doing a good job in her current role, and would help draw in the center leaning minority of the Dem party. Especially if Republicans would move more towards the center.
 
MT~Forged said:
At this point I think Ramaswammy would bring more to the ticket as he really isn’t a politician, and doesn’t have a public record to constantly attack. He is so much more even keel than DeSantis or Rubio.

DeSantis seems to be too easily baited by his detractors, while not nearly to the same level as Trump. He does bring a recent history of doing what he says, but at times looks weak because he tries to play nice.

Rubio is somewhat of a wildcard, and can be somewhat off putting at times. I do like that he sticks to his guns and doesn’t back down though. I do like that he is really driving home Trump’s agenda of making allied countries live up to their responsibilities and doesn’t appear to waffle in the slightest.

You could also give Gabbard some consideration. She has/is doing a good job in her current role, and would help draw in the center leaning minority of the Dem party. Especially if Republicans would move more towards the center.
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I think Ramaswamy would be a good VP candidate.
 
MT~Forged said:
Especially if Republicans would move more towards the center.
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Move to the center on what issues? I truly believe that Trump's biggest appeal is that He was willing to bulldoze the PC crap to the ground.

For too long dems got power and pushed the boundaries far. GOP got in and sat at those new boundaries, tolerating all of the new PC crap. I got real tired of that, as did millions.

Not really interested in any "center" posturing at this point. Push the boundaries way back first, then we'll talk.
 
Djfan said:
Move to the center on what issues? I truly believe that Trump's biggest appeal is that He was willing to bulldoze the PC crap to the ground.

For too long dems got power and pushed the boundaries far. GOP got in and sat at those new boundaries, tolerating all of the new PC crap. I got real tired of that, as did millions.

Not really interested in any "center" posturing at this point. Push the boundaries way back first, then we'll talk.
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RINOs already have Republicans in the center of the kleptocracy.

The problem isn't left/right. It's accountability, morality and ethics. McConnell, Pelosi et al have been fronts for the efforts of friends/family, enriching many at the direct expense of the citizens.
 
Interesting chess move. "Check"

White House raises specter of mass firings if government shuts down​


The White House is threatening to use a potential short-term spending lapse to make long-term changes to the federal workforce.
Why it matters: Thousands of government employees could permanently lose their jobs if Congress doesn't reach an agreement to fund the government by Oct. 1
  • "It has never been more important for the Administration to be prepared for a shutdown if the Democrats choose to pursue one," Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, wrote to agencies and departments Wednesday evening.
  • Vought is instructing agencies to send "Reduction in Force (RIF) notices for all employees" in programs that are "not consistent with the president's priorities," according to the memo.
Yes, but: Vought is also indicating that programs that received money in the "one big beautiful bill" will not be targeted.
Between the lines: Vought is setting up a two-track approach that would be triggered by a potential shutdown.
  • Jobs would be spared in programs focused on border security, immigration enforcement and national defense.
  • Entire programs could be hollowed out if Vought determines they are not consistent with the president's agenda.
What they're saying: "This is an attempt at intimidation. Donald Trump has been firing federal workers since day one — not to govern, but to scare," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a statement responding to Vought's plan.
  • "This is nothing new and has nothing to do with funding the government. These unnecessary firings will either be overturned in court or the administration will end up hiring the workers back, just like they did as recently as today."
Zoom out: The Vought memo, which was first reported by Politico, marks a dramatic escalation over a government shutdown, with the White House all but daring Democrats not to support a short-term spending stopgap before Oct. 1
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Speaker Mike Johnson aren't even talking about how to avoid a government shutdown next week, Jeffries told reporters Wednesday. Trust is low.
  • Democrats are demanding that President Trump and Republicans negotiate with them.
  • "He's not the king. He can't just dictate," Schumer said on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" Wednesday.
  • The House passed a short-term spending bill last week, but it failed in the Senate, where it will need at least eight Democratic votes to clear a 60-vote procedural hurdle.
Zoom in: Schumer allowed a six-month spending bill to move forward in March, but was torched by his progressive base for capitulating to Trump.
  • He's now under enormous pressure not to compromise again – or at least win some significant policy concession for supplying the votes to keep the government open.
  • Republicans are insisting that a short-term bill should not have major policy changes attached to it, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune is open to discussing some of the Democrat's requests, like extending premium tax credits for Obamacare health insurance, under regular order.
The bottom line: Democrats always feared that Vought would seize on a shutdown to achieve partisan goals that could never be accomplished legislatively
  • He's showing them that they aren't wrong.
 
This ought to warm the very depths of your heart for days. I've never seen such coordinated boos. With every mention of her name.

 
Tim Steelersfan said:
Interesting chess move. "Check"

White House raises specter of mass firings if government shuts down​


The White House is threatening to use a potential short-term spending lapse to make long-term changes to the federal workforce.
Why it matters: Thousands of government employees could permanently lose their jobs if Congress doesn't reach an agreement to fund the government by Oct. 1
  • "It has never been more important for the Administration to be prepared for a shutdown if the Democrats choose to pursue one," Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, wrote to agencies and departments Wednesday evening.
  • Vought is instructing agencies to send "Reduction in Force (RIF) notices for all employees" in programs that are "not consistent with the president's priorities," according to the memo.
Yes, but: Vought is also indicating that programs that received money in the "one big beautiful bill" will not be targeted.
Between the lines: Vought is setting up a two-track approach that would be triggered by a potential shutdown.
  • Jobs would be spared in programs focused on border security, immigration enforcement and national defense.
  • Entire programs could be hollowed out if Vought determines they are not consistent with the president's agenda.
What they're saying: "This is an attempt at intimidation. Donald Trump has been firing federal workers since day one — not to govern, but to scare," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a statement responding to Vought's plan.
  • "This is nothing new and has nothing to do with funding the government. These unnecessary firings will either be overturned in court or the administration will end up hiring the workers back, just like they did as recently as today."
Zoom out: The Vought memo, which was first reported by Politico, marks a dramatic escalation over a government shutdown, with the White House all but daring Democrats not to support a short-term spending stopgap before Oct. 1
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Speaker Mike Johnson aren't even talking about how to avoid a government shutdown next week, Jeffries told reporters Wednesday. Trust is low.
  • Democrats are demanding that President Trump and Republicans negotiate with them.
  • "He's not the king. He can't just dictate," Schumer said on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" Wednesday.
  • The House passed a short-term spending bill last week, but it failed in the Senate, where it will need at least eight Democratic votes to clear a 60-vote procedural hurdle.
Zoom in: Schumer allowed a six-month spending bill to move forward in March, but was torched by his progressive base for capitulating to Trump.
  • He's now under enormous pressure not to compromise again – or at least win some significant policy concession for supplying the votes to keep the government open.
  • Republicans are insisting that a short-term bill should not have major policy changes attached to it, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune is open to discussing some of the Democrat's requests, like extending premium tax credits for Obamacare health insurance, under regular order.
The bottom line: Democrats always feared that Vought would seize on a shutdown to achieve partisan goals that could never be accomplished legislatively
  • He's showing them that they aren't wrong.
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Shut it down. I trust Trump here.
 

Republicans Mop the Floor With Democrats on the Economy and Immigration in Stunning New Poll​


The GOP boasts significant advantages over its Democratic counterparts on immigration, crime, and other important issues, according to a stunning new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

The survey of 1,019 American adults, which was conducted between September 19-21, found that the public trusts Republicans’ plan to address crime to the Democrats’ by 20 points (40%-20%), on immigration by 18 points (40%-22%), on foreign conflicts by 12 points (35%-23%), on the economy by 10 points (34%-24%), and on gun control (32%-28%) and political extremism (30%-26%) by four points.

Democrats, on the other hand, are better trusted on the environment (37%-23%), women’s rights (38%-25%), healthcare (34%-25%), and respect for democracy (31%-29%).

The results mirror those of a Washington Post/Ipsos poll that found the GOP has a seven-point advantage on the economy, a 13-point advantage on immigration, and a whopping 22-point advantage on crime.

“Let’s compare it back to 2022,” mused CNN’s Harry Enten while discussing the latter survey. “I think this kind of gives away the game right here, okay? The GOP is more trusted than the Dems on the economy. It was 12 points in 2022. Slight, slight decline in that lead, but still seven points. How about immigration? It was Republicans by three back in 2022. Look at this! The Republican lead has actually gone up by 10 points. What are you doing Democrats?! My goodness gracious. And on crime the Republicans were up by 13 and now they’re up by 22. The lead again expanding by nearly double digits. So whatever Democrats are doing it ain’t working.”
 
Tim Steelersfan said:

Republicans Mop the Floor With Democrats on the Economy and Immigration in Stunning New Poll​


The GOP boasts significant advantages over its Democratic counterparts on immigration, crime, and other important issues, according to a stunning new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

The survey of 1,019 American adults, which was conducted between September 19-21, found that the public trusts Republicans’ plan to address crime to the Democrats’ by 20 points (40%-20%), on immigration by 18 points (40%-22%), on foreign conflicts by 12 points (35%-23%), on the economy by 10 points (34%-24%), and on gun control (32%-28%) and political extremism (30%-26%) by four points.

Democrats, on the other hand, are better trusted on the environment (37%-23%), women’s rights (38%-25%), healthcare (34%-25%), and respect for democracy (31%-29%).

The results mirror those of a Washington Post/Ipsos poll that found the GOP has a seven-point advantage on the economy, a 13-point advantage on immigration, and a whopping 22-point advantage on crime.

“Let’s compare it back to 2022,” mused CNN’s Harry Enten while discussing the latter survey. “I think this kind of gives away the game right here, okay? The GOP is more trusted than the Dems on the economy. It was 12 points in 2022. Slight, slight decline in that lead, but still seven points. How about immigration? It was Republicans by three back in 2022. Look at this! The Republican lead has actually gone up by 10 points. What are you doing Democrats?! My goodness gracious. And on crime the Republicans were up by 13 and now they’re up by 22. The lead again expanding by nearly double digits. So whatever Democrats are doing it ain’t working.”
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The reason those numbers are not higher is because of the media
 
Boom. 2Q GDP revised to 3.8%. Watch about consumer spending and other stats they share.

 
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