By William McRight
Last night in the CNN GOP Townhall, the Republican front runner was asked a question by an audience member. To paraphrase, the question was, “What are the three most important functions of the federal government?” A slam dunk for any true conservative! Right? Wrong!
Trump’s Newest Dumbest Debate Answer Ever:
This is the CNN Rush Transcript:
QUESTION: In your opinion, what are the top three functions of the United States government?
TRUMP: Well, the greatest function of all by far is security for our nation. I would also say health care, I would also say education. I mean, there are many, many things, but I would say the top three are security, security, security.
Aside from the crystalline stupidity of that statement, he also went along to add in housing. Housing. As in where people live. The government is responsible to give you a house. Wow. I hope you are re-reading that a bunch of times like I did. I heard it live and I could not believe someone who calls himself a “common sense” conservative would say those words in that order. The question obviously surprised Trump and like anything that regards substantive understanding of the Constitution and the role of government in our lives caused him to whiff on it badly. Moreover, it exposes him for what he is: A Democrat. In what world does a man expect to win the Republican nomination by saying the federal government should be responsible for healthcare, education and housing? Mind boggling is an understatement. Even more boggling was a guy in a barbershop quartet shirt who asked Trump to again tell us how rich he is and how starting off with a “small loan” of $1 million dollars from his Daddy meant really tough times. In case you’ve missed the point, Trump is a fraud and is clearly a Democrat Trojan Horse and those of you supporting him are being sold a bill of goods.
Cruz Is Still the Only Choice for Republicans and Conservatives:
Ted Cruz could take a handful of Xanax, debate Donald Trump and still win by sitting there fully asleep. The Senator’s depth, gravitas and situational awareness in this type of environment is refreshing and shows someone particularly worthy of higher office. He addresses policy questions forthrightly, albeit sometime circuitously. A man with his credentials and background might benefit altering his delivery in these situations in a more “bullet point” manner as to opposed to each answer following the full Socratic Method. Aside from that, Senator Cruz still checks all boxes for Conservatives and Republicans easily. He is presidential. He states his position without equivocation, has done what he said and will continue to do so at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Cruz’s answer on what he regrets was masterful. He pointed out some of the more aggressive stances he has taken on issues might have been better addressed more diplomatically. The choice for those of us on the right is clear and easy.
Lyindowski and Governor Walker
L’affair Lewandowski came to a head (conveniently) around the same time that Governor Walker announced his endorsement of Ted Cruz. I’ll submit that all of it from the Trump end was coordinated. As in every other single situation where a palpable momentum shift was occurring in the race, the news cycle was wrested away with an unbelievable series of Trump campaign prevarications, half truths and full outright lies. The news cycle should have been filled with Walker’s announcement, Trump’s relative weakness in Wisconsin and Cruz successfully working the ground game in several states. Instead we are talking about a candidate who is defending his campaign manager, who according to live video, put his hands on a reporter. How about we make a rule that you are the manager of anything don’t put your hands on anyone and then lie about it. Repeatedly. It illustrates the timber of the candidate and his people. It is an ugly situation made uglier by even uglier people.
Kasich- Please Stop.
That loud click you heard around 10 PM was America turning off the Townhall when Kasich came on. I did too. He should beat it.
The Pledge
After the ugliness of the past week in regard to candidate’s wives, Trump’s unchallenged lies about Cruz committing a federal crime and knowingly working with a Super PAC and the endless noise of the emptiness inside Trump’s head, the bindings on the famous “pledge” to support the nominee are starting to fray. I am OK with any and all candidates, past and present, saying this:
“In regard to The Pledge, I will not support a man who has told repeated proven lies, espouses main planks of the Democrat platform, acts like a petulant baby, insults other candidate’s family members, is woefully unqualified for the office of President and is an amazingly boorish jerk. So no, you can take your Pledge, shine it up real nice, turn it sideways and jam it. No thanks.”
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