Is Trump going to be POTUS?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 01:11:57 -0400

He has tenacity! He is not very tactful! He is TRUMP!!! He has said his mind from day 1. He cannot be hushed by the big wigs of the devided politics. If he wants he will go independent and has the money to do it. I think he is a threat. He is a wrecking ball for this underground political empire that has been slowing building in our country. I need to see his ability to conduct himself as a political symbol and not a reality TV host before I make my decision. What's your thoughts on him?

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 1:21 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 01:21:55 -0400

Not a chance.

Response by SGT(P) Gregory Daniel Collins, Jr. made Jul 29 at 2015 1:22 AM

SGT(P) Gregory Daniel Collins, Jr. — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 01:22:19 -0400

He has 4 bankruptcies under his belt. I hope people don't actually take him seriously. Give Jim Webb a look, instead of bankruptcies he has a silver star and two Purple Hearts.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jul 29 at 2015 2:33 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 02:33:50 -0400

I think he is going to flame out before the primaries.

Response by SrA Matthew Knight made Jul 29 at 2015 2:56 AM

SrA Matthew Knight — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 02:56:30 -0400

I don't much care for him or Hillary. My preference at this point is toward Rubio however I'm not confident he'll be the republican candidate when it comes down to the actual election. If it does come down to Clinton and Trump I will vote for Trump though as I trust him more than I trust her in a leadership role.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 3:03 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 03:03:08 -0400

the Republican Party has let us down we gave them the House and Senate to stop Obama that hasn't happened the Republican party better get back to their base like closing our borders not spying on Americans not covering up Benghazi yes if Donald Trump does go independent and a lot of boats goes his way maybe that will send a message to the Republican Party they better wake up now before that happens

Response by SSG Lloyd Becker BSBA-HCM, MBA made Jul 29 at 2015 3:28 AM

SSG Lloyd Becker BSBA-HCM, MBA — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 03:28:19 -0400

Donald Trump in my opinion, needs to be taken seriously. As a Republican myself, if the RNC does not take care, they will run him into an independent bid for the presidency. What does this mean for the GOP? No White House.

He is a man to be reckoned with. He does stand an equal chance to be nominated. Trump needs to be allowed to sink, or swim in the primaries. Just because people have catty remarks, does not change the destiny of what is going to happen.

What I am hoping for in the first round of debates, the top three in the debates will thin out the crowd. Trump, during these debates will say what a lot of Americans are saying, but, unable to say because of some politician shutting them down, or afraid of the adversities that can happen.

We need a man who can hand it out as well as take it. Neither of the common politician can take it, so they hand it out under the veil of politics. Trump has done more good in the short time he has been there because he is exposing what the people has thought for so long.

One part of me tells me that he will be the next POTUS and one part is saying Hillary will be the POTUS. Everything hinges on what the RNC does.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 4:06 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 04:06:15 -0400

He has spoken his mind, like saying John McCain was a loser for being a PoW.

I just can't respect or take the guy seriously as a political candidate.

Response by MSgt Brian Welch made Jul 29 at 2015 5:30 AM

MSgt Brian Welch — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 05:30:54 -0400

I don't mind the lack of tact. He's over the top irreverent which is not presidential. To get anything done with congress you have to have a level of tact and diplomacy, he'd clearly fail.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Jul 29 at 2015 6:35 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:35:22 -0400

I don't think he will win the GOP nomination or if he ran as a third party candidate he would win the election. I don't think he believes he will either. I think what he wants is to shape the debate/discussion. He doesn't really have the temperament to run the country. Diplomacy, tact, bearing are not strong suits for him.

I like some of his irreverence and willingness to pop politicians in the nose (both parties). He pulls no punches and calls some of them out for what they are.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Jul 29 at 2015 6:40 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:40:03 -0400

Probably not. I think is bombastic style will do him in.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jul 29 at 2015 6:40 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:40:53 -0400

I doubt it. He's entertaining, but not much else. He's a celebrity. Fun to look at, to point at and talk about, but electing him makes as much sense as electing a Kardashain..

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 6:48 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:48:55 -0400

I agree. he is a threat to both parties. He needs to dig in and show that he means business. He talks a good game, but he also likes to talk especially in front of a camera. If he can show real concern for the veterans and display the character that makes people want to see in office, then he stands a good chance of being the POTUS.

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Jul 29 at 2015 9:31 AM

SSG Gerhard S. — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 09:31:12 -0400

My thoughts are that the Republican establishment AND the media will conspire to ensure Trump does NOT get the Republican nomination. If this sounds far fetched, consider what was done to Ron Paul in the last Republican primary by the Party, The liberal media, AND Fox News.http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=5ouBoyu9gGY

Response by Cpl Chris Rice made Jul 29 at 2015 11:09 AM

Cpl Chris Rice — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 11:09:32 -0400

No, have you ever seen how poorly he handles Twitter arguments, how well is he going to handle a debate against real politicians? He cannot name call in a real debate

Response by SGT Curtis Earl made Jul 29 at 2015 11:15 AM

SGT Curtis Earl — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 11:15:10 -0400

If Donald Trump wins the election, I call dibs on the shadiest part of the cotton field.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Jul 29 at 2015 12:52 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:52:55 -0400

Trump is a joke, that no one's laughing at if you're running for office. Trump only recognizes Trump. In his case now, he's playing the field for what it is; a bunch of typical career politicians and losers hoping to win the presidency. He knows he can say whatever he wants and they either can't come back to him on his level, or they'll call him as ASK if he could "tone it down". He knows he has a snowballs chance in hell of winning the presidency, but what he can and will win is more name recognition for his name and brand. That for him is winning. Trump doesn't know anything, but he knows money very well. As a president (should he be elected), if you think we've had it bad over the last 16years, they'll pale in comparison to what will happen with him. I saw a joke about if he won, the white house would have TRUMP in 30ft gold letters on top of it. Knowing the limited amount of information I do about him, I'd believe it. I admire his arrogance, but if I was going to vote for someone just off that, I'd vote for Biden, and that's not saying much.

Response by SFC Michael Jackson, MBA made Jul 29 at 2015 12:56 PM

SFC Michael Jackson, MBA — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:56:55 -0400

He won't be the President, but he will have a huge impact on the election. Trump does more tearing down of other Republicans than the Democrats. Cpl Jeff N. explained pretty well why he won't win. However, he can alienate needed voters from minority communities. His first week on the trail, he alienated Hispanics. Put a spotlight on the flaws of his fellow republicans, and make the democratic option more attractive

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 12:59 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 12:59:08 -0400

In my opinion based off of all the potential candidates, is it really a bad thing at this point? Trump/Palin 2016.

Response by MSgt Alan H made Jul 29 at 2015 1:29 PM

MSgt Alan H — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:29:27 -0400

No he won't become president but he will guarantee a democrat becomes president.........

Response by CW3 Stephen Bacon made Jul 29 at 2015 1:40 PM

CW3 Stephen Bacon — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:40:14 -0400

Why Not? We elected a guy with exactly 143 days of political experience to be the President in 2008.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 2:28 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:28:14 -0400

He def will be a threat but doubt he will win....

Response by SGT James Elphick made Jul 29 at 2015 2:39 PM

SGT James Elphick — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 14:39:51 -0400

The fact that he speaks his mind will get him in too much trouble to get the nomination or make him a viable 3rd party candidate. Also his star is burning too bright, too early. By the time the party nomination comes around he will likely be out of the limelight, I don't think he has the staying power. However, like most people have been saying, I do think he will be able to shape the discussion that is going on on both sides.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 3:18 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 15:18:46 -0400

I agree that I need to see something more from him before I could decide. I don't disagree with most of what he's saying but I also need to know he has some tact especially when dealing with foreign governments, and I am less than certain that he does.

Response by PO2 Jeffrey Sheibels made Jul 29 at 2015 4:34 PM

PO2 Jeffrey Sheibels — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 16:34:54 -0400

He is good at using other people's money. . He isn't concerned about being polictally correct. . He is not your typical politician. . He doesn't need financial contributions to pay for his campaign. He doesn't shy away from reporters. . He tells it like it is weather it is good or bad. He has hit rock bottom and made a come back. . He knows what it takes to be successful. He doesn't sugar coat anything. For those reasons, he has my vote. Everyone is focusing on his negative qualities and failures. No one is looking at his success after this failures. Try looking at what he has accomplished, even when he was broke. He came back and he knows how to be successful.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 29 at 2015 5:06 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 17:06:56 -0400

He was wrong in calling out McCain as a non-hero.

Response by Sgt Mitchell Sporar made Jul 29 at 2015 9:43 PM

Sgt Mitchell Sporar — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:43:59 -0400

About the only thing I like about Trump is the fact that he threatens the establishment and its lapdog media that I have come to detest. The entire FED govt is a circle jerk of power-mongers who lie, cheat, steal, and even kill their way into their seats. And the lame stream media is its propaganda machine.

Trump respects none of it and I identify with that. He won't win the election. And he won't even win the primary if he chooses to stay with the GOP. But, I like the fact that he's calling out EVERYONE on both sides. They're all SCUM....!

Constitution BEFORE FED govt.

Response by MSgt Darum Danford made Jul 29 at 2015 9:55 PM

MSgt Darum Danford — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:55:55 -0400

I'm in favor of any candidate that isn't a career politician and wants to make this Country great again. Not sure what the future holds for him in regards to the Presidency but he's my front runner.

Response by SPC George Rudenko made Jul 29 at 2015 9:56 PM

SPC George Rudenko — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 21:56:51 -0400

He has garnered support for plain speach. People are tired of the uber political correctness. He is willing to take risks and put it out there. But, he won't win because he does not have the political connections. I give him a 15% chance of making the republican ticket. I don't support his views, but it is damn refreshing to hear someone speak and actually say something.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jul 29 at 2015 11:36 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 23:36:06 -0400

I can't imagine Trump winning the White House (or anything else for that matter). He is much like Ross Perot and we already know how he fizzled (and took down the GOP candidate much as Ralph Nader took down the Democratic candidate in his time). No, we are merely witnessing political theater. We don't know who the real candidates will be. Not Trump (he's no politician). Not Hillary (she's too much of a politician and has already failed repeatedly - remember she was the "front runner" before Obama ascended). We'll just have to wait and see, then decide...

Response by SPC Jason Fultz made Jul 30 at 2015 7:39 PM

SPC Jason Fultz — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 19:39:15 -0400

He has my vote because he can't be bought and says what's on his mind. He has business sense too.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Aug 1 at 2015 2:38 AM

PO1 John Miller — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 02:38:16 -0400

Well, he is currently leading the GOP so I won't say no just yet.

Of course, the murdering criminal Hillary is leading her party by a landslide, so right now either way I just hate what my country has become.

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Aug 5 at 2015 1:14 PM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 13:14:34 -0400

It seems like he won't make it! However, if he does well with the Debates! Actually answers Questions and Have a Comprehensive Plan that Maybe he could be POTUS! Bush won a 2nd Election! Nobody thought that was Possible!

Response by 1SG Brian Adams made Oct 27 at 2016 10:45 AM

1SG Brian Adams — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:45:45 -0400

Yes, if everyone gets out there and votes!!! Trump has the majority of military and vets votes...he will have to swing the undecided vote over to him...