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Trump stinks, but Jeb isn't much better (Original Post) Renew Deal Sep 2016 OP
Jeb is definitely much better than Trump oberliner Sep 2016 #1
I agree with a caveat PJMcK Sep 2016 #2
Trump is the GOP's path to redeeming themselves, ironically. But they won't take it. nt wiggs Sep 2016 #3

PJMcK

(22,023 posts)
2. I agree with a caveat
Fri Sep 30, 2016, 09:23 AM
Sep 2016

Governor Bush is a part of the Republican Establishment. In spite of my profound disagreements with him and his policies, he is, at least, a somewhat reasonable public servant.

Donald Trump is many down-escalator rides beneath Governor Bush. Consider Democrats' good fortune: if Governor Bush were the Republican nominee, Secretary Clinton would have a tougher campaign to fight.

Oddly, Donald Trump may have done the USA a huge favor. By clearing the presidential field of any other contenders, he's handing the presidency to our first female president.

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