Donald Trump is the early-bird special candidate: The older Republicans get, the more they love him

[DonViejo]

Old conservatives simply cannot get enough of Donald Trump. Here's why

JIM NEWELL

Back to the greatest mystery in politics right now: Who the hell are these Republicans who support Donald Trump? Who are they in Iowa, in New Hampshire, in Kentucky, in Michigan, across the nation? Are they dumb, racist, both? Close: They’re old.

From the new CNN national poll write-up that has Trump in second place, at 13 percent, behind Jeb Bush’s 19 percent:

Trump’s competitiveness among those older and more conservative Republicans also helps explain Walker’s and Rubio’s declines. In April, 16% of Republicans age 50 or older backed Rubio, 14% Walker. Now, Rubio has just 6% among this group and Walker has 7%. Trump grew from 2% in May to 14% now.

Among conservatives in May, Rubio led the field with 15%, Walker was just behind at 14%. Bush had 11%, about the same as in the current poll. Now, Walker has fallen to 8%, and Rubio is down five points to 10%. And Trump has grown from 2% to 12%. Rubio also lost ground among moderate or liberal Republicans, just 1% back Rubio in the new poll, down from 11%.

And the older they get, the more they like Trump. Trump is at 14 percent among Republican voters 50 and over, but he’s at 19 percent among voters 65 and older. That fancy man from the television box during Bingo is running for president and he hates the Mexicans. Can I put him in my will?

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http://www.salon.com/2015/07/02/donald_trump_is_the_early_bird_special_candidate_the_older_republicans_get_the_more_they_love_him/

[onehandle]

1. There should be state paid for continuing education classes for older people.

Provided by and at universities. Also easy accessible exercise classes and facilities.

The key to ending the phenomena of the grumpy old conservative is to get them off the couch and away from the TV.

[Octafish]

2. Why not? The guy's a walking poster boy for ''Socialism for the Wealthy...''

..."and Austerity for the Mob."

How many times have the taxpayers and his wealthy friends bailed him, his combover and tacky casinos out?

[underpants]

3. They watch/listen to belligerent a-holes all day

Enter the belligerent a-hole Trump and they love it.

Now Christie comes in with his AUTHORITY advantage....they crave authority -- should be interesting to watch.

[CanonRay]

4. Trump: He'll Keep the Government's Hands Off My Medicare!

New bumper sticker suggestion for the van.