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| tripenfall said: Fox News and the Republican base have not learnt from the mistakes of the past. Many of them honestly believe that a far right candidate can win the White House whereas most observers can plainly see that they need to moderate their views to win over swing voters. |
Didn't they try that with Mitt Romney and McCain (both are moderate, establishment republicans?)
Besides, Trump IS a moderate (or rather an incoherent politcally.) He has been on record for promoting Universal Healthcare, heavy taxes, gun control, and supported Hillary Clinton. He went from being a Republican, to a Democrat, to an Independent, to a Republican again. The only way he is extreme is in how moderate and establishment he is - aka Fascist-esque like the last several U.S presidents, but more outspoken about it.
Also,
Very Conservative Republicans
|
Rank |
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
1 |
25 |
|
|
2 |
17 |
|
|
3 |
Mike Huckabee |
15 |
|
4 |
Ben Carson |
7 |
|
4 |
Rand Paul |
7 |
|
4 |
Ted Cruz |
7 |
|
7 |
Jeb Bush |
6 |
Source: ABC/Washington Post poll July 16-19, 2015 of 1,002 adults. Margin of error: ±3.5
Somewhat Conservative Republicans
|
Rank |
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
1 |
24 |
|
|
2 |
Jeb Bush |
16 |
|
3 |
12 |
|
|
3 |
Marco Rubio |
12 |
|
5 |
Ben Carson |
9 |
|
6 |
Rick Perry |
5 |
Source: ABC/Washington Post poll July 16-19, 2015 of 1,002 adults. Margin of error: ±3.5
Somewhat Conservative Republicans
|
Rank |
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
1 |
24 |
|
|
2 |
Jeb Bush |
16 |
|
3 |
12 |
|
|
3 |
Marco Rubio |
12 |
|
5 |
Ben Carson |
9 |
|
6 |
Rick Perry |
5 |
Source: ABC/Washington Post poll July 16-19, 2015 of 1,002 adults. Margin of error: ±3.5
Moderate/Liberal Republicans
|
Rank |
Candidate |
Percentage |
|
1 |
27 |
|
|
2 |
Jeb Bush |
13 |
|
3 |
Mike Huckabee |
8 |
|
3 |
Rand Paul |
8 |
|
5 |
6 |
|
|
6 |
Chris Christie |
5 |
|
6 |
Marco Rubio |
5 |
