2016 Presidential Predictions

[YOhio]

Among my many worries are what Wikileaks and similar sites will release in the months ahead about Trump. If disruption is their goal, releasing anti-Trump stuff before the election would have been counterproductive--until now. And since Trump has already proven to have a lot of baggage, I expect a lot more of that baggage is about to be unpacked.

Another concern is if Trump and the GOP Congress fail to deliver bigly, there will be a huge counterswell against them in 2020 at a time when, following that year's census, there will be a lot of redistricting/gerrymandering. Who will be in power then with the ability to shape the political landscape for the following decade?

What could they release about Trump that wasn't already baked in? Everybody knew he was a tax cheat, business fraud, perv, predator, sexist, racist, corrupt, Putin-loving pig and he still trounced.

We can blame the Russians, FBI, Assange, Weiner, or any other bogey man. But it probably comes down to the fact that Obamacare sucked and the HHS premium hike announcement on Oct. 24 was what really killed Hillary.

[PaloAltoCougar]

What could they release about Trump that wasn't already baked in? Everybody knew he was a tax cheat, business fraud, perv, predator, sexist, racist, corrupt, Putin-loving pig and he still trounced.

We can blame the Russians, FBI, Assange, Weiner, or any other bogey man. But it probably comes down to the fact that Obamacare sucked and the HHS premium hike announcement on Oct. 24 was what really killed Hillary.

Agreed about the effect of the Obamacare price hike. On that point, I think it's kind of funny, and poetic justice, that by putting the hikes off until after the 2016 elections, the draftsmen thought they'd avoid the repercussions of a big hike. Bummer for them.

Another silver lining, btw: If you want to make another porn film in California, you won't have to wear a condom

Oh, and to your second point, I think the Wikileaks dumps over the past four weeks really added nothing new to Hillary's checkered past, but the constant drip drip drip had a deleterious effect. I could see the same thing happening to Drumpf. Perhaps that won't be a bad thing.

[YOhio]

Agreed about the effect of the Obamacare price hike. On that point, I think it's kind of funny, and poetic justice, that by putting the hikes off until after the 2016 elections, the draftsmen thought they'd avoid the repercussions of a big hike. Bummer for them.

Another silver lining, btw: If you want to make another porn film in California, you won't have to wear a condom

Oh, and to your second point, I think the Wikileaks dumps over the past four weeks really added nothing new to Hillary's checkered past, but the constant drip drip drip had a deleterious effect. I could see the same thing happening to Drumpf. Perhaps that won't be a bad thing.

The best thing that would come of a Wikileaks drop on Trump is that the GOP could once again hate ASSange. Also maybe get Trump impeached within a year and we'd have Pence (super conservative but would be a serviceable president).

[Topper]

The best thing that would come of a Wikileaks drop on Trump is that the GOP could once again hate ASSange. Also maybe get Trump impeached within a year and we'd have Pence (super conservative but would be a serviceable president).

Assuming trends hold, I am laughing at the liberal pundits.

Hopefully, the GOP can either impeach him or force him to do the proper things. It will be an interesting future.

The liberals ignored U6. There are large numbers, especially in the midwest for whom the "recovery" hasn't happened. CNN and everybody can cite U3 but ignoring U6 was the downfall, ultimately, assuming trends hold.

[SCcoug]

LOL, wow. After all the talk about Trump not accepting the results, Team Hillary aren't going to make a concession speech tonight.

[Jeff Lebowski]

2016 Presidential Predictions

Haha. Podesta takes the stage and tells the troops that it ain't over. Sure, buddy.

[CJF]

Among my many worries are what Wikileaks and similar sites will release in the months ahead about Trump. If disruption is their goal, releasing anti-Trump stuff before the election would have been counterproductive--until now. And since Trump has already proven to have a lot of baggage, I expect a lot more of that baggage is about to be unpacked.

Another concern is if Trump and the GOP Congress fail to deliver bigly, there will be a huge counterswell against them in 2020 at a time when, following that year's census, there will be a lot of redistricting/gerrymandering. Who will be in power then with the ability to shape the political landscape for the following decade?

What can they release that he hasn't already said or tweeted out at 3:00 am? Trump doesn't strike me as one who has secrets.

[myboynoah]

Ok, I forgive you.

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[hostile]

LOL, wow. After all the talk about Trump not accepting the results, Team Hillary aren't going to make a concession speech tonight.

Van Jones and Cory Lewandowsky going at it on CNN.

[Jeff Lebowski]

Van Jones and Cory Lewandowsky going at it on CNN.

Wow that was intense.

[Topper]

The pundits who completely missed this election cause me to laugh. Hillary refusing to concede shows the hypocrisy of the left.

[hostile]

Wow that was intense.

Yeah. One more reason to not feel good about the incoming administration if that is the mentality.

[creekster]

Agreed about the effect of the Obamacare price hike. On that point, I think it's kind of funny, and poetic justice, that by putting the hikes off until after the 2016 elections, the draftsmen thought they'd avoid the repercussions of a big hike. Bummer for them.

Another silver lining, btw: If you want to make another porn film in California, you won't have to wear a condom

Oh, and to your second point, I think the Wikileaks dumps over the past four weeks really added nothing new to Hillary's checkered past, but the constant drip drip drip had a deleterious effect. I could see the same thing happening to Drumpf. Perhaps that won't be a bad thing.

A woman on MSNBC had a pretty good point, I thought. SHe said the problem with the leaked emails may have been that they showed virtually none of HRC's positions came from her heart but, instead, were the result of internal negotiations and bargaining to help her win. This contrasted with Trump who says whatever the hell he wants whenever he wants to say it and no one ever thinks he isnt being genuine. ANd, at this point in time, people are sick of contrived smarm and just want somethign real and genuine. There may be some truth to this.

[creekster]

Haha. Podesta takes the stage and tells the troops that it ain't over. Sure, buddy.

he reminded me of PeeWee/Paul Reubens in the way he moved his hands.

[falafel]

My 9 year old daughter told me that it doesn't matter who wins because Hillary Clinton is working for ISIS and Trump will build a wall, which will make everyone say "hey, let's attack them, they built a wall, they think they're safe!"