I just watched Donald Trump's press conference and speech in Dubuque, Iowa. Wow. Something profound is happening in this country. We're in the midst of it, so it's hard to see. Trump is single-handedly reshaping American politics. I keep hearing it said, by way of criticism, that Trump is not a conservative, or not a Republican. Why is that a problem? Many people who do not think of themselves as conservatives or Republicans are attracted to Trump's message, which transcends race, sex, religion, party affiliation, and ideology. I picture working-class Democrats flocking to the polls to vote for Trump in November 2016. He believes in America; he thinks we can be great again (with proper leadership); he knows how to negotiate; he doesn't tolerate insults or thuggery (such as we saw this evening with Jorge Ramos); he's unscripted and fresh. I know I've called Trump a buffoon in this blog. I was wrong. I now think he's five steps ahead of everyone else. Get used to saying "President Trump."
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