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Trump Proves Ignorance Doesn’t Matter Much

Posted September 10th, 2015 at 10:06 am (UTC-4)
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Since when did running for president become a reality show? How does Mr. Trump or anyone else figure that a presidential candidate should not be asked hard questions? And what does it say about us that fundamental ignorance about things a president should know does not automatically disqualify you from credibly contending for that office?

Trump Confounds – and Angers – High-Profile Conservatives

Posted August 27th, 2015 at 2:01 pm (UTC-4)
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The drama from Donald Trump’s campaign continues, but instead of derailing the real estate mogul, it has only solidified his status as the clear front-runner in the race to win the party’s presidential nomination. Some Republicans are worrying that Trump, who has not only insulted Latinos with his controversial stance on immigration, but also threw a prominent Univision reporter out of a press conference, is ruining the Republican Party’s chance to claim the Oval Office.

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