Essay Electable or Not, Trump is Good for America

Which presidential candidate leads the polls? Does belligerent racism personify Trump? Does Hillary have what it takes to deal with her Benghazi baggage? Does Bush have daddy issues? Does Carson pop sleeping pills? Does Sanders have a mind as crazy as his hair? Often, these topics lead to heated debates about who will truly make America great again. The media constantly divulges about “[the] Baggage, the Gaffes and the Billionaires” of the upcoming election (Dickinson and Kelley), and with the 2016 presidential election around the corner, the topic of politics has become a bullet nearly impossible to dodge. Maureen Dowd a disputatious Op-Ed columnist for the New York Times cajoles and educates her audience through the use of emotional appeals, a polemic writing style to argue controversial topics, as well as a dauntless and sardonic tone appealing to the audience, in order to convince the readers of her tenacious viewpoints against political leaders while also captivating and further informing the public about the political parties.

In the past years, there have been brilliant presidents, good presidents, and bad presidents, and those that have not met the expectations of the American people and have let the economy slip out of control. Donald J. Trump has the capability to make America great again. Donald Trump would make a great president because he’s honest about his mistakes, he’s a winner, and his experience with business and negotiation will help him later on with making polices in with Congress and foreign affairs.

The 2008 campaign was rife with racist imagery and attacks, but in fairness this divisiveness was present in both the Democratic and Republican parties. The “Birther Movement,” which claims that President Obama was not born in Hawaii but instead in Kenya, or another muslim state, and frequently claims that the former President is secretly a muslim. This case in many ways is the culmination of the issue facing “The Party Decides,” because John McCain, now the Republican nominee after falling short eight years before, struck down notions that then Senator Obama was foreign born, Muslim, or an Arab.This was not an easy

The title is At Republican Debate, Candidates Are Likely to Set Sights on Ted Cruz, written by Jonathan Martin and Maggie Haberman issued on December 14, 2015. Many controversial topics have defined the previous Republican debates with Donald Trump currently leading in the polls. This article characterizes possible tactics for the final Republican debate. The subject matter of this article deals with potential Republican presidential candidates. Candidates must attack Donald Trump if they want a chance of taking him over in the polls. Some facts are based on state reporting and opinions on debate tactics. The editor does attempt to appeal to his readers' emotions by highlighting voter's concerns and issues including terrorism,

Establishment Republicans are not sniggering at Donald Trump’s antics anymore, especially as he threatens to go solo in November if party insiders scheme to deny him the nomination. Echoes of similarly irate conservative Teddy Roosevelt and his “Bull Moose” party sinking the Republican (GOP) national campaign in 1912 get louder every time Trump wins a primary state. After the real estate mogul announced his candidacy in June last year, party leaders contentedly sat back in the peanut gallery ridiculing his naked attempts at demagoguery. Later, they dismissed Trump’s surging poll numbers as an electoral blip sparked by fringe sections of the party base that loathed the GOP’s handling of Congress.

With the impending election looming closer and closer, the approach of the presidential throne seems to elicit a plethora of opinions on who is the most viable candidate. However, the candidate that has caused controversy at every angle possible is none other than Donald Trump. Famous for his extreme affluence and most notably his TV drama, The Apprentice, President-elect Donald Trump has integrated his unctuous persona into his campaign. The San Diego Union Tribune’s article on Donald Trump, “…Great Power and Greater Irresponsibility”, introduces us with the possibility that Donald Trump is not the “Make America Great American” man he claims to be, and in fact he is the exact opposite. While for some Americans, his aversion to political correctness is admirable and induces a strong support; many are adverse to his social conduct and view his idiosyncrasies polar to the fabric of the Constitution. The article brings forth a target audience of both non-supporters and supporters alike in grave attempt to eradicate this supposed allure of Trump.

Unexpectedly, the front-runner in the Republican presidential race is the one guy that no one expected to be a serious candidate. Donald Trump has leaped ahead of the rest of the Republican field, making friends and enemies alike. Since his controversial announcement speech, polling has put him squarely in the two of popular GOP candidates along with presumed leader Jeb Bush. As startling as this is to many, it is even more alarming to those parts of the GOP who are trying to broaden their appeal and reach out to minorities. Already, many political operatives are doing damage control in the wake of Mr. Trump 's path and others are trying to tie his racist statements into the fabric of the Republican party itself.

In the March 23,2016 The Washington Post, “The GOP-and its big funders-scramble to insulate Congress from Trump.” The author Matea Gold and Paul Kane explore how the Republican attempt to limit Trump’s controversial influence on the congressional race. The author also illuminate how the Democratic focus on Trump as an opportunity to threaten the GOP’s lead in the House and take the Senate for winning the Presidential Election. At the same time, The Republican shift focus from Trump to Congress. Republican and their donor are prevented the Senate and House candidates from the negative effect of Trump. Attacking Democratic for text rising becomes a key element of the remedy. The strategists of GOP hope their efforts will help inoculate congressional

Downgrading. That is this election in a nutshell. I have not felt more annoyed with politics and media outlets than ever before, since Donald Trump announced his candidacy on June 16, 2015 ,with those empty four words "Make America Great Again" , we learned that Trump is nothing, but a whining child that erupts on any ounce of criticism from either side. Why did he gain the support of voters with such minuet substance, like building a wall or banning all Muslims? I believe voters fell into the same trap as Bernie supporters , by appealing to people with on the spot ideas without any real consideration. The validity of free college is equivalent to building a wall paid for by Mexico, both are incompatible in the real world.

Similar to McCain in 2008, Trump lacks “a coherent message, organizational skills, and a crisp high striking strategy” (Heilemann, Halperin 42) yet has had major success in spite of this. His supporters see strength through his words and character, but similar to Obama, “he needs a plan to change the game” (Heilemann, Halperin 118) in order to take down Hillary. Trump has not actually shown the American people a plan to grow the economy, eliminate ISIS, or reform health care, but instead hides behind his slogan that he will “Make America Great Again.” Even though Trump has advanced far without giving citizens concrete steps to stir change within our country, Trump must realize “with no strategy and no message,” there is “no path to victory” (Heilemann, Halperin 226). Statements such as building a wall between America and Mexico, deporting millions of illegal immigrants, and keeping Muslims out of the country, do not serve as sufficient answers to the immigration crisis our country faces. His campaign must “be about a cause greater than self” (Heilemann, Halperin 298), and by developing a clear focus with set goals for the future of our nation and explicit steps to get there, Trump can earn the trust of Americans giving them a slogan to truly believe

Mair’s article is to convince the reader, actually convince would-be voters, that Mr. Trump and Mr. Trump alone is to blame for how ugly the 2016 Republican campaign has become, and for this reason is not worthy or qualified to be the Republican nominee. The underlying purpose of Mair is to keep the Republican establishment from seceding control of the Republican Party to an outsider, qualified or not. Simply put, those in power don’t want to lose that power. Republican insiders like Mair are fighting for their political livelihood and the power that comes from it. Mair writes this article in-the-face of the popular, non-establishment support Mr. Trump receives, and despite-the-fact that the Trump campaign has already defeated fourteen of the sixteen Republican candidates. No one expected Mr. Trump’s campaign to proceed this far, but then again, the media, political pundits, and political establishments that have been in control of their political messages did not anticipate a billionaire with deep-pockets and a loud-mouth to shake things up the way he did. The Trump campaign has created a political movement and has both the Republican and Democratic establishment worried about the future of politics in our country and their own future within that

In the heated contest for the American Presidency, candidates have been known to use rhetoric to gain the upper-hand and influence voters. Donald Trump, known for his hot temper and crass mannerism, is running as a Republican candidate against the Democratic Hillary Clinton who has a reputation for political cowardice and deceit. Trump grabbed the limelight in a negative way; once again, when media took advantage of a kairotic moment, or an exploitable and vulnerable situation, from his past, by discussing Trump shown on film voicing his opinion that John McCain is not a war hero--because he was captured (CSPAN 2015). To add to the cloud of negativity patriotic Americans began to build up in their

Civil unrest is happening in the United States, again. Since starting his election, Donald Trump has managed to offend may minorities such as Muslims, Women, African Americans and Hispanics. These groups, along with many others, feel that under Trump’s leadership they will become a lesser citizen and not have the equal rights that they should be allowed. In the days after the election, there were many reports of racial threats and violence to these minority groups(The Washington Post, 2016). These seem to be coming from white supremacy groups who supported Trump during his campaign. Protesters in many U.S. cities took to the streets to chant “We reject the president elect!”(Thomson Reuters) . Immediately following

One might observe that American society values emotionalism over logical appeal, an observation that both of the presidential candidates have taken advantage of. In order to craft an effective speech, one should balance logical and emotional appeal, each supporting the other. Although Donald Trump’s speech was unbalanced in this area, it has proven to be quite effective. Mr. Trump is attempting to appeal to the audience’s desire for justice, vengeance, and protection, which they believe he will provide should he be elected into office. It is imperative that citizens of the United States take the time to critically analyze and ponder the words the presidential candidates are using. Words are a very powerful weapon; words can be used to both articulate and manipulate thought. In the political sphere specifically, words are often used with the intent of constructing one’s own reputation while also tearing down the opponent. The truth can easily be lost as politicians wage a war of words, which is why one must use discernment when choosing who they want to support. Mr. Trump is very skilled when it comes to capturing the attention of an audience, as the polls might indicate. It seems the amount of time and effort Donald Trump has invested into his reputation has paid

Are you afraid of the direction America is heading? A good way to get involved is by voting for the president of the United States. Out of the five presidential candidates currently running for president, Donald Trump would make the best choice. It is important to vote for the best candidate so that America will have a bright future. Some people may have a different opinion on who is the best, but it is key to learn about all of the candidates running. Trump has many attributes that would make him the best choice. He would make the best president because of his knowledge of business, his stance on the second amendment, and the fact that he is sometimes misportrayed in the media.