How would an ISIL-related terrorist attack affect the race?

[Figueira]

I often see people list this as something that could make Trump win at the last minute, but I'm not so sure.

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

Depends on how big and how successful.  I'm sure ISIL will try something to help get Trump elected, but it would have to be something on the scale of Paris rather than Boston to have any measurable effect, and even that would be offset by the retaking of Mosul and/or Raqqa, assuming that happens before the election.

[Absentee Voting Ghost of Ruin]

Depends on how big and how successful.  I'm sure ISIL will try something to help get Trump elected, but it would have to be something on the scale of Paris rather than Boston to have any measurable effect, and even that would be offset by the retaking of Mosul and/or Raqqa, assuming that happens before the election.

Nah. They could just try to kill him and fail. I'll be half-surprised if he doesn't stage such an attack himself.

[Meclazine for Israel]

It's amazing how Hollywood and the US media dream up nightmare scenarios for US citizens which then materialise later on. The media can destroy ISIS in 6 months by not paying attention to them.

[Kingpoleon]

It's amazing how Hollywood and the US media dream up nightmare scenarios for US citizens which then materialise later on. The media can destroy ISIS in 6 months by not paying attention to them.

The Democrat who drew that ad is a lot more stereotyping racist than Trump.

[Fuzzy Bear]

It would help Trump somewhat.  To what extent would be determined by Obama's response.

It would also depend on the magnitude and location of the attack. 

[President Johnson]

Would help TRUMP. However, hopefully it never happens (the attack, not something elese that helps the Donald).

[Comrade Funk]

The whole "radical Islam" debate is a big loser for Democrats.

[Stranger in a strange land]

[President Johnson]

LOL, these nazi comparisons are laughable.

[ag]

LOL, these nazi comparisons are laughable.

You would know.

I guess, the last few months have made you appreciate your grandpa anew.

[Stranger in a strange land]

Pro-Trump media outlets are now putting out openly Anti-Semitic headlines.

[RightBehind]

The scary thing is I see this actually happening.

People play by the fear card. Nobody wins with the fear card more than Republicans do.

[Absentee Voting Ghost of Ruin]

LOL, these nazi comparisons are laughable.

Yes. As has been pointed out for a while, TrumpMiller is far closer to Mussolini than Hitler.  (Of course, even Mussolini and Hitler served in their nations' militaries, unlike the cowardly, draft-dodging Republican nominee.)

[Figueira]

Could someone explain why it would help Trump, when people tend to trust Clinton more on foreign policy?

[Boston Bread]

Could someone explain why it would help Trump, when people tend to trust Clinton more on foreign policy?

Clinton comes out better on foreign policy when people think with their heads. After a terrorist attack negative emotions are going to run high.

[Asian Nazi]

LOL, these nazi comparisons are laughable.

You would know.

I guess, the last few months have made you appreciate your grandpa anew.

LOL

[Indy Texas]

"The Reichstag is burning!"

[Fmr President & Senator Polnut]

Considering the polling which shows people have a stronger view of Clinton as better handling national security and international affairs, the idea that so many here think that this would benefit Trump is bonkers as well as shows that many have bought into the Trump pyramid scheme.

[Queen Mum Inks.LWC]

It'd result in an astounding Trump victory (Cf. V for Vendetta)

[Joe Biden is your president. Deal with it.]

Considering the polling which shows people have a stronger view of Clinton as better handling national security and international affairs, the idea that so many here think that this would benefit Trump is bonkers as well as shows that many have bought into the Trump pyramid scheme.

[Rules for me, but not for thee]

LOL, these nazi comparisons are laughable.

You would know.

I guess, the last few months have made you appreciate your grandpa anew.

My liberal Italian uncle (now in his 70s, age-wise) says Trump is more like Silvio Burlesconi than either Mussolini or Hitler.

[Intell]

LOL, these nazi comparisons are laughable.

You would know.

I guess, the last few months have made you appreciate your grandpa anew.

My liberal Italian uncle (now in his 70s, age-wise) says Trump is more like Silvio Burlesconi than either Mussolini or Hitler.

He's a mix of Wilders, Le Pen and some more left-wing party.