Obama: Trump is "unfit to serve", GOP needs to drop him

[Blue3]

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[Yank2133]

Trolled-in-chief strikes again

[RINO Tom]

Well, he's completely right.  I don't agree with Obama on a lot of issues, but Trump is starting to transcend political ideology.  He's saying things that are just downright mean and offensive, and there has to be a point where - if he crosses a certain line - there's no way a thinking, compassionate, tolerant Republican can continue to be okay with him speaking for our party.  For me, that point came long ago, but I'm legitimately scared that for people like Seriously? and Ljube there's not anything that Trump could say or do to lose their support, and that's literally cultish.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Smart move on his part. If Trump was to be dropped from the ticket, it'd be a lot harder to do now.

[Mehmentum]

Smart move on his part. If Trump was to be dropped from the ticket, it'd be a lot harder to do now.

How would such a thing, theoretically, be accomplished?

[Indy Texas]

Well, he's completely right.  I don't agree with Obama on a lot of issues, but Trump is starting to transcend political ideology.  He's saying things that are just downright mean and offensive, and there has to be a point where - if he crosses a certain line - there's no way a thinking, compassionate, tolerant Republican can continue to be okay with him speaking for our party.  For me, that point came long ago, but I'm legitimately scared that for people like Seriously? and Ljube there's not anything that Trump could say or do to lose their support, and that's literally cultish.

Then why haven't more Republicans disavowed him? If "real" Republicans hate Trump, then there should be no fear of electoral consequences from explicitly rejecting him. Other than Mark Kirk, no Republican who is participating in any kind of an election this year has dared to pull rank.

[Xing]

Republicans should never have nominated him, but the die has been cast. I don't think they could get away with pulling him off the ticket, by this point.

[Hermit For Peace]

Trump has no self-awareness.

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[cwt]

Smart move on his part. If Trump was to be dropped from the ticket, it'd be a lot harder to do now.

How would such a thing, theoretically, be accomplished?

Supposedly, Trump is willing to step down if he gets offered a big enough pay-out.

[Coolface Sock #42069]

Smart move on his part. If Trump was to be dropped from the ticket, it'd be a lot harder to do now.

How would such a thing, theoretically, be accomplished?

And if Republicans were to do it, it wouldn't be because of anything Obama said.

[Mehmentum]

Smart move on his part. If Trump was to be dropped from the ticket, it'd be a lot harder to do now.

How would such a thing, theoretically, be accomplished?

Supposedly, Trump is willing to step down if he gets offered a big enough pay-out.

Haha, okay.  Color me skeptical.  Trump's ego wouldn't allow it, and the GOP is too disorganized to pull it off.

Um, but even then, how would his replacement be chosen?  Would it just be Pence?

[Seriously?]

The worst President since Jimmy Carter thinks he knows what's best for the GOP. Mind your own business, Obama.

[Hermit For Peace]

The worst President since Jimmy Carter thinks he knows what's best for the GOP. Mind your own business, Obama.

Somebody needs to try and do a reality check on the GOP. They've gone off the deep end.

[Seriously?]

The worst President since Jimmy Carter thinks he knows what's best for the GOP. Mind your own business, Obama.

Somebody needs to try and do a reality check on the GOP. They've gone off the deep end.

Yeah, because listening to the opposition and overthrowing your popularly elected nominee is the wise thing to ever do.

Give me a break. Extremely un-Presidential.

[Yank2133]

The worst President since Jimmy Carter thinks he knows what's best for the GOP. Mind your own business, Obama.

Worst President since Jimmy Carter curb stomp the GOP twice.

[RINO Tom]

Well, he's completely right.  I don't agree with Obama on a lot of issues, but Trump is starting to transcend political ideology.  He's saying things that are just downright mean and offensive, and there has to be a point where - if he crosses a certain line - there's no way a thinking, compassionate, tolerant Republican can continue to be okay with him speaking for our party.  For me, that point came long ago, but I'm legitimately scared that for people like Seriously? and Ljube there's not anything that Trump could say or do to lose their support, and that's literally cultish.

Then why haven't more Republicans disavowed him? If "real" Republicans hate Trump, then there should be no fear of electoral consequences from explicitly rejecting him. Other than Mark Kirk, no Republican who is participating in any kind of an election this year has dared to pull rank.

You always have this annoying as hell "gotcha" tone.  I never said that real Republicans hate him, and I even voiced my frustration and confusion why more Republicans haven't refused to endorse.  Despite your strange fixated idea that every Republican everywhere must match lockstep with pride or someone should quit the party, I am not responsible for any Republican but myself.  And I'm not voting for Donald Trump.

[Wells]

He's completely right.

[Badger]

Smart move on his part. If Trump was to be dropped from the ticket, it'd be a lot harder to do now.

How would such a thing, theoretically, be accomplished?

Supposedly, Trump is willing to step down if he gets offered a big enough pay-out.

Cite? even of rumors? seriously , I'm interested .

[Nyvin]

There's no legitimate argument against what Obama said here.   He's completely correct.

[Hermit For Peace]

The worst President since Jimmy Carter thinks he knows what's best for the GOP. Mind your own business, Obama.

Somebody needs to try and do a reality check on the GOP. They've gone off the deep end.

Yeah, because listening to the opposition and overthrowing your popularly elected nominee is the wise thing to ever do.

Give me a break. Extremely un-Presidential.

On the contrary, Obama has a duty to speak out when the GOP nominee is creating chaos and discontent wherever he goes. Also, Obama knows what the job entails and after watching and listening to Trump for the past year, he above anyone else knows how fit Trump is for the job. And Trump ain't fit no how no way.

I'd like to know your opinion on why so many Republicans are bailing on Trump? None of the past Presidents have endorsed him, nor did they attend the RNC. Every day we read about some notable figure backing down from endorsing Trump, or even changing party affiliations. And also on a continual basis the GOP is having to make excuses for Trump's behavior and do damage control.

Why do you think that is?

Your own party knows he's unfit to serve.

[Seriously?]

The worst President since Jimmy Carter thinks he knows what's best for the GOP. Mind your own business, Obama.

Somebody needs to try and do a reality check on the GOP. They've gone off the deep end.

Yeah, because listening to the opposition and overthrowing your popularly elected nominee is the wise thing to ever do.

Give me a break. Extremely un-Presidential.

On the contrary, Obama has a duty to speak out when the GOP nominee is creating chaos and discontent wherever he goes. Also, Obama knows what the job entails and after watching and listening to Trump for the past year, he above anyone else knows how fit Trump is for the job. And Trump ain't fit no how no way.

I'd like to know your opinion on why so many Republicans are bailing on Trump? None of the past Presidents have endorsed him, nor did they attend the RNC. Every day we read about some notable figure backing down from endorsing Trump, or even changing party affiliations. And also on a continual basis the GOP is having to make excuses for Trump's behavior and do damage control.

Why do you think that is?

Your own party know he's unfit to serve.

Try again. Trump challenges the status quo. The establishment has the most to lose. Of course Obama, the Democrats and those that are entrenched in the Washington entitled political class -- including the entitled press -- don't like it very much. He is a threat to their power.

[Dr. Arch]

The worst President since Jimmy Carter thinks he knows what's best for the GOP. Mind your own business, Obama.

Somebody needs to try and do a reality check on the GOP. They've gone off the deep end.

Yeah, because listening to the opposition and overthrowing your popularly elected nominee is the wise thing to ever do.

Give me a break. Extremely un-Presidential.

On the contrary, Obama has a duty to speak out when the GOP nominee is creating chaos and discontent wherever he goes. Also, Obama knows what the job entails and after watching and listening to Trump for the past year, he above anyone else knows how fit Trump is for the job. And Trump ain't fit no how no way.

I'd like to know your opinion on why so many Republicans are bailing on Trump? None of the past Presidents have endorsed him, nor did they attend the RNC. Every day we read about some notable figure backing down from endorsing Trump, or even changing party affiliations. And also on a continual basis the GOP is having to make excuses for Trump's behavior and do damage control.

Why do you think that is?

Your own party know he's unfit to serve.

Try again. Trump challenges the status quo. The establishment has the most to lose. Of course Obama, the Democrats and those that are entrenched in the Washington entitled political class -- including the entitled press -- don't like it very much. He is a threat to their power.

"I hate the status quo so much that I would rather destroy my country than maintain it."

[Hermit For Peace]

The worst President since Jimmy Carter thinks he knows what's best for the GOP. Mind your own business, Obama.

Somebody needs to try and do a reality check on the GOP. They've gone off the deep end.

Yeah, because listening to the opposition and overthrowing your popularly elected nominee is the wise thing to ever do.

Give me a break. Extremely un-Presidential.

On the contrary, Obama has a duty to speak out when the GOP nominee is creating chaos and discontent wherever he goes. Also, Obama knows what the job entails and after watching and listening to Trump for the past year, he above anyone else knows how fit Trump is for the job. And Trump ain't fit no how no way.

I'd like to know your opinion on why so many Republicans are bailing on Trump? None of the past Presidents have endorsed him, nor did they attend the RNC. Every day we read about some notable figure backing down from endorsing Trump, or even changing party affiliations. And also on a continual basis the GOP is having to make excuses for Trump's behavior and do damage control.

Why do you think that is?

Your own party know he's unfit to serve.

Try again. Trump challenges the status quo. The establishment has the most to lose. Of course Obama, the Democrats and those that are entrenched in the Washington entitled political class -- including the entitled press -- don't like it very much. He is a threat to their power.

Ever think that Trump is just morally bankrupt, and that's why people are bailing on him, because they are embarrassed by all the things he says and does?

I don't think he's a threat to their power. He's a threat to their sanity and decency as human beings.

[Wells]

The worst President since Jimmy Carter thinks he knows what's best for the GOP. Mind your own business, Obama.

Somebody needs to try and do a reality check on the GOP. They've gone off the deep end.

Yeah, because listening to the opposition and overthrowing your popularly elected nominee is the wise thing to ever do.

Give me a break. Extremely un-Presidential.

On the contrary, Obama has a duty to speak out when the GOP nominee is creating chaos and discontent wherever he goes. Also, Obama knows what the job entails and after watching and listening to Trump for the past year, he above anyone else knows how fit Trump is for the job. And Trump ain't fit no how no way.

I'd like to know your opinion on why so many Republicans are bailing on Trump? None of the past Presidents have endorsed him, nor did they attend the RNC. Every day we read about some notable figure backing down from endorsing Trump, or even changing party affiliations. And also on a continual basis the GOP is having to make excuses for Trump's behavior and do damage control.

Why do you think that is?

Your own party know he's unfit to serve.

Try again. Trump challenges the status quo. The establishment has the most to lose. Of course Obama, the Democrats and those that are entrenched in the Washington entitled political class -- including the entitled press -- don't like it very much. He is a threat to their power.

Trump is a threat to a hell of a lot more than power.

[TomC]

If this is what it seems on the surface, calling for GOP to dump Trump, I think it's a dumb move on Obsma's part. If  they are really considering dumping Trump,  many GOP hard liners, who instinctively oppose the President, are less likely to dump him  now that Obama has seemed to claim it as a goal.

 If it's about making the Republicans look bad for congressional elections , I'm mixed.  We could further divide the Republican Party but at the same time  i'd rather them go after  their abysmal inaction.