September 14, 2015
By Jake Carter
...Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (click here) greets followers tailgating outdoors Jack Trice Stadium earlier than the beginning of the Iowa State College versus College of Iowa soccer recreation on September 12, 2015 in Ames, Iowa.
Almost 20,000 people are expected to attend the rally itself, but before that thousands more are expected to march from across town in protest of the candidate. The event is sold out, but some tickets are selling for 100-dollars online. We will show him that Americans believe in inclusion and being a country of immigrants ” said Domingo Garcia, President of LULAC Council 102 and a co-march organizer.
He leads the crowded field of 16 candidates on the GOP side with 27 percent support....
I really thought there might be people involved with Donald Trump that actually plan to elect another candidate. But, this is something. Now that he has stated he will not run independently I expected his popularity to wane. It isn't. He is just as solidly positioned as any other time before his announcement to run as the Republican nominee.
They are having a good time. No one with the Trump campaign has provided tailgate food. These are people that actually are enjoying the movement. Tailgating tells me the people are enjoying each other, building friendships and enjoying the political movement. This is interesting. I am happy for him and his supporters. They believe in what they are doing. He has a clear message to them otherwise they would not be tailgating in the parking lot.
I think he is still an unknown in a general election. He has staying power. Even with his current trending he may find a wider base of support.
By Jake Carter
...Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (click here) greets followers tailgating outdoors Jack Trice Stadium earlier than the beginning of the Iowa State College versus College of Iowa soccer recreation on September 12, 2015 in Ames, Iowa.
Almost 20,000 people are expected to attend the rally itself, but before that thousands more are expected to march from across town in protest of the candidate. The event is sold out, but some tickets are selling for 100-dollars online. We will show him that Americans believe in inclusion and being a country of immigrants ” said Domingo Garcia, President of LULAC Council 102 and a co-march organizer.
He leads the crowded field of 16 candidates on the GOP side with 27 percent support....
I really thought there might be people involved with Donald Trump that actually plan to elect another candidate. But, this is something. Now that he has stated he will not run independently I expected his popularity to wane. It isn't. He is just as solidly positioned as any other time before his announcement to run as the Republican nominee.
They are having a good time. No one with the Trump campaign has provided tailgate food. These are people that actually are enjoying the movement. Tailgating tells me the people are enjoying each other, building friendships and enjoying the political movement. This is interesting. I am happy for him and his supporters. They believe in what they are doing. He has a clear message to them otherwise they would not be tailgating in the parking lot.
The ticket scalping is odd for a political figure. Being sold is not necessarily sold.
I think he is still an unknown in a general election. He has staying power. Even with his current trending he may find a wider base of support.
I have said from the beginning I hope he has a good time with his campaign. He hasn't disappointed his followers or himself yet. It will be another record attendance for the GOP debate.
If his following actually registers to vote any opposition to his campaign is going to be challenged to match 'his base.'
