Zogby: Only One Way To Beat Trump
Pollster John Zogby says there is a way to defeat Donald Trump in the GOP race.
Donald Trump’s show is still going on. As long as he produces outrage, he dominates the coverage. So how does anyone stop him from winning? The ultimate wisdom comes from none other than one of the vanquished candidates, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who in delivering his campaign farewell, argued that the GOP field must be limited. There are simply too many candidates.
I think Mr. Walker spoke the truth and someone has to listen. Let’s look at those Zogby Analytics Poll numbers again. Yes, Mr. Trump’s numbers continue to be most impressive – but a lot less so when we consider that 56% prefer another candidate and 13% are still undecided. That means 69% of likely GOP primary and caucus likely voters do not choose Donald Trump…
So let me make the following proposal. Regardless of the poll numbers and the sincerity of his supporters, Dr. Carson should just leave. He is smart (as a neurosurgeon), he has a nice demeanor about him, and he prays well publicly. But he has not in any way shown any real talent as either a candidate or a leader of this nation. He has little depth on matters of government policy and gives all the appearances of making this whole thing up as he is going along. One down…
Who should remain besides Mr. Trump – and why? Messrs. Rubio and Cruz are gaining in the polls and provide voters with credible options. They also represent different wings of the party. Messrs. Bush and Kasich have proven track records – one as Governor of Florida, the other as a leader in the House and as Governor of Ohio. They are the moderate candidates and are in the mix of polling either nationwide or in early states.
Mr. Paul represents the libertarian wing of the party, has creds among younger voters, and makes the debates more lively. And Mrs. Fiorina has been a star in all of the previous debates and, while fading in more recent polls, had made some gains early on.
It would be wise for CNN to only invite these seven candidates to the next debate on December 15 – then for the pressure to begin to reduce the total down to four by the January 16 pre-Iowa debate. With voters paying closer attention, now we will all get to see how strong Mr. Trump’s support really is.
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ExPFCWintergreen November 30th, 2015 at 15:27
This is the saddest lament that Republicans continue to regurgitate in their fast-vanishing quest to stop Trump: “a lot less so when we consider that 56% prefer another candidate.” Who cares if 56% prefer another candidate? There’s an incredibly high probability that these “another candidate”s will soon drop out. The more important question — and one notes that no Republican pollster seems willing to ask it, is this: “Who is your SECOND favorite candidate?” Add the number of Trump preferences in that question to Trump’s current base of support, and then you can talk about how likely it is that a “real” Republican can wrest the nomination from him.
aNYYANKEEinQueenHaleysCourt November 30th, 2015 at 15:45
yes…get his hairpiece IT has the power!
Chris November 30th, 2015 at 19:29
Zogby urges CNN to ignore Trump? Does he not realize that that would only boost his numbers?
Besides, Zogby has a lousy track record of predictions. Check this one out: http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Zogby-Debate-GOP-Trump/2015/09/17/id/691975/
amersham46 November 30th, 2015 at 20:48
The cure might be a bitter pill for the GOP but the best way to beat Trump is allow him to win the nomination, then be totally humiliated in the election (a most enjoyable thing to see, that giant ego deflated on nation television) . It would also warn any future fringe idiots what would happen to them
bpollen December 1st, 2015 at 06:43
After the build up of the title, I was a little let down to find out the answer wasn’t “a bat.”