At this time last year do you think Donald Trump thought he would be the Republican Candidate for President?

2016-06-10T14:25:59-04:00

Over the last year I have been watching this election unfold. I didn't think Trump stood a chance in the primaries and looked at it as him building his business. I was pretty sure Clinton would be the nominee from the Democrat side, but could not have fathomed this. Do you think Trump knew he would be the Candidate?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2016 2:26 PM

2016-06-10T14:26:47-04:00

Honestly I think he was blindsided by the amount of support he actually received.

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Jun 10 at 2016 2:35 PM

2016-06-10T14:35:29-04:00

I think he really believed he could beat out the other republicans candidates as they all had a weakness or lacked appeal. His strategy was to create his own appeal by using their weakness against them and exploit a disillusioned voter base. It worked to this point.

Response by SGT Robert George made Jun 10 at 2016 2:41 PM

2016-06-10T14:41:16-04:00

I was rooting for him since day 1 and never had a wavering feeling about it .. IMO Trump was the only person running that could beat HRC and the DEMS. knew it !! Those 17 running for the GOP are fine individuals but they didnt have what it takes in this point in time ...

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Jun 10 at 2016 2:42 PM

2016-06-10T14:42:49-04:00

I don't believe he knew would! I believe he was confident he had a GOOD Chance! Everybody that Ran for President had NO Fight in them and he sensed that! However, to some Degree I believe he surprised himself with how well he did in regards to Voter Turnout! We were ALL Surprised he was able to do that well! Especially with no political experience! He spoke the Language of most People in the Country and they were DRAWN to him! That's the bottom Line!

Response by SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz made Jun 10 at 2016 3:22 PM

2016-06-10T15:22:12-04:00

Yes

Response by SFC Jim Ruether made Jun 10 at 2016 3:27 PM

2016-06-10T15:27:29-04:00

YES I did as a matter of fact. Should have checked the odds and placed my bet back then!

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Jun 10 at 2016 3:48 PM

2016-06-10T15:48:44-04:00

No. I honestly feel like there was some validity to this meme. I also feel like he may have come off strong in order to disqualify himself, but that made people like him more. I can see what people like about him. He's very charismatic. But I don't think he imagined himself getting this far, especially when he had like 15 other contenders for the seat.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2016 4:33 PM

2016-06-10T16:33:24-04:00

Yes

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Jun 10 at 2016 4:41 PM

2016-06-10T16:41:47-04:00

No, I picked Rubio. I haven't been right about anything. Least of all 'Game of Thrones'.

Walt

Response by 1SG Patrick Sims made Jun 10 at 2016 5:33 PM

2016-06-10T17:33:42-04:00

A couple of years ago most people believed the candidates for president would be Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush. we all expected months of posturing as prospective candidates were eliminated, leaving Clinton and Bush in the end. I don't think anyone in, or out of this country expected Trump to defeat 16 Republican candidates. As I see it now, there is a money problem in the Republican Party supporting Trump. I don't think either party wants Trump in the White House. If Clinton is elected the status quo will be maintained and money will continually flow into the offices of Congress. If Trump is elected and Chris Christy is his Attorney General---a lot of our elected officials are going to wind up in an orange jumpsuit. I'd give up my pension, social security and go back to work to see that one come to pass.

Response by SFC Charles Temm made Jun 10 at 2016 6:12 PM

2016-06-10T18:12:12-04:00

nope...I have to admit I never thought the Repubs would end up w/Trump. Hitlery is no surprise as it was ordained (Bernie scared her A LOT tho).

Did Trump know he'd win? Know? I don't think so but he felt for whatever reason he had a good chance. He surprised many of us for sure. Both party's establishments got shocked this primary season, hard to say which one was the most.

Response by 1SG Brian Adams made Jun 10 at 2016 7:30 PM

2016-06-10T19:30:56-04:00

No, Not at all...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 10 at 2016 11:34 PM

2016-06-10T23:34:49-04:00

No, he did not. He's a Clinton supporter specifically in the race to get her elected. Can't stand either of them. They are both lying, deceptive and dishonest liberal Democrats.