A year ago today, Donald Trump descended from above via an escalator, announced his run for the presidency, then ran a campaign uniquely his own that won enough delegates to presumably secure the Republican party's nod at this summer's unconventional GOP convention.
For some reason, party leaders still talk about reining in Donald Trump. Why would he? And if he wanted to, COULD he? Do an online search, read just a teensy fraction of the countless articles about him. Trump hasn't created brand recognition that now rivals Coca Cola by showing a disciplined style, by staying on a consistent message or consistently following bulleted points.
Instead of Trump becoming a disciplined politician who understands the party's core messages & can stay on point, long time party leaders are following in his steps. Consider John McCain, who laid blame for Sunday's massive tragedy directly at President Obama's feet.
When pressed by disbelieving reporters, Sen. McCain doubled down on his claim (later, in true WSP* style, he distanced himself in a statement that claimed he'd "misspoke"). Why shouldn't he? It's the sort of uncontrolled, undisciplined & unprincipled statement the party faithful eat up. Key party leaders stay silent about his post-Orlando comments, while others mimic Trump's excesses, while the only voters he cares about - the ones who love him - are lovin' it.
And who can fault him? Trump has gotten to where he is by being himself. The base knows the emperor has no clothes & don't care. If anything, they love the fact he's sticking to The Man. And are sure he'll make mincemeat of HRC.
Whatever it means, whatever happens - and no one knows what that might be - the one inescapable fact is that the will of the GOP establishment has been totally trumped.
*Wimpy Spineless Pantywaist
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