# Clinton v Trump - The Stretch Run Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [September 30, 2016, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277 "2016-09-30T11:21:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 152
**Author:** ![coremelt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4491bb/32.png) [@coremelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/coremelt)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3024 "2016-10-20T04:09:30Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > The media is going nuts over Trump refusing to endorse the election results. > Who gives a fuck what Trump says post election? His 5 million or so most fanatical supporters will certainly give a fuck. Go read some Donald forums, lots of his crazies are talking about buying guns and ammo and “taking back the country” if Trump loses. Yes seriously. If Trump denies the legitimacy of the Clinton government there will be at least some incidents of violence by his supporters and people will die. ---
**Author:** ![Snarky\_Kong](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a183cd/32.png) [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3025 "2016-10-20T04:09:59Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > The media is going nuts over Trump refusing to endorse the election results. Who gives a fuck what Trump says post election? You won’t care if Trump tells his supporters that the election was a fraud and that they shouldn’t accept the electoral results? ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3026 "2016-10-20T04:16:24Z")
> [@Jennshark](#): > > Hmmm . . . Trump is “the cream who rises to the top” :dubious: > [@Colibri](#): > > As they say, cream isn’t the only thing that rises to the top. > > **The Law of the Septic Tank** : The biggest turds float highest. 😃 Scum, too. **aceplace57** , when have you seen Trump follow basic decency and decorum? With his mouth open, I mean. Dude might be one of the first people ever to snore insultingly. ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3027 "2016-10-20T04:17:46Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > The media is going nuts over Trump refusing to endorse the election results. Who gives a fuck what Trump says post election? > . You think people want to vote for a president whose commitment to the Constitution is as shallow as, “If it lets me win I’m for it, otherwise the Constitution is unfair. Sad!” ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3028 "2016-10-20T04:17:53Z")
I would hope most Trump supporters will support the election regardless of what Trump says. His long history of making outrageous statements will dilute what he says about the election results. He’s cried wolf too many times. But, there will be a group of hardcover supporters that will listen to his every word. How big that group will be remains to be seen That’s why I hope the National press doesn’t give Trump a pulpit to rip this country down. They have to be responsible and decide when he should be ignored. ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3029 "2016-10-20T04:19:30Z")
Yes, because the way journalists should deal with controversy is to keep it secret from the American people. For their own good. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3030 "2016-10-20T04:20:34Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > **I would hope most Trump supporters will support the election regardless of what Trump says**. > > His long history of making outrageous statements will dilute what he says about the election results. He’s cried wolf too many times. > > But, there will be a group of hardcover supporters that will listen to his every word. How big that group will be remains to be seen > > That’s why I hope the National press doesn’t give Trump a pulpit to rip this country down. They have to be responsible and decide when he should be ignored. (bolding mine) Yes, well, most of us would hope that someone like Mr. Trump would never be one of the two finalists for the most powerful office in the world and yet here we are. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3031 "2016-10-20T04:21:12Z")
> [@Nava](#): > > Quite a few other things rise to the top, she should make sure it’s cream and not scum or shit we’re talking about. > **aceplace57** , when have you seen Trump follow basic decency and decorum? With his mouth open, I mean. Dude might be one of the first people ever to snore insultingly. I never said Trump would follow decorum. Historically candidates do graciously concede. I don’t expect Trump to do the right thing. Unless outside pressures require him to. He may concede to try and save the The Trump brand. His family might convince him. Let’s hope so. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3032 "2016-10-20T04:23:49Z")
> [@Ravenman](#): > > Yes, because the way journalists should deal with controversy is to keep it secret from the American people. For their own good. :rolleyes: I specifically mentioned the National press. Tabloids, social media, and talk shows will cover Trump no matter what. He’ll have a way to speak and exercise his rights. I hope the National press will be responsible and not give him a pulpit to spew his poison on the National news. I doubt even Fox will cover Trump after the election. Trump has hurt the GOP and conservatives too much. ---
**Author:** ![Onomatopoeia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/onomatopoeia/32/4145_2.png) [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3033 "2016-10-20T04:45:48Z")
It’s over, Johnny. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3034 "2016-10-20T04:49:26Z")
He’s dead, Jim. Rung down the curtain, joined the Choir Invisible. This is an ex-puppet. ---
**Author:** ![raventhief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/raventhief/32/4_2.png) [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3035 "2016-10-20T04:53:03Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > The media is going nuts over Trump refusing to endorse the election results. Who gives a fuck what Trump says post election? > > Isn’t conceding to the winner a courtesy? Basic decorum and etiquette? The results aren’t dependant on the loser actually conceding, are they? > > I’m assuming a big victory for Hillary. If we have another close election like Bush/Gore then what Trump says matters. He could force recounts in close states. Challenge voter roles. > > The press will need to use their right of discretion after the election. Every word that pours from the loser’s mouth isn’t newsworthy forever. Give Trump a couple weeks to whine and cry. Let him have his say. Then ignore him. The press decides every day which stories are worth covering. The National press has no obligation to cover Trump. Let the tabloids get in the mud with him. Trump can cry on twitter. trump tv has launched. He’ll have a platform no matter what. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3036 "2016-10-20T05:02:04Z")
> **[Madonna Offers Oral Sex in Exchange for Hillary Clinton Votes](https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2016/10/19/madonna-vote-hillary-clinton-will-give-blowjb/)** > > The Material Girl offered an audience at Madison Square Garden a unique proposition in exchange for their support of Hillary Clinton. According to Blightbart, Madonna is offering oral sex service for Clinton votes. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3037 "2016-10-20T05:11:13Z")
> [@raventhief](#): > > trump tv has launched. He’ll have a platform no matter what. He put a live stream on Facebook is all I’ve read. That’s not really a launch. It definitely doesn’t have anyone on television backing it yet. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3038 "2016-10-20T05:19:25Z")
Trump won’t have the backing of the GOP. Ryan and other leaders ha ve already distanced themselves. Trump may cost the GOP The House majority. That would end all party support for him. What’s he going to do? Create the Trump Party? Trump better focus on salvaging The Trump brand. Or his kids won’t have a major corporation to inherit. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3039 "2016-10-20T05:24:58Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > [http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2016/10/19/madonna-vote-hillary-clinton-will-give-blowjb/](http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2016/10/19/madonna-vote-hillary-clinton-will-give-blowjb/) > > According to Blightbart, Madonna is offering oral sex service for Clinton votes. I believe it was part of a comedy routine, introducing Amy Schumer. The far right does not really “get” comedy. It scares them. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3040 "2016-10-20T05:26:33Z")
> [@Ravenman](#): > > Yes, because the way journalists should deal with controversy is to keep it secret from the American people. For their own good. :rolleyes: Nobody said anything about keeping secrets. Rather, i don’t think it is the resonsibility of the press to publicize anyone (for example) calling an obviously fair election “rigged” and (hopefully not) calling for supporters to take up arms. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3041 "2016-10-20T05:27:35Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > Trump won’t have the backing of the GOP. Ryan and other leaders ha ve already distanced themselves. > > Trump may cost the GOP The House majority. That would end all party support for him. > > What’s he going to do? Create the Trump Party? > > Trump better focus on salvaging The Trump brand. Or his kids won’t have a major corporation to inherit. I can’t wait for the next few days, and every Republican house candidate being asked if they will respect the results of the presidential election, or if they will join the Trump Party. ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3042 "2016-10-20T05:29:21Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > [http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2016/10/19/madonna-vote-hillary-clinton-will-give-blowjb/](http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2016/10/19/madonna-vote-hillary-clinton-will-give-blowjb/) > > According to Blightbart, Madonna is offering oral sex service for Clinton votes. pssst: see #3002 ---
**Author:** ![AnalogSignal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/analogsignal/32/1085_2.png) [@AnalogSignal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnalogSignal)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2016, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/3043 "2016-10-20T06:01:54Z")
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