# 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:** 90
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1783 "2016-10-12T16:09:15Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > Kayleigh McEnany (on CNN) just claimed that Trump recently asked Jesus into his life and Rev. Dobson claims to have witnessed it. > Seriously. > [@RTFirefly](#): > > Didn’t we hear this [back in June?](http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/26/us/politics/a-born-again-donald-trump-believe-it-evangelical-leader-says.html) My experience with born again Christians is that many of them ask Jesus into their lives on Sunday, then ask Jesus to party with them on Monday, steal a couple of cars and go joyriding with them on Tuesday, get some underage girls drunk and have sex with them on Wednesday, etc. When Sunday rolls around again, they ask Jesus into their lives and please get rid of their hangover. I’m not saying they aren’t sincere each and every Sunday, just that Jesus doesn’t have a 100% success rate. ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1784 "2016-10-12T16:41:46Z")
> [@kunilou](#): > > I’m not saying they aren’t sincere each and every Sunday, just that Jesus doesn’t have a 100% success rate. Maybe with this baptism, Trump will use Soap and a Scotchbrite Sponge… :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Biffster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biffster/32/339_2.png) [@Biffster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffster)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1785 "2016-10-12T17:02:31Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > Perhaps he has November 28 burned into his brain for some reason. What could it possibly be? 😃 > > [Trump University trial set for November 28](http://money.cnn.com/2016/05/06/news/donald-trump-university-trial/) > > _Add November 28 to the key dates in Donald Trump’s calendar._ > > On Friday, a federal judge set a November 28 trial date for a longstanding class action suit against Trump University, the now-defunct get-rich-on-real-estate seminar program started by Trump. Freudian slip? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ---
**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 12, 2016, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1786 "2016-10-12T17:06:29Z")
OK, this latest one made me really, REALLY laugh. Apparently Eric Trump sent out a fundraising appeal which included a map showing lots of "red’ states, and[crowing about Donald’s momentum.](http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/10/12/13257740/trump-campaign-women-vote) Wow, right? Small problem; The map was from the 538 site, where they ran a simulation of what the electoral map would look like\* if only men voted.\* (they had a similar (very blue) map of what it would look like if only women voted. Oh. My. God. They are either totally, completely clueless and illiterate, or they think their supporters are dumb as a box of rocks, or they are counting on repealing the 19th before November 8. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Pig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c57346/32.png) [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1787 "2016-10-12T17:53:31Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > OK, this latest one made me really, REALLY laugh. > > Apparently Eric Trump sent out a fundraising appeal which included a map showing lots of "red’ states, and[crowing about Donald’s momentum.](http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/10/12/13257740/trump-campaign-women-vote) Wow, right? > > Small problem; The map was from the 538 site, where they ran a simulation of what the electoral map would look like\* if only men voted.\* (they had a similar (very blue) map of what it would look like if only women voted. > > Oh. > My. > God. > > They are either totally, completely clueless and illiterate, or they think their supporters are dumb as a box of rocks, or they are counting on repealing the 19th before November 8. Probably all three. I’m serious. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1788 "2016-10-12T18:18:36Z")
> [@Morgenstern](#): > > …Trump may not only lose this, but he may lose it in such a way that he’s forever branded a “Loser,” and that would destroy any egomaniac. I deny it categorically. He always can, and always will, find a way to blame others for any personal failing. His ego will come through any electoral debacle without a scratch. > [@Morgenstern](#): > > 7 to 9 AM is when he gets his fresh coat of orange paint. Of course. And 9:01 to 11:15am is when his team primps the marmoset atop his head. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1789 "2016-10-12T18:22:13Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > Man’s gotta sleep some time. Probably from 7 to 9 am most days after a hard night of tweeting & tweaking. Everyone knows humans get the BEST sleep then. > > So right now he’s still showering and being dressed by his minions. _claps hands_ Wipers! ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_MB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steve_mb/32/5339_2.png) [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1790 "2016-10-12T18:34:19Z")
Yeah, good luck with _that_… [Major GOP Donors Are Asking Trump for Their Money Back](http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/major-gop-donors-are-asking-trump-their-money-back-n664661) ---
**Author:** ![Rick\_Kitchen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rick_kitchen/32/522_2.png) [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1791 "2016-10-12T18:54:35Z")
Trump people are totally tone deaf. [Kellyanne Conway is telling Republicans to stop _ **pussy** _footing around.](http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/trump-gop-stop-pussyfooting-conway-229656) ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1792 "2016-10-12T18:56:31Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Trump people are totally tone deaf. [Kellyanne Conway is telling Republicans to stop _ **pussy** _footing around.](http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/trump-gop-stop-pussyfooting-conway-229656) Yeah. It’s _pussyhandling_ that’s the issue. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1793 "2016-10-12T18:58:53Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Trump people are totally tone deaf. [Kellyanne Conway is telling Republicans to stop _ **pussy** _footing around.](http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/trump-gop-stop-pussyfooting-conway-229656) I am very sure that was deliberate. Conway may have sold her soul to Trump but don’t underestimate her smarts. ---
**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 12, 2016, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1794 "2016-10-12T18:59:14Z")
The final meltdown (video by Hillary) [https://twitter.com/HillaryClinton/status/786213593750474752](https://twitter.com/HillaryClinton/status/786213593750474752) ---
**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 12, 2016, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1795 "2016-10-12T19:01:51Z")
> [@Steve\_MB](#): > > Yeah, good luck with _that_… > > [Major GOP Donors Are Asking Trump for Their Money Back](http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/major-gop-donors-are-asking-trump-their-money-back-n664661) They should tell him “Maybe we didn’t think you did a very good job. Terrible job! Terrible! We will only give you 10 cents on the dollar for this very bad job.” That would be smart. Good business. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1796 "2016-10-12T19:10:18Z")
> [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Some Trump donors are now asking for refunds - yeah, good luck with that!: [Major GOP donors are asking Trump for their money back](http://www.aol.com/article/news/2016/10/12/major-gop-donors-are-asking-trump-for-their-money-back/21580613/)… > [@Steve\_MB](#): > > Yeah, good luck with _that_… > > [Major GOP Donors Are Asking Trump for Their Money Back](http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/major-gop-donors-are-asking-trump-their-money-back-n664661) Hmm. Should I use my power of invisibility for good or evil? ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1797 "2016-10-12T19:10:45Z")
Geez, at one point a few months ago it came into my head, despite all evidence to the contrary, that the election results would be; Clinton 58%, Trump 23%, Johnson 16% I laughed at such an improbable idea. Trump drop that low among the faithful? Johnson score that high nationally? _Preposterous!_ Now I’m starting to think that may have been a valid premonition of the election results. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1798 "2016-10-12T19:17:12Z")
> [@Rick\_Kitchen](#): > > Trump people are totally tone deaf. [Kellyanne Conway is telling Republicans to stop _ **pussy** _footing around.](http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/trump-gop-stop-pussyfooting-conway-229656) She calls a sprint “pussyfooting?” They aren’t walking quietly away from him, they are running. ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1799 "2016-10-12T19:28:08Z")
No, “pussy footing” is apt. Renounce Trump, lose the Trumpiviks. Don’t, and lose everybody else. If they knew what the actual numbers really _are_, they would _know_ what to do. Tough shit. “There is great confusion under Heaven, and the situation is excellent!” - Abraham Lincoln ---
**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 12, 2016, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1800 "2016-10-12T19:30:34Z")
> [@running\_coach](#): > > I am very sure that was deliberate. Conway may have sold her soul to Trump but don’t underestimate her smarts. How does reminding people of the p grabbing comment help Trump? ---
**Author:** ![Jack\_Batty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jack_batty/32/3201_2.png) [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1801 "2016-10-12T19:31:01Z")
> [@Euphonious\_Polemic](#): > > OK, this latest one made me really, REALLY laugh. > > Apparently Eric Trump sent out a fundraising appeal which included a map showing lots of "red’ states, and[crowing about Donald’s momentum.](http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/10/12/13257740/trump-campaign-women-vote) Wow, right? > > Small problem; The map was from the 538 site, where they ran a simulation of what the electoral map would look like\* if only men voted.\* (they had a similar (very blue) map of what it would look like if only women voted. > > Oh. > My. > God. > > They are either totally, completely clueless and illiterate, or they think their supporters are dumb as a box of rocks, or they are counting on repealing the 19th before November 8. > [@Little\_Pig](#): > > Probably all three. I’m serious. Oh stewardess? I speak Trump. I can’t totally read Eric Trumps thinking on this. What the map represents (men voting, women voting, goats voting) doesn’t matter a whit. What matters is … _dude, look how cool that looks sweeping to all red from right to left like that. It’s like the perfect metaphor for momentum! I’m a fucking genius! This is, like, so rad. Fucking post that shit. Post it!_ Another “statement wasn’t intended to be factual” moment. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2016, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277/1802 "2016-10-12T19:43:03Z")
> [@AnalogSignal](#): > > How does reminding people of the p grabbing comment help Trump? No idea but she’s far sharper than the rest of the spokesdeplorables. She had a plan when she said that. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277.md?page=89) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-v-trump-the-stretch-run-thread/767277.md?page=91)