“Mr. Trump has no policy anchor; his political strategy is to rile up the ignorami. – Holman W. Jenkins, Jr., columnist.
There are many unanswered questions about Donald Trump. (businessinsider.com)
In the lead-up to the Iowa caucuses, I listened to Iowans give their views of the presidential candidates. While many of them didn’t shy away from saying why they were supporting others who really have no chance there, Donald Trump has obviously stirred those who are simply fed up with Washington’s ways.
His promise to make America great again has struck a high note with voters even though they have no idea how he would be as president. While they seem to think they have nothing to lose, many of us know better. Beyond his worn out sound bites on the wall, deporting illegals and China, we haven’t heard any specifics on a Trump administration agenda.
He continuously refers to the bad deals that have been struck by the Obama administration, and names John Kerry and Hillary Clinton in the same breath. It’s usually followed by a mention of his book, The Art of the Deal, and we wonder how someone who has done business deals behind closed doors will be any different than what we are currently experiencing.
I would like to know who Mr. Trump looks to for advice on foreign policy and domestic issues. We do know that he has said that he respects former U.S. Ambassador to the UN John Bolton. That’s good.
While he is currently surrounded by his business advisors and a handful of political campaign experts, at this stage of the campaign he most certainly has sought opinion from knowledgeable experts familiar with global matters, including our defense posture and economics. Conservatives might feel better if they would come out of the shadows and endorse him.
Will he work closely with establishment figures House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell or will he use executive orders a la Obama? Ryan is astute and has been working on tax reform and a replacement for ObamaCare, and could help Trump fashion meaningful legislation.
Finally, can Trump temper his bluster and braggadocio, and become more statesman-like? That’s difficult to imagine.
No, I haven’t ceded the nomination to Trump. I have been listening to voters and pundits, and reading what my favorite columnists are writing about this New York real estate mogul, who seems to have captured the imagination of the “mad as hell” crowd.
I merely wanted to share my thoughts and point out some unanswered questions surrounding Trumps candidacy.
As an aside, I’m hoping Marco Rubio surprises everyone tonight.
