What makes Trump a Teflon Candidate - Election 2016

Guardian: Reports " At this point, there is no historical parallel that captures the emergence of Trump on the scene. There have been populist firebrands before and there have been candidates who have tapped into resentment over immigration. There even have been self-funders who have able to make political decisions without any hesitation about worrying donors or the party establishment. But there has been no candidate who has combined all of those aspects with a level of celebrity rivaling a movie star or even a Kardashian. "

Lets Get Real:

This blog does not quite agree with the above, there have been teflon Presidents before, one only has to think of JFK, and how the press covered up his affairs at the White House and out.   There is also Ronald Reagan, the original teflon President, nothing ever stuck to the Gipper, yes there was Iran - Contra but his VP, Bush 41 won the Presidency in 1988, it was seen as a Reagan third term.   The we come to slick willy, the classic Bill Clinton, the voter knew in 1992 that he was a draft dodger, liked women, and other numerous flaws, he liked to eat to much!!  Donald Trump main asset is HIS money, a fool does not have the assets of ten BILLION.   Also he is seen as anti Washington, and the US after eight years of Obama wants a real outsider as POTUS.    Thus when will Trump self implode, lets hope its before the elections of 2016, a politically damaged Trump elected would be a disaster, even President Underwood would be better, and he is a DEMOCRAT. 

NEW LABOUR vs. Old Labour - Labour Leadership Contest

Daily Mail: Reports " The Labour leadership contest plunged into further acrimony today after Tony Blair's former spin chief Alastair Campbell said a victory for Jeremy Corbyn would be a 'car crash' which would guarantee the Tories another five years in power. "

Lets Get Real:

This blog was wondering when the old hands of New Labour would start to get in to the fight, they have left it late, it seems that Jeremy Corbyn is on course to be the next Labour Leader.   The Labour Party will split in six weeks, how can those from the Blair wing of the Party serve with an extreme left winger, it would be the 1980s all over again.   The New Labour machine was seeing as a winning combination, so time for that machine to make sure anyone but Corbyn wins, pull any political strokes they have too, in other words go in hard against Corbyn.   This blog is a Conservative blog and proud, but even we on the Conservative side see the need for an opposition that is a real threat, so for the sake of Democracy if nothing else it has to be ABC, anyone but Corbyn. 

Trump STILL a WINNER - Election 2016

NBC News: Reports on the following poll after the Republican Debate and the spat between Trump and Megan Kelly of Fox News, " ..Trump from coming in at the top of the poll with 23 percent. Sen. Ted Cruz was next on the list with 13 percent. "

Lets Get Real:

It seems Americans like a WINNER, no matter if he is not Presidential, one would think after the Kelly row that Trump would sink in the polls, af now that has not happened, lets see what other polls say, the thought of Trump as the Republican nominee makes this Conservative shudder at the prospect, the Bush political machine needs to get in to action, lets see the other Republicans attack Trump, otherwise this blog is supporting HRC. 

Jeb Bush on Donald Trump - Election 2016

Telegraph: Reports the following, " Jeb Bush 'called Donald Trump an a******' in private rant..

According to a report Mr Bush made disparaging remarks about his rival for the Republican presidential nomination "

Lets Get Real:

It seems that Jeb Bush might not be ready for prime time, if the above is true is shows that Governor Bush allows others to get under his skin, Donald Trump was supposed to have blown it  by now, but he still in the race.   It depends how Trump and Bush do tonight, after his mistakes with Clinton and Trump, one would think that Governor Bush would be more careful and not allow the big persona of Tumper to get under his skin.   Lets recall Bush 41 was Vice - President to Ronald Reagan and was a very loyal VP, being in that spot means always being in the shadow of POTUS.  It was rewarded with the Presidency in 1988, Jeb Bush should learn from his father.  The attack dog of any campaign in the Vice - President, the candidates have to shown they want the job but also that they can be Presidential. 

The Democratic Debates - Election 2016

CNN -  Politics: Reports " CNN and the Democratic National Committee announced Thursday the network will host the first Democratic primary debate in Nevada on October 13. The exact location will be announced in the coming weeks. "

Lets Get Real:

The point of the Democratic Debates is to PROTECT Hillary Clinton, there are no other real candidates, so the Democratic Party has to create some buzz about the race, thus this later debate and a limited amount of debates.    The Democrats want to make sure that HRC is battle ready and is aware of any weak points in her campaign.   There is always the Biden factor, will the current US Vice - President, Joe Biden run, he would have to get the money in fast and does he want to spend a year on the campaign trail, also lets be honest here he will be in his 70s if he gets elected, an Biden no NO REAGAN. 

The Two Republican Debate - Election 2016

Fox News: There are two Republican debates tonight, one at 5pm and one at 9pm, the main one is at 9pm, this has ten of the candidates with the best poll ratings with Republicans, the article states the following on the first debate, " Syndicated columnist and Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York wrote that the 5 p.m. debate provides opportunities for candidates for several reasons. Namely, Trump won't be on the stage dominating attention, it will be less personality-driven, and the winner of the debate will get momentum.  "

Lets Get Real:

This blog will be watching both debates to see how Governor Perry does in the first debate, after his disaster the last time when he could not name the Government Departments he wanted to close down, lets hope he is up to speed, he could be a real challenge if he ups his game tonight.  Then we come to the main EVENT, how will Donald Trump do with the rest of the pack at his heels, will he remain cool, and above the fight or will he allow the other candidates to get under his skin.   Also it is time for Governor Jeb Bush to show he can hack it, he has gotten in to a fight with HRC that did not need to happen, he has to to ready to take the fight to Trump, or Senator Rubio could come from behind as the main challenge to Trump.  The Debate is late in the UK, you will need a lot of coffee, its a two hour debate.  

Corbyn and disarmament - Labour Leadership Election

Guardian: Reports " Corbyn to set out plans for UK nuclear disarmament 70 years after Hiroshima..Labour leadership hopeful will vow to scrap Britain’s Trident programme at CND event marking anniversary of 1945 bombing of Japanese city "

Lets Get Real:

IF the UK gave up its nuclear missiles it would be a national disaster and open the UK to be blackmailed by even North Korea.   One gets the impression that Mr Corbyn has been caught out by his own success and at the end of the day does not want to be Labour leader, it would be a thankless job even for Mr Corbyn,  most of his MPs would be after his head after a few months if he was lucky, the Labour Party would go so left it would never get elected again to government.   This is madness by Labour, when will the grown ups take charge, or is it to late for New Labour within the Labour Party.