Fact Finder wrote:True leaders do not "need" followers. They go where they go regardless of who is with them. People follow true leaders not out of a "loyalty pledge" but because they believe in the person, they are inspired by that person, they want to go where that person is going.
You just described Trump and his (“followers/voters”) to a tee. The man does what he says, follows through on promises to the best of his ability and what Congress will give him, and he means what he says no matter how twisted CNN makes him seem. I’m going to follow Donald thru Hell wearing a gasoline suit. Yes, I’m fawning over the guy, just look at Melania and his golden toilet, what is not to like? Remember when the “pussy” tape came out and Ryan and others distanced themselves from Trump, Trump tweeted that they didn’t know how to win and that he would show them how to win. And he did. Sucks to be you guys for 7 more years. Oh, and Ryan is gone.. loOOser!
You didn't read what I said. I said "leaders don't need followers." Trump NEEDS followers. It is part of who he is. He is obsessed with ratings and polls...and has exagerated and lied about both, including the size of his innaguation crowd. He asks people close to him to pledge loyalty. He NEEDS people to follow him, probably so he feels accepted, popular, and important. That is a narcissist, not a leader.
I doubt that Trump is going to make it through 4yrs...forget about 8. If somebody decent ran against him in the primaries, they may even win. If he does make reelection, all Democrats have to do is get people to vote. The last election, voting was supressed. Both sides had fewer people vote, and the Democrats were worse...especially among blacks and other minorities. It's a myth that the Democrats who switched sides made a huge difference. Both sides had people swapping...to very little impact. Trump, even at his best, does not attract a majority of Americans. Remember - HE LOST THE POPULAR VOTE...by MILLIONS of votes. I personaly know some Republicans who have switched parties because of this.
All of the womanizing is also going to haunt him next election. Yeah, look at Melania...she doesn't even want to hold Trump's hand. What's not to like? The other women that hand has touched. I think you are underestimating the affect alienating Republican woman is going to have on the party as Republicans are now the party that has no morals or scruples of any kind. Anything goes, as long as corporations and the rich get a huge tax cut.
With how fast gasoline prices are increasing, that is going to be an expensive suit.