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2016 Postmortem

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EricMaundry

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Fri Dec 2, 2016, 01:12 PM Dec 2016

The Most Telling Moment at Trump's Bizarre Victory Rally Was Not What You Think [View all]

They were excited to hear the familiar message and for Trump to continue to bash former opponents; from Clinton to their own governor, John Kasich. When Clinton was mentioned, the crowd chanted their old favorite, "Lock Her Up." Trump did not seem to mind that.

But he did make a somewhat feeble attempt to be presidential, turning back to the teleprompter for a set of prepared remarks on uniting the country.

"We condemn bigotry and prejudice in all of its forms," he read, words most likely written by Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway.

But the crowd, much more attuned to Trump's dog whistles and candid insults, was not fooled for a second.

"We denounce all of the hatred and we forcefully reject the language of exclusion and separation," Trump continued.

"We're gonna come together. We have no choice," he added. "We have to and it's better, it's better."

The audience was resoundingly silent. That is not what they elected Donald Trump for.

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That was a disgusting display flamingdem Dec 2016 #1
I have been sick since Nov 9th, but even more after last night adigal Dec 2016 #30
Actions speak louder than words. ohtransplant Dec 2016 #2
Those Ralph Waldo Emrson quotes are so descriptive of Don the Con... iluvtennis Dec 2016 #15
The idea of "rallies" kinda freaks me out.... WilliamPlanke Dec 2016 #3
it's his medicine, barbtries Dec 2016 #16
No kidding. HurricaneWarning Dec 2016 #17
His rallies are a desperate cry MontanaMama Dec 2016 #4
The place was half empty MFM008 Dec 2016 #5
Some folks are reserving tickets & not showing up... RobertDevereaux Dec 2016 #12
thats ok MFM008 Dec 2016 #19
"Dear Supporters: Becoming President was more important than being honest. However, .... Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #6
Tell us how you REALLY feel Proud Liberal Dem Dec 2016 #9
Yep. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2016 #10
We need to keep asking them in the next four years, "How's that workin' for ya?" LuckyLib Dec 2016 #13
this MFM008 Dec 2016 #20
I quit calling it a victory tour. watoos Dec 2016 #7
All of these people will deny voting for him in a few years. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2016 #8
Indeed. Try finding a Republican who will openly admit voting for GW Bush. Buzz Clik Dec 2016 #21
Yep! montana_hazeleyes Dec 2016 #34
+1 uponit7771 Dec 2016 #35
I could not listen but for a couple of minutes.. can't do it secondwind Dec 2016 #11
I had that same problem... Blanks Dec 2016 #27
Hmmmm - he seems to be still messaging under handly IMO mazzarro Dec 2016 #14
I don't see how this can continue. Isn't he going to actually have to goven at some point. RAFisher Dec 2016 #18
yes Afromania Dec 2016 #22
I'm pretty sure his plan is to have zero press conferences and duck out of everything he can- bettyellen Dec 2016 #23
True. He'll phone it in, or simply do a video. No risk, no face-to-face -- just an endless LuckyLib Dec 2016 #25
post modern president Afromania Dec 2016 #32
Welcome to DU...I really enjoy your wit. pbmus Dec 2016 #29
Awesome! TrishaJ Dec 2016 #33
Angertainment on steroids. eom Blanks Dec 2016 #28
I'd call it his "I Lost the Popular Vote by 2.5 million" rally. Tanuki Dec 2016 #24
"We denounce all of the hatred and we forcefully reject the language of exclusion and separation." Different Drummer Dec 2016 #26
I can't bear to look at that orange, doughy, scrunched-up mug of his... VOX Dec 2016 #31
Good post. TransitJohn Dec 2016 #36
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