Race for U.S. president is the biggest show of 2016
Donald Trump About eight months ago, I wrote a blog post on Donald Trump, wondering if his recently-launched campaign to gain the Republican Party's nomination for president would have staying power. It most definitely has, as his wins in primary after primary have shown. Most of the media commentary on his primary wins, in both Canada and the United States, has focused on his crudeness, his comments on Mexicans and Muslims, his attacks on those who hold him to account (Megyn Kelly of Fox News being the best example) and his unsuitability for presidential office. One of the best comments in that regard comes from Michael Gerson of the Washington Post, who is a former aide and speechwriter to President George W. Bush. Clearly, Trump is resonating with many voters in the various primaries held thus far. Whether this is due to crudeness (which is doubtful) or policy (his immigration policies do resonate with many Americans) is impossible to accurately measure. A look at hi...