For the first time in several months, I had complete and total respect for something that Donald Trump said. After a stunning defeat to Ted Cruz in the Iowa caucus, his concession speech was mature and properly tempered. Then, silence. Was he rethinking everything? Would he allow his candidacy to mature after learning the depths of the mess he’s created for himself? No. He returned the next day to hitting Twitter with excuses and insults.
It started with a reversal of his bravado about how he’s dominating in this poll and that poll. The polls love him. The people love him. That’s what he’s been saying for a long time. He’s also been very conspicuous in declaring that he would win Iowa, that he had no doubts, and that he’d spent a lot of time in Iowa. After losing, he reversed course completely and tried to blow it all off:
My experience in Iowa was a great one. I started out with all of the experts saying I couldn't do well there and ended up in 2nd place. Nice
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
Because I was told I could not do well in Iowa, I spent very little there – a fraction of Cruz & Rubio. Came in a strong second. Great honor
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
.@Morning_Joe @mikebarnicle on @realDonaldTrump: He finished 2nd but he made the turn successfully like a pro"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
"@ellenEspence @realDonaldTrump Amazing job in Iowa! Cruz just barely won."
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
"@93101Dianne @realDonaldTrump if you can do that well in Iowa then I see you acing it in all other significant states. Momentum is growing"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
"@stephbewitching @realDonaldTrump All you haters need to realize Trump got the second highest vote in history. And he's never held office!"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
There was the usual drumbeat of calling the situation unfair. It’s becoming so common that it’s starting to sound like a punchline. It doesn’t matter whether it’s the media, the voters, the other candidates, a question, a situation… the whole world is apparently unfair to Trump. Thankfully, we only had to see it pop up a couple of times today in his Twitter feed.
The media has not covered my long-shot great finish in Iowa fairly. Brought in record voters and got second highest vote total in history!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
I will be talking about my wonderful experience in Iowa and the simultaneous unfair treatment by the media-later in New Hampshire. Big crowd
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
In Trump’s own mind, he deserves a lot more credit than he’s getting. This is particularly humorous considering that he’s been getting heaps of praise for weeks about how well he’s doing, how he’s mostly self-funding his campaign, and of course the fact that he gets more coverage than all of the other GOP candidates combined.
I don't believe I have been given any credit by the voters for self-funding my campaign, the only one. I will keep doing, but not worth it!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
Finally, he had to start tossing out insults. That’s his way. He insults people. His graciousness towards Ted Cruz and the people of Iowa was wiped away by a pair of Tweets that revealed how he really feels about them both.
"@restorereality Iowa is meaningless…keep pushing forward, run the table in NH SC NV and Super Tuesday. America needs you! #TrumpTrain"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
Anybody who watched all of Ted Cruz's far too long, rambling, overly flamboyant speech last nite would say that was his Howard Dean moment!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2016
It was nice to see a humble side of Donald Trump even if it only lasted for a brief moment. The bombast has returned. He has a huge lead in the polls going into New Hampshire. Will they fail him again or will he turn entertained enthusiasm into a victory the second time around?
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