As CNN’s John King said after Donald Trump made his 30 second speech…”He played us.”  Oh we will hear endless media outrage how Trump mistreated President Obama by asking for his actual birth certificate, they will find the air fizzled out of the balloon.  Trump used his stage with the media standing ready to pounce upon whatever he says over the latest issue, he and his staff pulled off the perfect squelch by Trump using the 35 minutes of TV air time as an info commercial.  (See his speech on my facebook page)  First he received major attention on the opening of his new hotel.   Then he paraded out a seemingly endless stream of military Medal of Honor winners and military supporters all giving him glowing support.   Anticipation building as the networks waited for what they thought would be a Trump endless rant at Hillary and Obama.  Instead, he comes out and thanks his supporters and issues a 15 second statement saying “Hillary’s campaign in 2008 started it and I finished it.  Barack Obama was born in America…period.”   Then referred back to the important issues of making America great again and walked off of the stage. Absolutely perfect.  It makes for a perfect brief sound bite the networks are going to find hard to ignore Friday.  Plus he throws in blame upon Hillary Clinton.  Although in the 2008 Hillary/Obama primary battle, Mrs. Clinton did not utter the words, her supporters did and it was put on line igniting the whole Obama birther issue.

The stage will now be set for endless media blistering attacks against Trump.  “He’s a liar.”   “Hillary didn’t start it.”   And on and on.  All the time wasted upon an issue that only Hillary supporters and Afro American’s care about (Trump won’t get much of the Black vote anyway) while Trump will go to his merry way  talking on issues that at present are the key to his winning the election. Independents, Mrs. Clinton is far behind with them, are not going to suddenly flee Trump over this old issue.  And, Hillary will waste important time fool hardy on this old issue.

One must truly congratulate campaign media advisor for Trump, Kellyann Conway for today and the last weeks of now putting Trump in a position to win.  Seeing the results, Trump now listens and trusts her.  She even got him to lower his voice.  If Trump wins, he ought to buy her ten Cadillac’s.

With his gains, States thought to be lost, Colorado, Nevada, Michigan and others are back in play.  He is almost a lock in Iowa now.  His Black American support is almost as high as Mitt Romney in 2012.   And, Nevada, heavily populated with Hispanics, shows the Republican Senator candidate, Joe Heck, winning Harry Reid’s old seat and Trump now in the lead.   Of note, Hispanics are typically hard workers.  The belief that Trump will create jobs has huge appeal.

So stand by for the barrage of anti Trump talk on the news networks of the birther issue and going after Trump.  It is “fools gold.”  It is not a winning issue and leaves Trump more time to keep hammering the critical issues of the day.  Trump repeatedly is hitting hard with speeches on so many important topics.  As for Hillary Clinton….aside for Trump bashing, does anyone really know what her campaign is about.   Jacksjargon has no clue.

Talk about walking back from the dead.  Donald Trump has staged an incredible come back.  By gosh…he just might win.  His appearance on Thursday’s Dr. Oz program was a major success in two ways.  1. His health is excellent except for being over weight at 236 lbs. The man is in incredibly good health with very good genes. Some leftist media types saying he is at 256 lbs. to 266 lbs. are conning you. 2. His daughter Ivanca appeared with him and is becoming a major attraction in her own right. Articulate, successful, mother of three, including an infant, and an outspoken advocate for women’s rights. Doesn’t hurt to be attractive too.  She was the one to persuade her father into his latest child care plan.  It can’t help but gain back some of the lost female votes.

However, the major news, verified in two polls, has Trump leading Hillary in all important Ohio by 4-6%.  He also leads by 2% in critical Florida. Keying in upon a major bell weather Florida county near Tampa that Obama won, Trump leads by over 13%.   And, gaining in States that the Clinton’s people had pulled their ads thought to be “In the bag.” They are not.  He leads in Nevada…gaining in Pennsylvania.  The momentum is obvious.   Plus these polls were taken before Mrs. Clinton’s disasterus  past weeks with the major stumble caught on tape.  Hillary hiding her pneumonia, true to form as her nature, has backfired adding to her untrustworthy numbers.  The most major danger of the blood clots leading to the brain put on the serious drug Coumadin still gets buried.  And don’t forget her five falls.  One causing a serious concussion.  Another a broken elbow.

All this while the Clinton campaign had been running ads 12 to 1 against Trump.   Plus, the polls also measure the enthusiasm aspect.  She 15% behind Trump in that category.  It’s not that Trump has been gaining that much, although he is gaining, it’s that her ratings keep falling. But, never under estimate the huge success of the Democrat get out the vote factor on election day.

Throw in what has become a theme taken up by Trump supporters of Hillary’s dumb remarks that half of Trump supports are deplorable racists, homophobiac’s, Islamic phobiac’s and whatever else she threw in…Trump supporters are selling deplorable supporter tee shirts by the  thousands. It has become a movement.  And, it’s based on one key factor.  Our Country wants CHANGE.

If all this isn’t bad enough for Democrat’s hoping to win the Senate, there is more bad news.  There appears, in conjunction with Trump’s growing appeal, a dimming hope they will take over the Senate according to Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.  Who is flat out worried.  Twenty four Republicans Senators, half running in blue States, are more than holding their own. Only ten Democrat Senators are running for reelection.  They need a net pick up of five seats should Trump win.

So now we approach the first, and most major, debate.  Monday Sept. 26th hosted by NBC’s Lester Holt.  With Hillary’s thirty year career in politics, she is expected to outshine Trump.  She must obviously clearly win.  Trump, most believe, merely must appear competent, not temperamental (most believe she will try to make him angry) and act Presidential.  Some have said if Trump just stands there and reads the phone book he will appear strong.  All of which brings me to Woody Allen’s old line…”90% of success in life is just showing up.”   Nah…he must do more than that…much more.

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Oh it’s just mild pneumonia…she’s fine…everything is going to be hunkey dory.  Nonsense.   Hillary Clinton’ medical history and current condition is such that none other than hardened Dem. pundit Cokie Robert’s says behind the scenes plans are being made as to who might succeed her if she’s forced to drop out of the race.  VP Joe Biden is being talked about.  However, it may be impossible in such a shortage of time.  VP Candidate Tim Kaine is more likely in this unlikely event.

Dr. Kelly Powers, surgeon at Stamford Hospital says Hillary’s Deep Venous Thrombosis is far more worrisome even if Clinton’s people are telling the truth after she virtually collapsed Sunday from pneumonia. The truth seldom comes from the Clinton’s.  This is a blood clot that can lead to terrible consequences including life threatening. A clot can form and be released into the body most anytime.  Once is concerning.  Hillary has had it three times.   She is on a serious  blood thinner drug coumadin.  Doctors will not disclose a patients condition without permission.   Hillary will never grant it..  The voters of America have a right to know the health condition of both Presidential candidates.

In chronological order here’s Hillary’s medical happenings:  2005 faints before a speech. 2009 she falls down and breaks her elbow.  2011 falls bording an airplane. 2012 falls again this time causing a concussion delaying her Benghazi testimony.  2013 suddenly wearing heavy thick glasses due to dizziness and vision problems. February 2016 falls walking up stairs.  During the last two weeks two major uncontrolled coughing spells likely due to her worsening lung condition.  Sunday at the 9/11 ceremony she leaves early.   Virtually collapsing, appearing to be incapable of entering her sports vehicle while having to wait 10-15 minutes because of the suddenness of her circumstances.  Three people, secret service people, lift her onto the vehicle.

Now we’re supposed to believe this scandal ridden woman is ready to be elected to the Presidency of the United States?   When a baseball player, or any major athlete is traded to a different team, they must undergo a complete physical.  Instead we will get carefully worded medical statements from the Clinton’s doctor who Hillary controls in her hip pocket.

ABC’s John Karl reports not revealing Mrs. Clinton’s diagnosed pneumonia on Friday was “borderline deception.”   Supposedly she was “over heated” Sunday on a beautiful day of low humidity and temperatures in the low 80’s.  Then three hours later she makes an appearance in front of her daughters apartment building trying to confirm to all that she is perfectly fine.  This makes jacks jargon skeptical of a so called recovery this fast.  Pneumonia?  Perhaps.  And perhaps not.  Who knows with the Clinton’s.  Could it be she was pumped up with something to make her seem back to normal?   Nothing would be a surprise.

It might be worth considering Hillary Clinton might be having minnie strokes known as TIA’s for Transient Ischemic Attacks.  This is when someone loses consciousness for as little as 30 seconds to several minutes.  They have no memory of what happened.  Suffer no debilitating effects.  Bounce back quickly and often have a serious stroke in the offing.  It’s conceivable this could account for her numerous falls.

Donald Trump is readying a full disclosure of his medical records and dwelling on Hillary’s miserable condemnation of “about half his supporters.  And “The Donald” finally keeping his mouth shut about Hillary’s latest health problem wishing her a speedy recovery.  Hillary was scheduled for a California fund raising trip Tuesday and Wednesday.  No matter how ill she is Hillary will find a way to be back on her feet by Thursday.  She has to convince the voting public she is perfectly fine.   Only she isn’t.   And, in two weeks she is going to debate Donald Trump in the most important moment of her political life.  One can only guess what she will be pumped up with to make it through a ninety minute debate.

Think what you wish.  Love her or hate her.   And let’s not forget her corruption leading to exposing our nations most important secrets to the world.  HILLARY CLINTON IS NOT FIT MENTALLY OR PHYSICALLY TO BECOME PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

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Finally a Fox News rep gets to handle a Presidential debate.  For the first time in the channels 20 year history of  Fox News they will have one person in charge of running a debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.  And no, it’s not Bill O’Reilly.

Chris Wallace says he is thrilled to be selected to question the candidates in the final Presidential debate scheduled for October 19th.  He says it’s a great honor, great responsibility and so proud that the highest rated news channel, by far, finally gets to show what they can do in the highest stakes game of Presidential Debates.  Says Wallace he doesn’t know how he was chosen but he got the call.  And glad his answering service was not on when the call came through.

The first debate, figured to be rated the highest debate ever, will be handled by NBC’s Lester Holt on September 26th.  October 9th the questioners will be ABC’s Martha Raddatz and CNN’s Anderson Cooper.  Wallace may handle the most important debate being the final one before the November election November 8th.  The Vice President debate is scheduled for October 4th hosted by Chicago’s and CBSN’s Elaine Quijano.  A Pilipino American and anchor of a digital news service.

Each debate will have six topics of 15 minutes each.  The moderator will ask their own questions to the candidates given two minutes to respond. Following their answers there will be eleven minutes of open discussion.  Oh brother will the fur fly here.

These four debates, including the VP debate, may very well decide the Presidential election.  The first debate likely will have the largest television audience ever for an event such as this.  However, it will be up against Monday Night NFL football on cable TV.  In the past, the debates always overwhelm football.  However, the October 9th debate will be up against the hugely popular Sunday night NFL football on NBC.  The scheduled game at this point will be between the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers.  Here could be a problem for NBC and the debate audience.  A huge New York audience against the legendary Packers will damage ratings on this one.  Likely to go on as scheduled (there always can be a change) with NBC coverage to be transferred to their poorly rated sister cable station MSNBC.

Fox News Chris Wallace is the son of his most famous father Mike Wallace.  Long time 60 Minutes correspondent known for a style of uncompromising direct questions and exposing criminal enterprises. Some would call Mike Wallace infamous.  But always entertaining.  Near the end of his life, Mike Wallace appeared with his son Chris on Fox News Sunday in an interview.  At the end, in a very touching moment, father reached to shake hands with his son and said the most wonderful thing a father can say to his child…”I’m so proud of you.”

Is there any question Chris Wallace will have this on his mind in preparation for his handling of the final debate, Oct. 19, a Wednesday?   His sentimental thoughts have to be “oh how I wish Dad could see me doing this debate.”  But, true to his profession, true to his news network, true to himself, but most of all true to his father where he learned his interviewing skills, my bet would be on Chris asking the toughest questions in what very well be the most critical moments in our Nations future.  That being the final debate.  And, somewhere, somehow, surely his famous father is more proud than ever.  www.jacksjargon.com

Just when one thinks Trump’s candidacy is rolling he shoots himself in the foot yet again.  After an excellent, and risky, Presidential type performance with the Mexican President during the day, he returns at night to deliver a fiery immigration speech that sets back his campaign.  What on earth was he thinking?  Was he getting cocky because his poll numbers have been soaring against Hillary?   Cocky because of his obvious success with the President of Mexico?  Jacksjargon would love to know when Wednesday nights speech was written.   At an hour and 15 minutes, it was thirty minutes too long.  It was a speech easily seen by undecided voters as an anti Hispanic message just as much as it pleased voters who were already going to vote for him.  In Wednesday nights speech Trump had an opportunity to reach the all important college educated White female voters he desperately needs due to his lack of minority support.  Plus more Independents he is attracting.  He failed.  What he spoke about was worthy, but sensibly needless.  The two main issues to Americans in all polls is the economy and terrorism.  Immigration is far down the list.  He missed a key opportunity that MAY cost him the Presidency.

It’s MAY cost him only because Hillary Clinton is the all time worst Democrat candidate.  In addition to every sort of obvious lie and corruption charge, it now has been found Hillary was still sending classified emails AFTER she was Secretary of State.  As a mere private citizen.  One who feels she is above the law and can hide to run out the clock on getting elected on Nov. 8th.   Trump had just about tied her in the national polls and pulled a slight lead in several key battleground States.  Her unfavorable ratings are now just as high as Trump’s.  She is either too lazy to campaign hard, possibly in weakened health or simply wants to avoid at all costs having to answer anymore questions about her never ending scandals.   And that is Trump’s saving grace.

Thursday Trump did what was best for him.  A much welcoming crowd to the American Legion in Cincinnati and off to another speech later in the day..  One outstanding trait that serves “The Donald” well is his amazing energy.  At 69 years of age, the man is amazing.  Either running a fumes or that is simply what he is like that made him successful.  He just never stops.

So now we wait for another round of polls to see if his momentum was thwarted due to his worthless immigration speech Wednesday night.  Or does one mess after another keep Mrs. Clinton in her downward spiral.  Two candidates so unpopular that the two other candidates, Libertarian ex Gov. Gary Johnson and Green Party (socialist) candidate Jill Stein could actually impact the election.  If they are a factor, Trump will luck out because they take more votes away from Hillary.

It may all boil down to the debates beginning Sept. 28th.  Hillary cramming her wonk books full of knowledge that may hurt much as help her.  And, Trump doing minimal prep preferring to “wing it” as usual.  That’s who he is.  Plus, there is still a realistic chance WikiLeaks will deliver a disaster expose’ of Hillary corruption from her hidden emails likely hacked from her unprotected server.  Dem.’s pooh pooh it, but are actually worried.   If those leaks could get the head of the Democrat Party fired along with two others on a secure server, one can only imagine what an October surprise it might be. Who knows?   It might force Hillary to actually answer tough questions publicly.  A campaign first.

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Hillary Clinton sightings lately have been about as rare as one looking for Big Foot. She has ammo coming from so many sides it must be hard for her to figure which to address or whether to address any of them.  She, supposedly, has been out raising money.  Question is what for?  She has more than enough already.  Two likely reasons for being aloof of reporters as always.  No official press conference in almost a year. Number one she doesn’t want to answer legitimate questions about one scandal after another.  Number two… Hillary has been waiting for Trump to stumble. As jacksjargon suggested earlier let’s wait for polls several weeks down the road for results from the different Trump campaign.  Well, the verdict is in.  Trump has cut her lead in half nationally.  He now has a 1% lead in Ohio.  Same for Florida in several polls. She had been up by 5 to 10% everywhere.  Momentum has shifted.

But first, Donald Trump took a major and very successful step today.  He took a chance on accepting an invitation from the President of Mexico to visit and discuss issues.  He knew he was walking into the “Lions Den.”  It is obvious it went extremely well because the venom coming from the Democrat’s, such as the overly bias and obnoxious Paul Begala on CNN, was over the top in his criticism.  He didn’t discuss who pays for the wall said Begala.  What leader, foreign or domestic, goes into a first get acquainted meeting with that kind of poisoning the well?   Ex Fox contributor, now CNN pundit, Kirsten Powers was giving honest positives of what Trump accomplished today standing next to the Mexican President.  Trump was Presidential in all respects.  He sighted five points of U.S. concern, and Mexico’s concerns.  He handled typical baited questions with ease.   He was Presidential in all ways.  He, with his negotiating strengths, knows how to “Make the Art of the Deal.  It went so well Wednesday that it may detract from his major immigration speech Wednesday night.  It took guts to visit Mexico, with all his past bravado, but “you have to squeeze to get the juice.”  And he did.

As for Hillary Clinton’s current arrows flinging her way, it’s hard to know where to begin. Her friends at the New York Times tells her to shut down the corrupt Clinton Foundation NOW.  The FBI has been ordered by a federal judge to turn over more and more emails suddenly found thought to be deleted.  Plus, all notes from her FBI meeting must be exposed.  Another judge has forced her to answer “under oath” 25 specific questions from Judicial Watch.  They had to sue long ago to get that granted.  It’s now going to be shown why she was not charged by the FBI.  Emails that were supposed to be deleted.  Benghazi again…the Clinton Foundation…and now her most trusted Muslim aid Huma Abiden is finally leaving her husband who exposed himself again on the internet.  Goodness knows what this pervert, Anthony Weiner, might have learned from her top secret documents in their home.

Latest polls indicate Independents in a huge way are swinging to Trump.  Plus, Libertarian Presidential candidate Gary Johnson, along with Green Party candidate Jill Stein, is hurting Mrs. Clinton more than Trump.  If Johnson, now approximately 10% in the average of polls, gets to 15% he will be added to the debate stage with Trump and Hillary making matters easier for Trump in the first debate Sept. 26th.

Where do matters stand at present?   Hillary Clinton still is the heavy favorite.  However, the addition of Kellyanne Conway, an experienced political advisor, has made a huge difference.   It’s been known on this blog,  Donald Trump was never my choice for the GOP nomination.  He wasn’t my 2nd, 3rd or 4th choice.  But, compared to Hillary Clinton, and now seeing Trump tested in a Country he had verbally assaulted, there is simply no question who would best lead our Country.  Trump is a person more people can rally around.  Hillary Clinton is no leader, corrupt and a bore.  But, she has huge money and major sects of minorities who will stick with her.  She’ll hand out more “Goodies” for votes.

The legendary basketball coach Bobby Knight had a saying, in winning three national championships, “You have to put yourself in a position to win.”  I think of that now as Trump inches forward.       www.jacksjargon.com

The key to watch in the Presidential election is to watch for the polls in the next two weeks.   With Hillary Clinton’s scandal after scandal being exposed even by liberal media and liberal sources is one key component.   The other is the new Trump approach staying on message with teleprompter well written speech’s.   His attack on Hillary is “vintage stuff.”   He is knocking out her argument before she gives her speech.  That’s the way debates are won in high school and college.  Knock out the opponents answers and attack points before they are given.

Trump is for change.  That is strong. It’s what people want in the USA.  Trump’s appeal to Blacks and Hispanics, although heavily criticized by liberals and well do to people of color, will have an affect.  The deluge of Hillary scandals and Trump’s dynamic communication now with a strong message is bound to have an impact.  Win or lose, the GOP nominee is taking it to the Democrats like no Presidential candidate has done since President Harry Truman in 1948.   If Trump can get his message out not just through speeches but with commercials ads in key battleground States, his momentum will get stronger.

Are the changes working?  It takes time to register with many people who are not politically astute.  If the polls show a significant increase for Trump in the next several weeks, he has a reasonable chance to win.  Plus one more thing…..there is growing indications WikiLeaks will announce damaging info on Hillary before the election.  Those sources are clear they want Trump to win.  They truly dislike Hillary.

So watch closely now for a change in the polls in the next several weeks.  If his momentum grows as it appears will happen, he has a solid chance to win.  If no gain in the polls, it will show his efforts are not going to cut it.   Wait, watch and listen the next two weeks.  And, you’ll have true incite as to the next President of the USA.  Throw in solid debates by Trump and he just might make it.

We are approaching an absolute key boiling point.

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Sunday afternoon, 2:45 ET, the maligned men’s Olympic basketball team plays for their 3rd consecutive Gold Metal.  They play Serbia after taking down Spain Friday in what was thought to be their toughest test.  They should beat Serbia handily.  But this team is no where near the dominant team in recent years.  Many questions are being asked why this years team does not excel as in past years.

Saturday the Women’s Olympic team won their 6th straight gold medal.  Again they outclassed easily all their opponents. Why are they so good?  They play more as a team. A much more experienced and cohesive team.  Plus, they are no nonsense bunch.  Their purpose for being there is to win.  Not to take a vacation.  It’s dedication.

On the contrary, the USA Men’s team has rather staggered through their competition, but still winning.  Why don’t they play as well as the ladies?  Two main reasons: 1. the most talented players from the NBA are not in Rio.   Said Lebron James after watching this less talented and more taking things in stride team….”I should have played there.” 2. They do not play together very well as a team.  Some reports are the players are out too late and too often.  Reports indicate some players feel they are on a vacation.  Being quartered on a cruise ship, one would think it would make them more cohesive. They are not.  Hall of Fame Duke Coach Mike Krzyewski has had his hands full trying to mold these players into a true team concept.

Will they win gold for the 3rd straight time on Sunday?   Sure.  Serbia is not Spain.  Lately the USA have played better as they had to do.   Thank goodness for Kevin Durant.  A true dedicated pro who always plays hard.  A real winner.  So they will roll along into another Gold Medal on Sunday.  Coach K. should get two Gold Metals for working with this bunch.  Let’s hope Carmelo Anthony gets his act together and plays to his potential.   But, even if he doesn’t it won’t matter.  Even our 2nd string NBA players are better than their competition.  And yet, somehow that 3rd straight Gold Metal for the men’s Olympic basketball team this year will seem a bit tarnished.

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If the election was to be held today, it would be a blood bath.  Or more apt, a land slide in favor of Hillary Clinton.   She leads in all the polls including critical battle ground States.  However, Thursday night’s speech was something Trump simply knocked out of the park.  This was a more humanized Trump.  At the onset he said he regrets past comments especially those that may have caused personal pain.  And then he went on to  effectively take Hillary Clinton a part from limb to limb.  The impact of his two new advisors was clearly on display.  At this point in the campaign it was Trump’s finest hour.  So now the campaign truly begins. Post Labor Day most poorly informed voters begin to pay attention. No question the Hillary camp took notice.  Unquestionably the polls are going to begin to change.   Her national lead down to 4%. Plus his base will begin to come back.   But, one speech is merely one speech.  However, he began his comeback Thursday night.

Here is what he needs to do to win:  The start of Trump’s TV ads.  They begin today and they are solid.  Hillary has spent over a hundred million dollars.  Trump has spent virtually nothing.  This ends now.  He needs to continue the temperament he showed Thursday night.  Sincerity, leadership qualities and going straight to the American people including everyone. He made special remarks to Afro Americans and Hispanics with common sense thoughts and idea’s.  At one point Trump remarked 70% of the American people think our Country is going in the wrong direction.  Hillary Clinton is more of the same.  “We need change people.” “What have we got to lose?”  In the debates to come beginning late September, Trump can make a direct appeal without the media filtering it. Hillary Clinton now knows what she is in for.  Also, the email scandals and now the Clinton Foundation is a new scandal being investigated to Trumps favor. Stand by for a possible October surprise expected from WikiLeaks revealing emails hacked.  Goodness knows what they might reveal. Democrat’s are worried and now asking reporters if they know anything of what is to come.  Hillary and her supporters likely are over confident and less motivated.  But, they do have a much better get out the vote procedures but with less enthusiasm.  Perjury charges may be leveled at Mrs. Clinton for obviously lying to Congress revealed by FBI Director James Comey.  Another consideration is “closet Trump supporters.”   These are the ones who will vote for Trump but wouldn’t tell a calling poll taker.  Hillary’s health is in question. According to famed Doctor Drew Pinsky saying she received improper treatment for her Deep Venous  Trombosis.   A condition that can cause blood clots.  He feels she may have used some long time family Arkansas doctor who was using 1950’s treatment.  Probably to hide details from the public is jacksjargon thought.  Remember she had a bad fall.  Possible concussion.

That’s a partial list of what Trump now needs to do and what may happen.  Still a long shot.   But significant change is in the air.  And who knows what domestic or international events might occur.  A major terrorist attack and who knows what else could change everything.  She’s way ahead. But, there is no sure thing in politics.  Especially a candidate who is a weak campaigner at best and fears having a press conference.  No way Hillary Clinton can come close to what Donald Trump did Thursday night.

If you are a Hillary supporter, don’t think she has it in the bag.  If you are a Trump supporter…….he’s back…….

The Presidential campaign is now on.   Stay with jacksjargon for political updates.

On the one hand we have the Republican Presidential candidate saying regularly “stupid stuff.”  On the other hand we have the Democrat candidate who, along with her husband, are “The Bonnie and Clyde of American politics.  One thing after an other in the wackiest of all time Presidential election campaigns.  Coming off of a praised performance on his economic plan/speech Monday, Donald Trump did it again.   But, that’s just the half of it.  Hillary’s messes are in the mix as well.

At a rally Tuesday, Donald Trump speaking about the gun rights second amendment, “Hillary wants to abolish the second amendment.”  Harking back to his winging it on the stump ways, said Trump in part…”If she gets in she picks the judges. There’s nothing you can do folks. Although the second amendment people…maybe there is…I don’t know.”  So he creates another firestorm in a joking attempt suggesting gun rights people might take action if she’s elected.   Oh Brother.  The Secret Service is on alert.

Meanwhile Hillary has more of her own problems. Likely worse, but over shadowed by Trump’s latest gaffe. Newly released Hillary emails once again showed top donors to the Clinton Foundation were seeking favors from the State Dept. while Hillary was in charge.  The New York Times touted “sometimes overlapping interests between the Clinton Foundation and the State Dept. while she was Sec. of State.”  Ex Bill Clinton advisor, Doug Band, called Hillary’s office looking to get a job at the State Dept. for a person “who was important to take care of.”  Hillary’s top aid Huma Abedin responded “We’ve had him on our radar for sometime.  Personel is sending him options.”  Another request also revealed.   And the beats goes on.  At Hillary Clinton’s Florida rally spouting concerns for anymore shootings such as in Orlando it turns out none other than the father of the killer, who slaughtered 45 people, is seated prominently right behind her.  A man who is still under investigation by the FBI and a prominent pro Taliban supporter.  How in the world did he get in there waving a Hillary for President flag?   Plus, Mrs. Clinton is still taking pile on criticism for her lies in the email scandal. She is now lying about her lies.  But wait.  There is more.  There is reason to believe an Iranian nuclear scientist who was hung two days ago in his home Country, was mentioned on her email home server, having helped United States.  Her server being hacked likely extended a death warrant for our likely “helper” as mentioned.

Back to Trump Tuesday, says Bloomberg political editor, Mark Halperin talking about “The Donald” suggesting violence in any way being dangerous.  “Trump’s remark is certain to dominate this news cycle and be in the political blood stream for a long time.”  Said his co host Donnie Deutsch, “Asasination jokes are not funny.”  “Trump simply does not have the temperament to be President of the United States.”

Plus influential Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins came out Tuesday morning saying there is simply no way she can back Trump joining the growing club.  She listed all his unforgettable remarks in her announcement.  In addition, a growing list of military advisors say Trump is unfit to be President.

So it’s over for Trump right?   Not so fast. The influential Wall Street Journal praised Trump’s economic speech as did other prominent Republican sources calling it excellent.  And how can anyone forget Hillary’s list of her other potential problems that could devastate her.   At any future moment WikiLeaks could release hacked copies of her 32,000 deleted emails that would end her political aspirations with possible criminal actions or charges.  And, to top it off, two families who lost their sons at Benghazi are suing Hillary for negligence and defamation for her essentially accusing them of lying when she told them a video caused the raid as their bodies were being unloaded from the airplane.

Where does this cavalcade of fiasco’s leave us at this present time of the Presidential election?  Incredibly, considering Donald Trump’s disaster during the last two weeks, says Bloomberg political editor Mark Halperin….”Forget the national numbers. State wise he’s in decent shape. If I was him I’d say wow…what if I didn’t have a bad two weeks.”  With Hillary throwing tons of money for ads in key battleground States, Trump virtually doing nothing, he is tied with her in Florida. Seven per cent down in Ohio and down only 4% in Iowa. Plus he raised 82 million dollars from small donors alarming the Clinton camp.

How’s this for a closer, the man who leaked the scandalous Democrat emails disparaging Sen. Bernie Sanders in order to promote Hillary is in the news.  This was the fracas causing Dem. Chairman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to resign and several others fired later.  He was shot in the back and killed while out jogging.   No money or wallet was taken.  WikiLeaks Assange says he was in danger making those leaks.  “Our sources take risks.”  But would not confirm the murdered man was working for WikiLeaks.  Based on past history, who wouldn’t think the Clinton’s would be involved?

What’s the point of all these happenings?   Obviously, we have two of the most despised people running for the highest office in the world.  One who simply can’t avoid shooting himself in the foot with regularity.  And the other a person with no scruples who stands for nothing.  Merely money and power her entire life who made a name for herself by marrying a man she knew was going somewhere in the world.  The epitome of a marriage of convenience where the wife accepts extraordinary infidelity to advance her own cause.  Who would you choose?   Doesn’t matter. Only a provable batch of scandal at the Clinton Foundation or WikiLeaks exposes catastrophic email damage will keep Hillary Clinton from being our next President.

But, then again, who knows what the GOP has in store for “The Donald” as he fades.