OTM: Party People

      In this On The Media podcast, they discuss Donald Trump behavior and how it doesn't seem presidential. Also considering his brutal honesty and unfiltered rhetoric, what kind of person would support man like this for president?

       It's no secret that traditional politicians and journalists are baffled by the changes Donald Trump has brought to politics. It seems as if he can say what ever he wants and see no political backlash. The media has thrown their absolute best at Trump, yet his pole numbers just continue to rise. Traditional politicians are so careful and scripted in the way they speak that when compared to Trump they seem untrustworthy and unprepared. For example, during a GOP debate Senator Marco Rubio collapsed under the pressure and repeated a line ("Obama knows exactly what he is doing") over 5 times in row on national television, shedding light on the scripted ways of traditional politicians. 
     
     So when the public sees Trump speaking freely as ever, its as if they've finally got a breath of fresh air; even if his his rhetoric seems un-presidential. In a world that has endless access to information, the public is not as easily lied to or manipulated. So although Trump seems over aggressive at times, he also seems much more trustworthy and honest which has proven so far to be the pivoting factor in the GOP primaries.

      As for Trumps voters-they're considered the "silent majority". GOP primaries in every state are seeing record breaking numbers coming out to vote. However Journalists are left puzzled because he has broken every unspoken rule in the book of politics and they can't wrap their head around why people would vote for him. Its gotten to the point that they're bashing his supporters saying they are a rowdy, un-educated group of white, angry Americans. But the truth is these Americans are no different they any other. They just are tired of the political gridlock that has increased more than ever during Obamas presidency; leaving them believing we need someone who is tough, one that has had a successful history of leading and uniting. So in short politicians and journalist are terrified of Trump because of his unpredictability and have lost their power and influence over the people, leaving them feeling powerless.