The sole purpose of a political party in a representative republic is to choose and support candidates that can win elections.  After eight years of Obama the 2016 election has become extraordinarily important and who the Republicans choose as their presidential nominee must win in November.  Therefore, it is time for a proverbial “Dutch Uncle” talk without the usual rancor, meaningless accusations, vile epithets and unthinking loyalty to any one candidate. In 2012 approximately 127 million Americans voted in the presidential election (in 2008 there were nearly 130 million).  It is generally estimated that between 130 million and 132 million will vote this year in a nation with ever changing demographics and voting patterns.  Donald Trump is the current leader and odds on favorite to win the Republican nomination and challenge Hillary Clinton.  As of today what are Trump’s unvarnished chances to win in November? In 2012, 53% of the...(Read Full Article)