GOP strategists to Jeb: Treat Trump with kid gloves

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http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/247588-gop-strategists-to-jeb-treat-trump-with-kid-gloves

Jeb Bush needs to walk a fine line in responding to Donald Trump’s attacks, Republican strategists say, and avoid going toe-to-toe with the brash New Yorker.

They say getting into a “food fight” with Trump would diminish Bush, the two-time Florida governor who is a leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination.

But Bush also can’t sit back and let Trump’s barbs go unchallenged, Republican operatives say, so he will have to pick his battles as the 2016 races unfolds.
So far, Bush has jabbed at Trump occasionally, without being dragged into a full-fledged feud.

The even-handed approach seems to be paying off, as Bush’s poll numbers have surged in the past few weeks.

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[Wellstone ruled]

1. Boner and Mitch will be do stand up at

the Sunday so called News Puppet shows. Lovin it,you just knew the Republicans would do a flame out,just a matter of time.

[TheCowsCameHome]

2. Ignore 'em Jeb, go after that pelt-headed clown.

Show 'em your grit - he'll fall apart like dollar watch. We've got your back.

[Midnight Writer]

3. Jeb can't afford to alienate the Republican base

Trump is taking his cue from right-wing hate radio, conspiracy web sites, Fox News and the paranoid billionaire clubs.

And guess what? He is winning in Republican polls.

Republicans have fed and encouraged a base of cranks, haters and the ignorant, and now that base controls the whole damn party.