Ride the Political Wave

The dynamics of the 2016 political landscape highlighted how candidates like Jeb Bush struggled against a unique force represented by Donald Trump, who capitalized on prevailing anti-immigration sentiments and extreme voter interests. Bush's traditional approach proved inadequate as voters in primary elections gravitated toward Trump's boldness and his ability to resonate with more engaged, often extreme constituents. Despite criticisms of Bush's performance, underlying qualities such as aggression and a combative style, which Trump wielded effectively, were seen as innate traits that couldn't be developed, underscoring the challenges faced by conventional politicians in adapting to the election's radical shifts.

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