Ten Reasons Donald Trump Won the Republican Nomination

Ten Reasons Donald Trump Won the Republican Nomination by Dr. Jim Denison

Why did he win the nomination? Consider ten factors:

One: Trump is not a professional politician. Republicans' trust in government is below 10 percent, its lowest point since polling began in the 1940s. Voters wanted a candidate who isn't part of the "system" and says what he thinks regardless of political correctness. Trump's claim, "I am your voice," was met with resounding cheers last night.

Two: Trump has achieved success in the "real world." His business employs over 22,000 people; Forbes estimates his personal net worth at $4.5 billion. Voters wanted someone who knows how to run things and embodies the American Dream.

Three: Trump has celebrity and name recognition. Americans love celebrities, as do news outlets. The New York Times estimates that Trump received $2 billion worth of free media coverage during the presidential primaries.

Four: Trump embodies voters' anger. According to surveys, 67 percent of Americans say they are angry at the federal government; 84 percent are angry with Congress. Trump's belligerence mirrors the spirit of the times.

Five: Trump promises to protect the religious freedom of Christians. A higher percentage than ever before believe it has become more difficult to be an evangelical Christian in recent years.

Six: Trump says he loves our nation. Seven in ten Republicans believe President Obama doesn't love America. Trump's supporters believe that their candidate ran for president for no reason except to serve our country.

Seven: Trump promises to defend us from our enemies. Seventy-six percent of Republicans believe that Islam is as "at odds" with American values. Trump promises to keep terrorists out of our country and to rebuild our military.

Eight: Trump promises to control immigration. By more than a two-to-one margin, Republicans who supported Trump said immigrants weaken society.

Nine: Trump says he'll protect American jobs. Many are frustrated with the economy and believe foreign trade is stealing our jobs. White working-class voters supported Trump in the primaries over all other GOP candidates combined.

Ten: Trump "can't be bought." According to Gallup, 75 percent of Americans believe corruption is widespread in our government. By self-funding his primary campaign, his supporters say, Trump did not sell himself to outside interests.