TRUMP DOUBLES DOWN ON BILL CLINTON'S PAST – AT 9:58 A.M. ET:   I honestly don't understand it, and neither do a number of Trump watchers.  He was becoming so successful by delivering thoughtful, well-written speeches on major policy issues.  He was becoming a president.  And now he's back in the weeds, the old Trump returning.  He's down in the polls since the debate, and maybe he thinks is the way to get back.  I can't say I agree.  From Fox: 

Donald Trump’s campaign is signaling that Bill Clinton’s history of affairs and alleged sexual misconduct – as well as Hillary Clinton’s treatment of the women involved – is now fair game, after his Democratic opponent took the first shot by calling out his own negative comments toward women at Monday’s debate.

The Republican nominee took a direct swipe at the former president during a New Hampshire rally on Thursday, in a sign of jabs to come.

"The American people have had it with years and decades of Clinton corruption and scandal," Trump said. "And impeachment for lying. … Remember that?"

Trump and his surrogates argue that Clinton opened the door when she raised accusations during Monday’s debate that Trump called former Miss Universe Alicia Machado names like “Miss Piggy” and taunted her.

COMMENT:  Oh Donald, don't take the bait!  One of the first rules of politics is that only amateurs stay mad.  Clinton is trying to bait you away from a serious discussion of the issues, and you're going right along with it.

Go back to serious discussion.  Your numbers rose dramatically when you began to express your vision for America.  Voters are looking for assurance that you can be president. 

September 30, 2016