Donald Trump has officially assumed the mantel of the Republican Party. His rise to power, which seemed unfathomable just a few short months ago, is now incredibly real. Many who shrugged him off as a joke have replaced that laughter with shrieks of horror.
But is his clock ticking?
Hilary Mantel, innit?
No, Tim.
He’s now *wearing* the mantel.
That’s what assumed means in this context.
Must be bloody uncomfortable.
Mantle….
Danielle Moody-Mills…
Check out her bio on Linkedin, and if the reason fly-over territory has embraced Donald Trump doesn’t hit you in the face half way through it, you’re dead between the ears.