Posted on 07/16/2015 9:17:29 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
Since announcing his presidential bid last month, Donald Trump has thrown haymakers at a variety of candidates, but he’s gone after Jeb Bush with particular zeal. He has called the former Florida governor a “total disaster,” has asked “How the hell can you vote for this guy?” and has even gone after Bush’s Mexican-born wife on Twitter.
Now, those close to his campaign say, Bush, who has taken on the mantle of front-runner, is bracing for the possibility of a presidential debate pile-on — with Trump leading the charge.
Gaming out how Trump — a bombastic figure who refuses to abide by the usual rules of political decorum — will present himself has become a growing subject of speculation in Bush’s world. During one recent phone call with a political ally, Bush pointedly asked about the surging real estate mogul. What, the friend recalled the former governor wondering out loud, was behind Trump’s antics, and what was he trying to accomplish?
“Trump presents a challenge for Bush because he’s a hand grenade,” said Nelson Warfield, a longtime Republican strategist who has prepared a number of candidates for debates. “His people understand that and will be prepared for anything that comes their way.”
As the Aug. 6 debate grows closer, some Republicans are relishing the prospect of Trump tearing the bark off the former governor — or, at the very least, trying to trip him up. “Trump has one target and one target only,” said an adviser to a rival GOP candidate. “He’s going to bring a lawn mower for Bush.”
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
” Trump — a bombastic figure who refuses to abide by the usual rules of political decorum “
At the same time this is the most accurate description of Trump and the reason he’s seeing political popularity.
Jeb will get crucified by Trump.
“He’s going to bring a lawn mower for Bush.”
I think “hedge trimmer” would be an apter metaphor. Or weed whacker.
Hope he trims Bush into a topiary.
Will Nanny Karl be there?
Trump will pick up on the Sanctuary City theme he spoke about in AZ. He won’t let Juan weasel out of it neither! I like Trump!
Between Trump and Cruz he’ll have a snowball’s chance in a blast furnace. And Huckabee knows how to get a syrupy, snide televangelist jab in there, if he doesn’t take John Ellis Bush’s side...
Trump needs to toss the shrub a piece of chalk and tell him to draw a circle to mark the spot on the stage where he wants his nuts to land when Trump neuters him.
LOL! Good one.
Jeb vs. Trump... a knockdown “yo mamma is” debate...
Don’t count Huckabee out he is a Used Jesus Salesman...
WHat can he do to make you a deal today...
These politicians have never faced anybody who really knows how to stand up to them. AND look how poorly they do standing up to democrats.
I can’t believe how lifeless and ignorant a political class we have. Well I can believe it, politicians are nothing burgers.
“Bush pointedly asked about the surging real estate mogul. What, the friend recalled the former governor wondering out loud, was behind Trump’s antics, and what was he trying to accomplish?”
What Trump is trying to accomplish is to keep an incompentent RINO from becoming President of the United States. And I applaud him. Bush would be annihilated in general election anyway.
Hmmm, Houston, I think we found the problem....
Donald Scissorshands
I HOPE SO!
Totally agree. Bush is the Dems Dream Ticket. If the GOP is stupid enough to nominate this jerk, they deserve to go the way of the Whigs and Federalists.
Yep, he's already peeing his pants.
Good one!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.