Posted on 10/03/2015 2:49:22 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Throughout this surprising Summer of Trump, Americans at his raucous rallies have volunteered that The Donald is the strong, competent, blunt-talking leader America needs.
How do they know?
"I watch 'The Apprentice,'" said more than one.
It used to be that a career in public service was the experience folks looked for in sizing up a president. But with politicians increasingly viewed as detached from the reality of the people they're elected to serve, could the new road to the White House actually run through reality TV?
You may be a little skeptical about whether managing Gary Busey and Dennis Rodman for an hour on TV qualifies one to deal with ISIS and Putin, but now there is new evidence that Trump's 14 years as ringmaster of "The Apprentice" and "The Celebrity Apprentice" were a nice foundation for his latest venture -- at least in the minds of those who watched the show....
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I never watched the Apprentice but I have watched Obama and compared him to Trump. ‘Nuf said.
Watching him in the Boardroom was AWESOME and INSPIRING!!
Most Americans may watch The Apprentice - I never did. But as a NYer I knew him for 40 years. I don’t think he’s a perfect candidate - and I hope he continues to educate himself- but he is a real man with a strong character. That he has a heavy NY accent helps him in my case, as well.
Axelrod should know. Obama was all image in 2008.
Axelrod can’t acknowledge that rather than merely “playing an uber businessman and master manager an hour a week” Trump has actually been that for decades.
That those who have watched his show are more favorable toward him suggests that he has staying power in terms of likability, which is important in a presidential candidate—or president.
I saw a fair number of episodes because of my kids' viewing habits.
Good golly! Are those...jumpropes?!?
I wonder if he has a chance to win his own state...
What do you think? I get the idea it’s very unlikely.
Well, Reagan did. But, I admit, it’s chancy.
Don’t forget Obama was a senator for about—ten minutes. :^)
When he was awarded the star on Hollywood walk of fame if wee said he was the only person to receive the award for playing himself.
Ivanka’s inlays are orthodox Jews as was his fathers partner. He is well thought of in that community. His father and he have worked with mob, ethnic tradesmen, for decades. The women in the family are all connected to the fashion industry. He has written 17+ books so he will well known in literary community. He has season tickets to sport events and is seen there (even participating in WWWW) He’s built ice rink and Veteran memorial.
And on and on. Trump is going to do just fine in NYC and thweefore NY state
He has a better chance than anyone since Reagan. I’ve always said that in union heavy NY, a candidate that took a hard line on illegal immigration could make a serious play for the state. Couple that with his performance among black voters and it actually could be a doable thing. Crazy to think about, but these are crazy times!
If he gets the nomination, who is he going to nominate for VP: Kim Kardashian?
If you want to win the uninformed voters, you have to go where the uninformed voters go.
Good for Trump!
Actually, yeah.
He also didn't tell the entrepreneurs what he thought they did wrong....he asked what THEY thought they did wrong.
I agree....awesome.
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