Obama will be tough to beat in 2012. We cannot take victory for granted, otherwise 2012 will be 1996 and not 1980.
Donald Trump does possess some attrinutes that could work well for him. For one, he’s already a household name and a bit of a celebrity. This is important in our sound-bite and celebrity worshipping culture.
More importantly, Donald Trump presents an image of toughness and decisiveness. This isn’t just an act for a TV show, it’s how he became who he is. Those qualities will stand in sharp contrast to Obama’s record of weakness and indecision.
He also understands the free market and how business works. This is a guy who would drive our economic engine by simply standing aside.
I also like his attitude toward the Chicoms and the Arabs.