Donald Trump is Winning Me Over... and Quick

Reaganite Republican ^ | April 12, 2011 | Reaganite Republican

[Reaganite Republican]

"I don't hear (Team Obama) talking about Mr Pawlenty 

or anybody else... they're only talking about Trump"

Donald Trump is already claiming to be the one Barack Obama fears the most, and based upon the telling cheap shot that 
David Plouffe -of DNC Troll Patrol fame- took last weekend on Face the Nation... he may be right.

Trump's people are now investigating Obama's well-shrouded background, employing "great resources... looking into it very seriously". Like the seasoned competitor and showman that he is, The Donald also makes sure to let loose a daily round or two himself to keep that Trump name on the front pages whilst he chips away steadily at the false Obama narrative...

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Recent noteworthy quotes:

"I am very conservative"

"I'm Barack Obama's worst nightmare"

"I am a Christian... I believe in God"

"I think the Bible is, certainly, it is THE book"

"China is running away with our jobs, they're just doing a number on us like never before."

"Libya! a total mess- I mean, the man is doing a terrible job as president"

"(Obama) has no control over OPEC because they don't respect him"

"You're going to see your gasoline for your car be six, seven, 
and eight dollars a gallon very soon"

"Just show us the (Obama long-form BC) proof"

"I like how now (Obama) says 'we have to work on the budget'- where the heck has he been for the last two years?"

"Here's a guy who's never done a deal in his life, except with Tony Rezko..."

"His grandmother said very clearly he was born in Kenya... 
until all the handlers went crazy"

"...why is his family arguing over which hospital he was born in? 
They don't even know..."

"Let the ObamaCare case go straight to the Supreme Court"

"The last person they want to run against is me... and I know that from a fact, from people who are very close to Obama"

"I will tell you this: the country's not respected... it's poorly run... we're a laughing stock throughout the world..."

"There are a lot of things we can do to reduce that deficit... 
and I mean in a hurry"

"I would love to take (Obama) on"

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Trump 2012...?

Truth be told, the knee-jerk reaction was negative... then I started thinking: I want a real fighter to rip into Obama hard while also a true conservative we can depend on to swing a mean budget axe... willing to go on the offensive to unseat this heinous regime in the most aggressive fashion possible.  Otherwise, the unholy Prog/MSM alliance will simply chew us up... much as they've already done to Palin, sadly.

But it's not just the debt, and of all our numerous simultaneous crises the economy is the one likely to make or break the 2012 election, barring a terrorist attack or other momentous event. 

Who do we have running (or thinking about it) that possesses the acumen for jump-starting entrepreneurs and small business? We can't affford to fail this time, the country's on the financial ropes. Besides Donald Trump, maybe Mitt Romney... but I'd take Trump over him or any similar RINO in a New York minute- wouldn't you? 

Clearly Trump would fight like a tiger... and have fun doing it, a key to success in any endeavor.  Add to that essential quality his business background, powerful name recognition, winning take-no-prisoners style and true conservative platform (below)... I'm going to give the guy a real serious look... if he can beat Obama, I can't say I'd have any real issues with a Trump presidency.

He also has vast experience dealing with politicians of all stripes -both domestic and international- and I doubt any personal baggage 3x married Trump brings will make a difference this time- the country is scared, and seeks a firm hand bringing practical solutions stat.

Trump has stated he'll "probably" run as an independent if denied the GOP nomination... so we all better get used to the idea of a Trump 2012 campaign- seems a near certainty.

The balance of any Trump platform might be expected to look a little something like this, based on prior statements...
more conservative than expected? That was my impression:

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• Pro-life

• Pro-gun

• Full repeal of ObamaCare

• Reduced foreign aid

•  Supports a fair trade policy and believes generally that the People's Republic of China should be considered more of an adversarial competitor, subjected to significant import tariffs as a response to China's currency policy in order to help balance the U.S. budget.

• Believes the U.S. should disengage in Iraq and Afghanistan

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Great WSJ interview/more at Reaganite Republican


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Weasel Zippers   Real Clear Politics   Wikipedia   BusinessInsider.com
Drudge Report   Politico   BirtherReport.com

[Josh Painter]

“Donald just wants Barry gone.”
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Not if Donald runs as a third party candidate. He would guarantee The Obamunist’s reelection.

- JP

[Josh Painter]

Trump-the-Hillary-supporter is setting conservatives up for a big fall.

- JP

[hosepipe]

Telling RINOs what they want to hear... WORKS...
Trump knows this.. being a RINO himself..

Whoever the TpCaucus chooses as candidate will BE the candidate in 2012..
Trump will be trumped.. but hes a fly in Zeros ointment.. currently..

[tsowellfan]

Well, I was not comparing Trump to Reagan. I was comparing you to the anti-Reagan republicans actually.

[Paladin2]

"I get it."

NO, you don't.

[Red Steel]

Exclusive: Donald Trump to Brody File: 'I believe in God. I am Christian.'

[Red Steel]

Exclusive: Donald Trump to Brody File: 'I believe in God. I am Christian.'

[jwalsh07]

The Trump backers are just dreaming. I can’t believe you all are so desperate that you’d believe his shtick is real.

I'm not a Trump guy but he is undeniably smart and he has been doing some polling. He's reeling in the conservative base by doing just enough policy wise to make him 'acceptable'. He's taking populist positions vis a vis China, trade and jihadists that will attract independents and Reagan democrats. And he's appealing to the country at large as somebody with the knowhow, toughness and command to right the economic ship of state.

Not my cup of tea Donald Trump but smart, tough and cynical enough to take positions he's never taken before and sell them. And he's a good salesman.

[tsowellfan]

private enterprise is good... ever see what a nation looks like without it?

4 more years of Obama you may see

[mnehring]

I’m not the one pimping for the RINO.

[r9etb]

And the republicans use to scorn "Ronald Reagan is just an actor!"

It's a stretch to compare Trump to Reagan. In terms of background and behavior, he's much more comparable to somebody like Ross Perot.

[RockinRight]

Nope.

I said he was far better than Kennedy and will probably be only slightly better than Olympia Snowe in practice.

That so far has proven true, although Snowe has bested him a couple times. Overall though I’d rank him *slightly* better than her, and far better than Teddy.

[tsowellfan]

You think us republicans are happy with the selection?

I wish Alan Keyes would enter the race.

[RockinRight]

There is a major part of conservatism that a lot of us forget about - and that’s straight up American pride and power.

Trump gets that 110%.

[over3Owithabrain]

Can everyone stop for a moment and think about something:

It is not possible that Trump's plan is to run as an independent to get Obama elected. The two are mutually exclusive and here's why:

Trump has stuck his neck out on the birth issue. Way out. If he is proven wrong, he is utterly discredited and couldn't run as an independent dogcatcher in Bumscrew County. If he is proven right, Obama is gone. Toast.

So the scenario where Trump is a viable independent candidate for president, with Obama as the Democrat nominee, is not possible.

[RockinRight]

1999 called, they want their quotes back.

[tsowellfan]

I’m not comparing Reagan to trump. I’m comparing you to the anti-Reagan republicans.

[Tao Yin]

Trump says he is in it to win.

Trump is looking at all of the angles. Trump needs to decide if he wants the job and if he can win. If both happen, we'll enter the race as a brand rather than a Republican.

For his planning, the first option is Republican which is out of his control. The second option is Independent which is in his control.

I think he could win as 3rd party. He might entice more Democrats and Independents.

If the Republicans promote a weak candidate, I'd seriously consider a 3rd party Trump because I believe he could win and he'd be a better choice that dumb or dumber.

Interesting times...

[RockinRight]

Trump FWIW started saying this last year, not in February.

And honestly, the abortion issue, while important, is not going to decide this election.

[tsowellfan]

If he is proven wrong, he is utterly discredited and couldn't run as an independent dogcatcher in Bumscrew County. If he is proven right, Obama is gone. Toast.

He's doing out dirtywork, in other words.

So we can focus on the issues. Geez