Posted on 12/09/2011 12:17:55 PM PST by SeekAndFind
If Michele Bachmann thought that The Donald would take her refusal to attend his Newmax debate on December 27th quietly, Trump made it clear this morning on Fox Business’s Don Imus show that he’s going to hold a grudge. In talking with Imus, Trump said that Bachmann discussed making him her VP pick if she won the nomination, and that he sees Bachmann’s snub as a sign of disloyalty:
Did Bachmann really discuss making Trump her running mate? I’d assume that any such discussions would have been purely speculative and non-committal, but even so, a Bachmann/Trump ticket would be a little mind-bending. Right now, Bachmann’s emphasizing her social conservative credentials in Iowa in an attempt to run to the right of both Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney, and it’s a little difficult to see how that works into considering Trump as the running mate. (It’s even more difficult to see Trump actually taking a second-banana position and not embarrassing the ticket later on down the road, too, with his self-promoting antics.)
That would make another good reason for the other candidates to skip a Trump-moderated debate, but it’s now looking as though there won’t be one anyway. Even the two people left on the dais for this want Trump to repudiate his assertion that he might run as an independent in the general election, which Trump tells Imus he won’t do. That will probably mean that the two committed participants might find other things to do.
Trump marvels that the Republican candidates are somehow too chicken to debate him. The point isn’t “being afraid” to debate Trump — and why would a “moderator” debate the candidates anyway? Candidates are supposed to debate each other. It’s a question of giving him legitimacy for an entry later in the race against the GOP for no real return at all. At least the media networks deliver viewers and coverage, and the moderators aren’t going to jump into the race as their opponents. On top of that, Trump is still spouting off about birth certificates, an association that won’t do anything to convince independents in the general election that the Republican nominee is a serious candidate. Thankfully, this debacle looks like it will fall apart on its own shortly.
Surely he hadn't expected that to really happen?
In a related story, Kim Kardashian announced she may replace Trump and hold her own GOP debate.
What, she is not going to marry one??? What part of that broad is not store bought.
Looks like the Tea Party purists have given the election to Obama—Lets not do any more debates—let the RNC just pick Mittens and be done with it-—Then let the DNC pull him to pieces because he’s a gasp—MORMON!! with Funny Underwear!!! Let the Christians cast their ballots for a real Christian—Obama! That or stay home. You win—Trump haters-—The Nation loses.
From: Newsmax
To: Donald Trump (AKA The Donald)
Subject: Your Debate Assignment.
YOU ARE FIRED!
That’s a pretty good way to burn bridges Michelle. She seems lost...and desperate.
i tend to prefer ‘bambam’...but potAto-potatoE, just as long as the muzzcomm get his alinsky...
Don’t call off the debate, Trump.
No more setups, and withdrawals. If only one candidate shows up, make it a point to get his views on China, manufacturing, labor, regulations, etc.
There is no traditional debate format that can project the commercial theme you can bring to the table.
Do it, don’t hedge!
Trump reminds of a little boy having a tantrum desperately trying to get attention.
I predict Santorum will hold his own. Two moderates against one conservative (Santorum) just to make it fair.
“If only one candidate shows up, make it a point to get his views on China, manufacturing, labor, regulations, etc.”
Agreed. Red China has nuke tunnels, and no one is covering them in the debates. Communist China is our ENEMY!
IIRC, Michelle Bachmann said Trump would be/is on the list of potential individuals would could be asked to run as her VP, if she wins primary,
“For so many FReepers to hold Trump in such high regard is a head-scratcher for me. “
I never cared for Trump, but how is he any worse than the lib media moderating the debates? Scott Pelley was actually aruging with Newt during the debate.
Trump told Laura Ingrahma that he would cover Red China in the debate, and that’s an extremely important issue.
Trump is today’s P.T. Barnum.
What makes Trump worse, IMO, is he`s attempting to position himself as a string-puller of whomever gets the nomination. Trump is all about getting a golden deal for himself and will do anything to get it. If you review his political contribution history over the years (www.newsmeat.com), it`ll make sense. A conservative doesn`t direct 36% of his political donations to democrats (vs 21% to Repubs). As I`ve said from the start, Trump is a political chameleon not to be trusted.
After three years of George Soros dictating the action from the shadows, having yet another billionaire pulling the strings of a Republican president from behind the scenes should be something worth averting. A good start would be to steer clear of him.
Trump`s tendency to bluster could prove disastrous if the GOP nominee gets his endorsement. Do we really want to give him the leverage to boast about how he has the nominee in his hip pocket as the campaign draws to a close? That`d go over well.
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