O’Reilly: Trump, Bachmann And Palin Are ‘Grenades’ That Could Do ‘A Lot Of Damage’ In The Primary

Mediaite ^ | April 19, 2011 | Alex Alvarez

[2ndDivisionVet]

On The Factor this evening, host Bill O’Reilly took a good, hard look at several big Republican names rumored to be considering a run in 2012 – and he didn’t like what he saw.

Karl Rove, George W. Bush’s former senior adviser, was on hand to rate potential candidates, whom, as he sees it, have three challenges that they must face: 1. Clearly defining their “narrative,” 2. giving firm examples of what they will do to unify the Republican party (you might recall that Rove previously stated that he felt Republicans who were also “birthers” would do well to focus on “real issues” instead), and 3. preparing themselves for their moment in the spotlight.

O’Reilly, rather delightfully referring to himself as the “King of Cable News,” added that just getting known in politics is extremely difficult if you don’t “the machine” behind you… like, say, George Bush, Jr. had.

He then turned his focus on Donald Trump, Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann, all of whom he referred to as flamboyant, attention-grabbing “grenades” who could do “great damage” in the primaries should they in fact decide to run. He added that Trump doesn’t have to put forth the “hard job” of being a candidate because he has the luxury, of sorts, of being known for his work on TV. Kove disagreed, saying the work of being candidate requires a little more hand-shaking and baby-kissing than can be done from the cold glow of a television set.

Both men agreed that Trump’s focus on President Barack Obama’s birth certificate could hurt him, despite the very loud segment of the Republican Party rallying behind him on this point. “Give the Republicans more credit,” said Rove, “than to be simply focused on Barack Obama and his birth certificate.”

Watch the segment, courtesy of Fox News:

(VIDEO AT LINK)

[2ndDivisionVet]

Is anyone still listening to Ted Baxter and Tokyo Rove?

[Baynative]

I’m getting tired of Karl Rove. His past laurels won’t carry him too much further.

[screaminsunshine]

I imagine their ratings are plunging. Unless Democrats are tuning in. I think BOR and Rover have switched to LIb.

[so_real]

Trump, Bachmann And Palin Are ‘Grenades’ That Could Do ‘A Lot Of Damage’ In The Primary

That's music to my ears. Eight more candidates of equal caliber would round out playing field and choke out the RINO seats.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Who do these damned people think they are, participating in our democracy!

They should listen to their betters and obey them.

[A message]

BOR is plain too stupid to understand 14 trillion in debt and counting and running the money printing presses 24/7 is going to crush this country.

[Windflier]

These two morons will be completely drowned out by the level of enthusiasm Palin’s announcement will generate.

As we move deeper into the campaign season, they’re going to look more and more like utter buffoons, and tools of the ruling class elites.

[so_real]

Self-caveat before I get flamed ... I do not consider Trump to be a "conservative" candidate. Nor do I find him of equal caliber, politically speaking, with Palin or Bachmann. He's an excellent businessman, but not a conservative.

[Cheetahcat]

Rove should be exiled in Cuba,The Bastard has done a lot of damage here.

[onyx]

Phil Dragoo has the BOR graphic and paulycy has the Rove!

Me? I have Sarah's!

God Bless Sarah Palin!

"Game On"!

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL!

[Art in Idaho]

If Sarah announces and O'Reilly doesn't jump in with both feet to back her, that's the last time I'll ever see him. Don't watch him much now. . . he's too worried he won't be invited to the WH parties. . still waiting for the Conservative Cable Network. .

[ken21]

ditto.

rove and perino support the “established”

country club rinos on fox noos.

[NWFLConservative]

So you didn't like what you saw Billy Bob? Since when does ANYTHING you say amount to a pile of spit?

[apocalypto]

BOR is wrong here. They make the GOP more colorful, bring energy and focus to it. I am so tired of seeing C. Rove popping up all the time. He is boring!

[MichaelCorleone]

“Is anyone still listening to Ted Baxter and Tokyo Rove?”

Only those without a brain.

[Past Your Eyes]

Who is “George Bush, Jr.”?

[Baynative]

There's a reason Dana Perino's name ends with r-i-n-o!

[decisis]

Does he mean “grenades” in the way Jersey Shore does, ugly women? If so, then Trump is a grenade but Bachmann and Palin definitely are not. And I know some of you watch Jersey Shore and know what a grenade is, you can admit it.

[bwc2221]

Why would you get flamed? Many FReepers realize that Trump is no conservative.