Reality TV bites: 'The Apprentice' effect aids Trump

CNN ^ | September 28, 2015 | David Axelrod, Senior Political Commentator

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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....

[Atlantan]

Trump will be coming to Atlanta next Saturday. Before his speech he’ll be meeting with black pastors.

http://politics.blog.ajc.com/2015/10/02/donald-trump-makes-his-atlanta-debut-oct-10/

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Season 1 episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=17&v=IJXF5qJM8-E

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politicians increasingly viewed as detached from the reality of the people they're elected to serve

You at least got one thing right David.

[Atlantan]

My husband and I just got tickets to Trump’s Atlanta visit. We’re so excited. Here’s the website to get your ticket if you’re in the Atlanta area.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/donald-j-trump-georgia-rally-tickets-18917894933

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But he would be very effective in managing sub-cabinet level officers. They are accustomed to being allowed to resign rather than hearing “you’re fired.”