Trump’s debate boycott is brilliant.
My rant since these debates started becoming a media/reality show circus has been; there is no reason to remain subject to it. Why are the republicans (establishment) DOING this (continuing to participate)??
I repeat, this is a brilliant move that shows leadership.
Obediently going on Fox because one is “supposed” to is the move of a follower, particularly when there are compelling reasons NOT to allow the media and others to shape the candidate’s image and message and the very process puts the candidate into defense mode.
Trump will not put himself in a potential one down defensive position and anticipating this and making an end run around it before hand is fabulous strategy.
This is about control - who controls - Trump or Fox, and it should NOT be Fox (or any of the media) running the show.
Trump understands this.
Applause Applause.
“...particularly when there are compelling reasons NOT to allow the media and others to shape the candidate’s image and message...”
That is correct, and I have noticed that Trump detractors, and especially Cruz, are spinning it as “Trump is afraid of a girl”.
“Obediently going on Fox”
Yes, and going on Fox after the snarky press release would require him to “submissively” go on Fox.
Agreed.
We’ve been bitching about the influence the MSM has over us for years. Now here we have a candidate that’s taking them head on and some are bitching about that!
WTH?
Trump is rewriting the playbook and the rulebook and the pundits and the elites are scratching their asses wondering what the hell is going on.
I LOVE IT!
I agree, I think its a total win and takes balls. But I think the fox press release was the last straw for him. The release was unbelievable and snarky toward him specifically.