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.
“........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.....”
Made it clear he’s going to hold a grudge. Thinking her not showing up is a sign of disloyalty? Excuse me, WTF does he think he is?
I don’t trust Trump. Obviously....most of the Rep candidates share my sentiment.
Yay, the media and the estabs win again.
And Little Ricky Santorum, who will ALSO be betrayed by both Newt and the Donald, will be the loser. So much for “loyalty!”
Can’t watch video at work currently, however “discuss” could mean that he asked her (which I wouldn’t put past him). Donald Trump is nothing more that a media ho, and will do anything for any sort of publicity what so ever.
Good, the less debates the better at this point
Oh no! I hope he starts praising Newt, that should help!
Ever see the Jerry Springer spin-off called 'Steve' ?? It's a great 'debate' show LOL.
I've been asking that ever since the POS inserted himself in the nominating process.
Trump personifies narcissism and arrogance. The fact most of the GOP candidates have trudged in pilgrimages up to Trump Tower (Trump himself describes the visits as "coming UP to see me") is something voters should find grating.
For three years, we've railed about George Soros pulling the strings of Obama. Why is the prospect of having Trump do the same to the GOP more acceptable?
Exactly. If His Royal Donaldness wanted to debate other candidates he should've remained in the race. But, as the poll numbers started to drop for him, his massive ego got the best of him and he bailed.
This was going to be a show about TRUMP, not the GOP candidates. They'd be serving as props for TRUMP, not serving a greater cause of informing the public.
GOPers.. please steer clear of Trump.
There is an answer to that but I won’t post it.
But if you think.......
And this quote from the article, proves your point:
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?
Same here. For so many FReepers to hold Trump in such high regard is a head-scratcher for me.
I wouldn't say that I completely trust Trump, but I do trust him more than any politician, including those running for the Republican presidential candidacy.
All you Palin worshipers - she endorses the debate. What now?
at least trump adds some levity to the depressing saga of 'as my stomach turns' on 'the daze of our rin-pees'...
Didnt you name it the ‘anyone but Bambie’ club?
With a need for attention that borders on being pathological.
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