Posted on 07/16/2015 9:17:29 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
Since announcing his presidential bid last month, Donald Trump has thrown haymakers at a variety of candidates, but he’s gone after Jeb Bush with particular zeal. He has called the former Florida governor a “total disaster,” has asked “How the hell can you vote for this guy?” and has even gone after Bush’s Mexican-born wife on Twitter.
Now, those close to his campaign say, Bush, who has taken on the mantle of front-runner, is bracing for the possibility of a presidential debate pile-on — with Trump leading the charge.
Gaming out how Trump — a bombastic figure who refuses to abide by the usual rules of political decorum — will present himself has become a growing subject of speculation in Bush’s world. During one recent phone call with a political ally, Bush pointedly asked about the surging real estate mogul. What, the friend recalled the former governor wondering out loud, was behind Trump’s antics, and what was he trying to accomplish?
“Trump presents a challenge for Bush because he’s a hand grenade,” said Nelson Warfield, a longtime Republican strategist who has prepared a number of candidates for debates. “His people understand that and will be prepared for anything that comes their way.”
As the Aug. 6 debate grows closer, some Republicans are relishing the prospect of Trump tearing the bark off the former governor — or, at the very least, trying to trip him up. “Trump has one target and one target only,” said an adviser to a rival GOP candidate. “He’s going to bring a lawn mower for Bush.”
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Are you freaked out yet?
I’ve met Chumley. He’s not a bad guy at all.
And he’s probably more quaslified to be president than any of them...
lol. That’s a lovely family photo.
If Cruz plays this right he can show Little Jebbie for the socialist statist he is and make him Hillary’s running mate. Cruz stealing some of Trumps themes would send Trump over the edge possibly. Cruz should eviscerate Little Jebbie using LJ’s own words.
That’s perfection.
This should be like watching Monday Night Raw.
Jeb is weak and not terribly intelligent. Trump will make mincemeat of him.
LOL!
True. If he wins I go independent.
Never read that. Probably should. I am an H P Lovecraft fan.
The rules of political decorum are killing the country, which is the point about Trump that nobody in DC seems to get. DC isn’t in recession. It’s booming. There’s no unemployment. It’s a big bubble, and if you live there, there’s nothing to worry about.
The country is literally going to hell, and faster than anyone would have imagined.
Trump sees the long term threat this poses and made a business decision. Even if he loses, he becomes huge in the party and can curry his own influence with his wing. He can make his own representatives and senators. He saw a dead brand and decided to purchase it for nickels on the dollar.
Jeb and Crispy are my line in the sand. Will never vote for either of them for any reason.
Weeaboo... can’t... breathe...
“Never read that. Probably should. I am an H P Lovecraft fan.”
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You should! You won’t be able to put it down. :)
I should check out H. P. Lovecraft; I’ve heard the name but have never read his (?) books. :)
Wrote for pulp fiction magazines in early 1900s. Father of the Cthulhu characters. Wrote the Dunwich Horror and Color Out of Space, Rats in the Walls, etc.
Trumps job is to plow Bush out of the way so that another can Cruz on in!
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