Trump. Really?
Bill Whalen ·
September 26, 2011 at 8:58pm
Some stops on the campaign trail make sense.
And some . . . I just don't get.
In that latter category, this blurb from today's Boston Globe:
Sarah Palin shared a slice of pizza with him, Rick Perry was treated to fine dining at Jean-Georges restaurant, and Herman Cain’s date with the Donald is said to be upcoming.
But today, it is Mitt Romney’s turn.
The former Massachusetts governor is in New York this afternoon, scheduled to meet with Trump at his eponymous tower in Manhattan.
I have but one question for this intelligent audience: why?
Why, oh why, oh why . . .?
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Jan '11
Re: Trump. Really?
Because, to put a very blunt point on it, The Donald has a loud mouth. So long as he's at least not against you, then that's a good thing. If he's against you, however…
Apr '11
Re: Trump. Really?
I wonder if he told this to Romney?
"Trump diplomatically told Perry he would not make an endorsement in the GOP primary race until he knows whether former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin plans to run.
“He told Perry nicely that he probably wouldn’t endorse anybody until she made her intentions known,” the source said."
Trump Impressed With Perry, Offers Club for Fundraiser
Dec '10
Re: Trump. Really?
Money? Trump had rich friends, no doubt.
Sep '10
Re: Trump. Really?
The candidates probably meet with lots of donors and potential donors that we might shake our head at. Trump is just one of the few we know about.
Re: Trump. Really?
All good replies.
But what I'm wondering, with regard to all this ring-kissing:
Do the candidates think that Trump offers some sort of cache with voters down on the political class?
Do they fear his getting into the race and making a further mess of things?
Is The Donald too big to be ignored, or too big of a self-promoter so as to want to avoid trouble?
Apr '11
Re: Trump. Really?
Trump brings cachet; money; connections in gambling, development, construction and real estate and a loud mouth. He might enjoy being Grandee to Governor Palin's Isabella. Beyond that the cartoon Trump is in some ways a serious man, for instance he has built many tall and complex buildings in a hostile environment, not an easy thing to accomplish. Maybe he thinks we need to reboot this country.
Let me add this. It is that very pragmatic streak in Trump the builder, the guy who knows how to get difficult practical things done fast - like a NY Central Park Skating Rink - which may be his connection with Palin. They share that.
Edited on September 26, 2011 at 10:27pmDec '10
Re: Trump. Really?
I have heard from friends that Trump gets some folks excited about politics for the first time in a while, because his loud mouth and confrontational style give the impression of a guy who cares about getting practical things done. I don't happen to agree with that assessment -- that is, I think Trump is wrong in many respects about how to get things done in government and is also wrong in many respects about what he wants government to get done -- but I think there is a genuine sentiment among a significant block of potential voters in favor of a non-politician who will knock heads and hold government bureaucrats accountable.
Jul '10
Re: Trump. Really?
It's the "celebrity" thing. That's all. More words will get written about the politician. For example: all of Ours'.
Dec '10
Re: Trump. Really?
It's the hair.
Any man who has the attachments to go outside with a head of hair like that is not to be trifled with.
He's like a ninja assassin hiding in plain sight. . .
Aug '10
Re: Trump. Really?
Trump is such an egotistical sob the candidates may be worried he will launch an independent bid against them if they don't kiss his ring...
Jul '10
Re: Trump. Really?
Ours is a celebrity-loving culture. Trump is a celebrity, one of the few who isn't left-wing. What is difficult about this?