Trump's mind made up on presidential run

[philw]

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/trumps-mind-made-up-on-presidential-run/story-e6frfku0-1226043200733

Trump's mind made up on presidential run

DONALD Trump's bid for the Republican presidential nomination took another step toward reality today, as the developer-turned-reality-star said he had made up his mind on whether to run.

The 64-year old hinted that he would be a candidate, saying he would have to wait to make any official pronouncements until after the Celebrity Apprentice finale airs on May 22.

"In my own mind, I think I've made a decision," Mr Trump told FOX News when asked when he would decide on entering the race.

He quickly added another of his now-regular barbs at President Barack Obama, noting "this country is a disaster -- what Obama is doing to this country is a total and complete disaster".

If Mr Trump announces his candidacy while his reality show is still on the air, he could run afoul of federal law mandating equal time for candidates on broadcast networks.

As the suddenly-surging Mr Trump marched closer to a run, he also cast aside Republican strategy guru Karl Rove, beloved by many in the party for executing former President George W. Bush's successful 2000 and 2004 campaigns.

"Abraham Lincoln couldn't have beaten Obama or any other Democrat after what happened with Karl Rove," Mr Trump said.

Mr Bush ended his time in office with a 34 per cent approval rating, below his 88 per cent high after the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, according to FOX News-Opinion Dynamics surveys.

"He gave Bush advice and look what happened... he doesn't have to give me advice," Mr Trump said.

Mr Trump's frequent media interviews and attacks on Mr Obama have catapulted him to the front of the party's field for the nomination in several recent polls.

[fightingquaker13]

He'll make his anouncement after his reality show featuring D list celebrities ends? This is worse than Fred Thompson who left a safe Senate seat to return to "Law and Order", then expected to be taken seriously as a presidential candidate. On the other hand, two of the cast members of "Predator" became governors.
FQ13

[Pecos Bill]

He'll make his anouncement after his reality show featuring D list celebrities ends? This is worse than Fred Thompson who left a safe Senate seat to return to "Law and Order", then expected to be taken seriously as a presidential candidate. On the other hand, two of the cast members of "Predator" became governors.
FQ13

Come on FQ we put Ronald Regan (sp) in the White House and Sonny Bono in Congress. Why not Trump?

Pecos

[fightingquaker13]

You're forgetting Gopher from "The Love Boat" and Cooter from "Dukes of Hazard".
FQ13 who will join Crusader in weeping for this country. Memo to my fellow Americans: Just because someone is famous doesn't mean they are worth a damn.

[Solus]

You're forgetting Gopher from "The Love Boat" and Cooter from "Dukes of Hazard".
FQ13 who will join Crusader in weeping for this country. Memo to my fellow Americans: Just because someone is famous doesn't mean they are worth a damn.

Just because they are famous doesn't mean they are crap either.

I prefer to wait until there is a chance to see where they stand and what they are about before I ridicule folks and call them a joke.

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[Ichiban]

Come on FQ we put Ronald Regan (sp) in the White House and Sonny Bono in Congress. Why not Trump?

Pecos

You forgot that fine piece of work, Al Franken.

[tt11758]

You're forgetting Gopher from "The Love Boat" and Cooter from "Dukes of Hazard".
FQ13 who will join Crusader in weeping for this country. Memo to my fellow Americans: Just because someone is famous doesn't mean they are worth a damn.

FQ, I take exception to your jab at Fred Grandy.  He was, without question, one of the best and most consistent Representatives my district has ever had.  Gopher (the character) was, much like yourself, a bumbling buffoon who walked around with his foot in his mouth most of the time.  Grandy had, and has, very little in common with the character he portrayed on TV.

[fightingquaker13]

FQ, I take exception to your jab at Fred Grandy.  He was, without question, one of the best and most consistent Representatives my district has ever had.  Gopher (the character) was, much like yourself, a bumbling buffoon who walked around with his foot in his mouth most of the time.  Grandy had, and has, very little in common with the character he portrayed on TV.

Indeed. He had a reputation as being one of the biggest pricks on the hill. He got a long time House employee fired because when they entered the elevator the guy asked if he should push the button for the Lito deck. He may have voted right, but by all accounts was a grade A A-hole.
FQ13

[McGyver]

He'll make his anouncement after his reality show featuring D list celebrities ends? This is worse than Fred Thompson who left a safe Senate seat to return to "Law and Order", then expected to be taken seriously as a presidential candidate. On the other hand, two of the cast members of "Predator" became governors.
FQ13

FQ, I take offense at your jab at Fred Thompson, too!  He may be a "neo-con", and THAT offends you, but how can you hold a vocation against someone! At the time, he chose what his wallet told his head! I believe he made the right decision, and I STILL think he'd make a great POTUS! (but that's probably a little too far right for you!) LMAO!

[fightingquaker13]

FQ, I take offense at your jab at Fred Thompson, too!  He may be a "neo-con", and THAT offends you, but how can you hold a vocation against someone! At the time, he chose what his wallet told his head! I believe he made the right decision, and I STILL think he'd make a great POTUS! (but that's probably a little too far right for you!) LMAO!

I'm making no judgements on the man's politics. What I AM saying is this. If you believe in public service, and believe you have something vital and unique to contribute, you don't quit a safe Senate seat to go back to Hollywood. That's the mark of a dilletant. Maybe it was the right thing to do for him personally, but it doesn't give a lot of confidence in his sticking power as a potential President. Its the same with Palin, again politics aside. If you quit halfway through a term to get paid, more power to you. But don't expect me to trust that you are dedicated to the job or can be trusted to be there when the going gets tough. I'd say the exact same if they were Dems or Libertarians. Thompson could have been President, but ask yourself this. Did anything about his half assed campaign suggest that he really wanted the job, or did he just get talked into running?
FQ13