Reply #54: FAUX News will give his candidacy all out support

[OmahaBlueDog]

He'll make for terrific infotainment.

That's what the American people really want. A SOTU speech where he says "You're Fired."

See my prior post on this topic:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x869641

Why the Donald Trump Candidacy Should Be Taken Seriously

1) He's a household name
2) In addition to #1, he's a reality TV star. The media would love a Trump White House. So would a large segment of the American people. Why solve problems when you can be entertained?
3) Trump appeals to the same type of independent voters that liked Ross Perot - people who think a pro-business outsider would be the best option to handle the mess in Washington
4) Trump will likely have strong appeal in New York, New Jersey, and Florida (Florida because of the high number of NY/NJ expats)
5) He has money to finance a campaign, and money to raise heaps more money to finance a campaign.
6) Pawlenty and Romney put people to sleep; Newt Gingrich is an unlikable has-been; names like Thune, Pence, and Daniels get thrown around, but keep failing to emerge
7) The GOP is waking up to the fact that Sarah Palin is unelectable
8) He's very media savvy, which is why he's embraced the "birther" meme. It gives him instant credibility with the fundie wing of the party, who would otherwise shun him. He knows he doesn't have to prove anything -- just keep planting doubt.
9) He's gonna "make a better deal with China" regarding our debt (see Nixon: I have a secret plan to win the Vietnam war)
10) Even though he has not one ounce of policical experience, Republicans see him as Reaganesque, which is funny, because Reagan has been Governor of California for eight years before becoming President.
11) The delegate awarding system they will use this time bodes well for him.
12) The Republicans are desperate for a savior

Do I see him winning the nomination? I'm still going with my original prediction, which is Mike Huckabee/Chris Christie.If Trump does get nominated, my prediction is that his VP will be Jeb Bush.