Pundits coast-to-coast cannot quite get a handle on the Trump phenomenon regarding a run for the presidency. He LOOKS like he's running. He SOUNDS like he's running. But is he?
Here's what I think...
Start with the premises that Trump wants Obama replaced in 2012, at any cost, as Trump is a businessman and Obama's policies are seen as anti-business.
But Trump is a showman. An egomaniac. He is not a politician. So I believe Trump is doing this to "do the heavy lifting" for Republican candidates. The candidates WANT to attack the President, but are afraid to be seen as "negative". So Trump has decided to do the attacking for them, to show why voters should vote AGAINST Obama, while leaving the candidates free to show why voters should vote FOR them. Consider Trump a diversion - someone for the press to attack while the true candidates press forward.
But why would Trump do that? Because he IS an egomaniacal showman. It puts him in the limelight, which is where he insists on being. He loves the publicity, and loves to stir controversy.
And if it so happens that he becomes politically popular enough to get the nomination, he'll take it. His ego is that big.
Frankly, I hope the American voter is smarter than that. We do not need a showman, nor an egomaniac. We need a true leader. But I can't help but chuckle every time Trump attacks the president's policies, because I know he is merely trying to chip away at and weaken the president, making it easier for other candidates to take him down.
And THAT is what Trump is doing. He is having a ball being the top media story, while helping his party get a foothold. I don't think he has any intention of becoming president - but would take it if foisted upon him.
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