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Subscribe to RSSAs Politico's Ben Smith has pointed out, some prominent African Americans aren't exactly fans of Donald Trump’s questions about President Obama’s citizenship.
And African Americans, one of us wrote earlier this week, happen to be one of the few voting blocs with a solid net-positive view of the real estate mogul. According to a February NBC/WSJ poll, 27 percent of black respondents have a favorable opinion of Trump, while 22 percent take a negative view. (Compare that to 26% positive/ 29% negative overall.)
That may be true, but today on the Fred Dicker radio show, Trump boasted of his relationship with the black community in a particularly, well, blunt way.
"I have a great relationship with the blacks,” Trump said. “I've always had a great relationship with the blacks.”
Referring to poll numbers that show enduringly high support for President Barack Obama among black voters, Trump pointed to race as a reason that he – like Hillary Clinton before him– would be unable to capture more African-American support.
“Unfortunately, it seems that, you know, the numbers you cite are very, very frightening numbers," he said.
Trump is expected to make a decision on a presidential run by June.
Per a written statement, "On the May 22nd Season Finale of Celebrity Apprentice, Mr. Trump may announce the time and place of a press conference at which time he will make a statement as to whether or not he will run for President of the United States."
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Trump is no worse than Obama. Certainly no worse than the rest of the lowlife's running other countries.
At least Trump can think for himself. I for one couldn't care less who he has bribed, coerced, or otherwise bought in order to enrich his own life. The man is a genius!
Anyone with that much dough, and a smokin' hot wife, all while sporting that hairdo like his? He has something between his ears.
I am laughing at the last line that he will announce whether or not he runs for president at the Apprentice finale. He is a brilliant marketer and a huge egomaniac but the only interest he ever looks out for is his own! If you vote for that you must have a lot of self-hatred. If Trump, Michelle Bachmann and Sarah Palin ran it would make for interesting television (imagine the debates!) and that's about all! The difference between a serious, cool, calm, collective, thoughtful and reflective President Obama and these clowns is so striking it's absurd! YIKES for the GOP in 2012!
I am not a Republican and I voted for your cool, calm, collective, thoughtful and reflective President. The difference between you and I is I am a hard working middle income United States of America lover, and he will never get my vote again. I no longer will support any President that has blatantly lied and people still like this yahoo. He is so freaking far over his head it isn't funny, he hasn't done a darn thing except make people doubt this Country. Since when are you considered rich when you make $250,000.00 a year or more. I will basically take my hard earned dollars and ship it out of this country so none of you Democratic entitlement lovers get it anymore. Get a job and stop living off the public and when you start making a living and want to start keeping some of it, come over to the hard working, rational side, we'd love to have you. Anybody watch the speech? It didn't sound like to many did, everybody is sick and tired of listening to and being around stupid people.
He can't announce that he is running while he has a show on a network. So he is waiting untill it is over. Gives his show a boost too. How is that bad? He had a issue, he delt with it, and it works out better for him in the long run. I know you probably prefer smoke and mirrors and BS...but some people can do what they say they're gonna do. Read one of his books.
Not Whining, it sure sounds like you are.
$250,000 is rich when you compare that to the average American income of $43,000 per year. It is also rich compared to the 43.6 MILLION Americans living below the poverty line. Do you kow what the US considers the poverty line? for a family of 4 it is $22,000.
As I said compared to the figures that i mentioned $250,000 a year is rich.
I am also a hard working American, the difference here is I understand that when the poor and middle class prosper the entire country prospers. If you notice it doesn't work the other way around. The last decade the rich have gotten richer and the rest of Americans have gotten poorer.
most "rich" people making over $250,000 per year do so because they own their own business. Just because the business makes over $250k per year dosn't mean the person makes that kind of money. In fact many of those people don't even take a salary.
Maybe if Obama ever held a position other than professor/community organizer, he might know what that means.
At least with Trump, you know what you are getting...
look at what we have now...who knows what's in the White House?
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jjames-3095427
I know what piece of crap lives in your house.
I'll bet your are one of the brainless that believes Obama caused this recession.
A smart Black man...that's what in the White House now..and it was about time!! Looking at old, decaying, creepy flabby skin for years was enough!!
diva - race baiter.
The party of civility ladies and gentlemen!
Arthur66 ~ troll
Over 51% of registered Republicans do not think that President Obama was born in the US despite all the actual evidence to the contrary. Trump is tapping in to that "base" of people whose alternate universe is confined to what they hear on Fox news and from the far right. A majority of the 51% believe he is a Muslim. It's smart marketing for now but what happens when his "investigators" come back and he has to announce they found nothing. Where's his credibility then. Imagine, over 45 years ago a hospital in Hawai printed a birth notice in 2 newspapers knowing that this half black/half white baby was going to grow up top be the POTU when even the notiion of a black man running or being elected President was inconceivable. Pure and simple nonsense.
Being US born was advantageous back then.
What IS the actual evidence?
Who was the obstetrician?
Where are the witnesses?
What was the name of the hospital?
Where is the actual, signed by the doctor, birth certificate?
And why bring up race?
Arthur66
Do you really want to know?
All the documents are in the State's birth record book and has been verified by Linda Lingle, former Republican governor of Hawaii, and a ton of other people.
All your stupid questions have been answered. Why don't you just use the N word and get it over with?
Aurthur enjoys his stupidity. It's all he has.
Who the kcuf are "the blacks"?? Unless his ugly a$$ is referring to his next door neighbor's last name, he need to be more careful on how he chooses his words. So is it right if I say "the whites"?? Goes to show that even white folks with money can still be just as ignorant as the ones without money!! Comb your dry, rotten hair..Donald Tramp..(as in your wife)
Sure! You can call me "white" if you want too. I'm part Italian though; am I still eligible? And may I call you diva?
Trump reminds me of Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh, They are also guys I'd like to punch in the mouth on sight.
This country is turning into a looney bin where the inmates are in charge.
Beck and Limbaugh EACH could handle you with ease.
Sorry Pippo, but Beck nor Limbaugh nor Trump are in charge of anything but thier own shows.
They can not tax, make law or order troops into combat.
[Beck and Limbaugh EACH could handle you with ease.]
Beck would start crying (just like candyass Boehner) and Limbaugh would have a heart attack, or an erection...or both...
please keep your homo-erotic fantasies to yourself, Mickey.
Arthur66 have you been hanging out with your gay republican closet homo again, you know your butt buddy Larry Craig? Been foot tapping in the boy's room Arthur? Even your name sounds somewhat gay.
You obviously know nothing about the man. Donald Trump is a genius at what he does. He is not a fan of politcal BS, and deals with the problem at hand. It's amazing that throughout history, the smartest people are usually lacking in the personality department, but no one recognizes that. They're more concerned with the usual popularity contest. I couldn't care less if our President is clever in the sense that he sounds good blowin the hot air around or looks great on tv. How about someone who works, who has real life experience, who has some real ideas about how we should be running this country.
1776PATRIOT
You obviously know even less about Trump. He's had 11 bankruptcies wherein many of his investors lost money while he made a ton.
Is that the kind of genius you want running the country?
So the guy can make money even in a bankruptcy! Hows you're share of Obamas spending stackin up?
Don't mind your kids or grandkids payin for it? Figures...just pass the buck. He has never filed for personal bankruptcy. They were all corporations and sometimes businesses go under. Sometimes they go under on purpose to offset gains in another area of investment. One thing a business is not for...is to create jobs for someone else. The jobs created from a business are for the benefit of the business and the people that created it. When the job is gone it's gone. And in this free country we invest at our own risk. He makes his own way and has made money for a lot of people.
Buying up and building casinos to then realise he can't afford to keep them and declares bankruptcy. Not someone I want running the country. But that's just me.
1776Patriot, He inherited his millions from his father. His father was a self made man and handed over the reigns to his company to Donald in 1971 and by the 90's he had much debt and some bankruptcies.
Would you agree that it is easier to stay rich when inheriting it than it is to start at the ground up? To say he makes his own way is quite disengenuous.
Pippo: Absolutely, to answer your question. Let's see Obama now owes China billions and has nothing to show for it and has no clue how to pay it back other than to raise taxes on those already carrying half the country on our backs. But if Trump, like you say can make money while his investors are losing money; I'm all for it. Let the U.S. make billions while our investor, China loses money. Sounds like a heck of a plan to me. Maybe President Zippie should call him for advice.
One question.....Who is "the blacks"? Those two words alone say enough.
I don't know but 98% of them voted for Obama. That's not racist though now is it?
Black People would never ever support a depraved delusional spiteful desperate twisted low life racist devil like Donald trump---Case closed.
Surely you mean African Americans.
Congo, how is Trump racist?
We'll be waiting for evidence...
@arthur66,
cause he didn't show us his anti racist certificate signed by the supreme wizard. I did see him and Butch Metzger hanging out out the casinos in Atlantic City and Butch says Donald isn't a bonafide paying member of the KKK so I guess I have to take him at his word.
My view of Trump has changed to the point that I will never watch his TV show again or spend a penny in any of his "Casinos". He is a fool.
Let's see, Trump graduated wiht his MBA from one of the best business schools in the world, Wharton.
Trump has real life experience in starting and running numerous entities.
He has a ton of experience negotiating with others worldwide.
He has met and is well respected by numerous international leaders.
He is well spoken.
He loves the USA and will negotiate ONLY IF it's in our best interest.
He has donated millions to the disadvantaged for years.
He will tell it like it is and not do what our current POTUS joke does, which is tell whoever is listening what he thinks they want to hear.
He did not just come out of college, work as a community organizer, play in the Senate part-time and get elected for the sole reason of his being black. (And please don't start. That is the ONLY reason Obama got elected)
We have been fooled several times in the past. No one thought an actor would make a good President; and for the most part Reagan was a good President.
Many thought Obama was going to be our savior; well that hasn't transpired.
He won't have our military in places that do not benefit the U.S. directly. Only if we have a serious interest in a country or there is a threat will he play with our troops.
He's got my vote.
Great post!!!!!!
Arthur66
Why is it necessary for you to congratulate every post that projects your ultra conservative view of things. We get it simpleton you don't have to suck upto each and every one. Trump has good relations with blacks? You bet I'll buy that! He knows every street pimp in town. It just gets more hilarious with these republican candidates.
HE has not had one bankruptcy. And any smart business person will use the applicable bankruptcy laws to pull a company up. What does his marriage history have to do with anything? And how do you know how many times, if any he cheated on his wives. Oops, sorry I'm sure you glean all of your info from the Enquirer.
His Casinos in Atlantic City lose millions, and spends money foolishly until he can't pay it back, then declares bankruptcy.
Yeah....just the casinos. Are you in the gaming industry? Or have you had your head in the sand for the last four years? Foxwoods is the largest casino on earth, they pay nothoing in taxes, and they are drowning! You don't see where people just don't have throw away money any more? There is not one casino that is doing well right now or has done well in at least three years.
I honestly don't know why I bother....trying to fix the world one idiot at a time I guess : )
Patriot, he's also lost some of his building in New York City, which turned out to be bad investments for him. He had a few "Trump Towers" throughout the city, and is now down to a couple.
No he came out of college and inherited his daddy's business. He did not build that business his father did.
Yes it is true that companies file bankruptcy but a good business man would not run their companies to that point.
Wow, you guys are really reaching, I know it's hard. Name one real estate developer that did not experience significant tenant loss and property devaluation at various times; especially from 2006-2009. All casinos are struggling right now. But i guess that just Trumps fault.
I love Tony's comment above: "His Casinos in Atlantic City lose millions, and spends money foolishly until he can't pay it back, then declares bankruptcy" Kind of sounds like our current President doesn't it?
At least Trump has the brains, guts and business acumen to keep rising above and climbing to the top. I wouldn't mind a President with those same attributes.
As much as I hate to say it, I'm not really sure Trump would be much worse than what we have now. He can do what Obama has done, and continue the Bush policies.
Of course The Donald has a great relationship with blacks. He owns three of them. And Donald knows how to keep blacks from hanging out in your backyard. Simply hang one in your front yard! Sheeesh!
Owns?
Yeah, bad joke. It sounded better in the echoes of my mind
I have the same problem Dave. Smart ass is my first language. It sucks that people can't tell the difference anymore : )
You mean, lack of intellect? Oh yeah, I have seen this before.
Where in your mothas ass?
See what I mean Dave LOL : )
BAZINGA!
Lets get out of fantasy land...Trump will never be President of the US!! Reality IS Obama 2012!!
Yup, what this country really needs is another fool who went bankrupt, thus proving that stupidity also thrives in the private sector ... Trump's enormous ego would play really well on the international stage as well, I am sure he would have the rest of the world falling in love with the USA ... is there ANYONE on the Republican side who can measure up to our current President? ... from what I see, the answer would be NO.
Old geyser said, " is there ANYONE on the Republican side who can measure up to our current President?" Why yes, yes there is. In fact, the only two candidates that would be WORSE than Obama are Sarah Palin and a turnip. Barry is nothing more than Jimmy Carter in black face. Worse, at least Jimmy had some government experience.
old: Please provide any shred of evidence that Trump filed bankruptcy. He never has. A company or two may have filed Chapter 11, reorganization bankruptcy due to economic reasons. Which is why they created those bankruptcy laws for companies to begin with. His companies have never filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Hopefully you do know that a Chapter 11 allows an entity to restructure debts and continue to operate until solvent again. If that's what you're talking about, then he would be perfect for figuring out how to get our bankrupt country prosperous once again. Thanks for helping prove my points.
Nice try. Maybe you had one to many brewsky's. Bankruptcy is bankruptcy. No matter how you slice it. Trump has made a career of bankrupting his companies then walking with the cash.
Shellie, please educate yourself before spouting off on issues you have no idea about. Please provide a few details referencing the facts that you so proudly offer. Show me where he has bankrupted companies and walked away with the cash. Don't you know there are bankruptcy trustees that basically take over the entire process? Ignorance is bliss, which is why people like you keep voting for a PARTY when you are never better off afterwards.
thurston: You make zero sense. No one is arguing that Trump has had or has ownership in several business ventures that have filed a reorganization bankruptcy. So what are you saying exactly. That due to economic conditions that are out of any business owners control he was forced to restructure? How many companies filed Chapter 7 bankruptcies and the creditors lost every penny. Google ignorance and the various bankruptcy laws and you might sound a little more educated.
Mr Trump, since you feel you are so connected to the "blacks", let me share with you exactly what my grandmother would say to you if she were alive today. She would say, "Boy, go sit down somewhere".
Black People would never ever support a depraved spiteful delusional desperate selfish Racist Devil like Donald trump----Case Closed.
And blacks are so much better off now that Obama has been in control, right? The top ten poorest cities in the U.S. have either never had a GOP Mayor or haven't had one in over 50 years; yet they keep getting voted back in office. Why is that? I don't know why the poorest people in this country keep voting for the Dems when they have never been helped at all. It's amazing that the Dems have the gall to tell these poor uneducated people that they actually care and get their votes, then forget they exist.
poor uneducated people......You just described the republican base.
shellie: Don't worry your check will always keep coming in the mail from my tax dollars. You're welcome.
First of all it's you're not your and unfortunately I do know what I'm talking about which is why it's somewhat comical reading your posts. I did not insult anyone. I merely informed her that her checks will keep coming. BUT the fact that you consider that an insult means you think that anyone receiving tax dollar support, welfare, is beneath you and you hold them in low esteem. NOW your true colors have come out. Wow.
brewsky do some research---google red states and blue states federal dollars
You will see that most "red" states take more back from the fed than they give in and the exact opposite is true with blue states, they pay more in than they get back.
If what you say is true why isn't it the same at the state level?
Also, I believe you are a racist when you arbitrarily equate the poorest cities with black people.
Andie: Why do people always throw the race card out when the facts bare out what they say? I don't get it. Please read my posts and let me know where I ever used the word "black" in mentioning the poorest cities. It's amazing how fast you are to assume such things. Obvioulsy that is what you think, as I did not say that. My first sentenced was a response to the racist comment above. Then I quoted a fact that does not mention blacks. It merely says that the 10 poorest cities never elect a GOP Mayor. You assume too much on that one.
The American media isn't in the business of news. It's in the business of selling advertising which means they print/say anything that draws interest. In America, news doesn't draw interest. Hype, sensationalism, feeding into public anger, having limitless energy and Hollywood scandals draw interest. So that's what you get. It's called b---sh--!!
To say I am disappointed makes me cringe. In the past I tried to follow up on a few of his books knowing that he bought up my old neighborhood in NY (Fort Green) and became a common day slave holder. However, his latest rants have truly informed the world that he has gone off of his meds. Everyone's blogs are so funny and true so I really don't need to say much other than how he reminds me of Ross Perot during the Bush elections. All money and no support.
Common day slave holder? You should be whipped for sayin that.
Obama's Kenyan Grandmother claims that he was born in Kenya and that she witnessed his birth. Obama claims that he was born in Hawaii but so far is unable or unwilling to offer any deffinitive proof of his claim. Like Donald Trump I am begining to think that one of these Kenyan's is lying.
Nice grouping metaphor their bald one!
Score another headline for the Trumpster!
Gotta love the fact that he continues to get free advertising for the brand that is Trump!
Oh, that's right, the Finale of Celebrity Apprentice is on NBC.
RIP Professional Journalism...
I am glad that Donald used the term "Blacks". African Americans? When was the last time a Black Person in the USA was ever in Africa?
He said "The Blacks"
If you listen to Trump, that would be Obama, who he thinks was born in Kenya.
Trump is a pompous ass! He wants to buy the presidency as he has purchased so many other things. He's already spewing the party line against President Obama. Donald Trump was born into opulence. His early successes led to business bankruptcy and near personal bankruptcy but by manipulation of assets maneuvering his position he's smelling like a rose. His forays into other areas forced bankruptcy again which proves he know how to extend himself. He has no substance along the lines of Palin and Bachmann. He's been in trouble with the Securities & Exchange Commission. His worth is put at 2.7 Billion. Three times married and an eye for women he pushes for what he doesn't own. Not legal tender for the presidency. Period.
Mr. Trump cannot protray himself as a "birth-er" and then embrace his relationships with blacks. When we hear "birth-er" we (blacks) hear exclusion. As in "Pres. Obama is not one of us". Then Mr. Trump says that he is attempting to prove that "Pres. Obama is not one of us". African Americans are dismayed that Trump would use the "birth-er" movement, to further his aspirations for political office. There is a saying in black America, "You will always be one of the fellows, but never one of the boys". When we hear "birth er" we hear "never one of the boys". Plus it reinforces that notion that "we don't mind you participating, but when it comes to leadership and planning, we don't want you around". If Mr. Trump had just talked about the economy we would have understood. We truly respect Mr. Trump's business expertise. He has few equals in the business world. This "birth-er" B/S, is beneath him. We thought Mr. Trump was a bigger person than that. Guess African Americans were wrong. By the way, I saw Mr. Trump's birth certificate on television. Doesn't look like the one I have here for myself. Where are the foot prints and embossed seal on the birth certificate?