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Donald Trump, who endorsed Mitt Romney earlier this month at his Las Vegas hotel, is making the rounds on Michigan and Ohio radio stations this week to praise Romney's electability.
Trump said on Michigan’s WSGW this morning that though he personally likes Newt Gingrich, who is a member of his Washington, D.C.,-area country club, Romney's electability and position on China sealed the endorsement.
"Mitt, by far, and this is very important, has the best chance of getting elected and beating Obama," Trump said.
But the star of NBC's The Apprentice was not as kind to another Romney opponent, Rick Santorum, who Trump said "came out of nowhere" and dismissed as "unelectable."
"I see some of his views which are so out there that he's never going to win. He cannot win the general election," Trump said. "The people in Pennsylvania turned him away, and they knew him the best. I hear his local community was even more vociferous. I mean he lost by 18 or 19 points, but locally where they knew him best, it was substantially more than that."
Trump continued, "There is no gift, no Christmas gift that could be given better than Rick Santorum for the Democrats. They are just salivating at that. I don't think they believe it's going to happen, but boy would they like it to happen, because it would be an easy election."
While Trump described Romney as a "high-quality human being," he acknowledged that the former Massachusetts governor, who is sometimes criticized as struggling to connect to people, is much different face-to-face than on TV.
"He's a much different guy on a personal basis than he comes across on television," Trump said. "While he projects very well, I can tell you on a personal basis, I think it's even better."
Trump was also asked by host Art Lewis if he would consider throwing his hat into the ring if the nomination fight continues to the Republican Convention in September.
"Obviously if [Romney] wins, I'm not running," Trump said. "If he doesn't -- and I hope that doesn't happen -- I would say that there's a good possibility that I would do something, yes. The reason is I love the country, and I hate what's happening to the country."
As NBC's Garrett Haake reports, Romney's campaign asked Trump to do the interviews a few days ago, and several more are planned this week.
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With friends like like the "Donald' who needs enemies..?
BTW: I refuse to watch the bloated millionaire who has a squirrel living on top of his head & "Celebrity Apprentice". It's an hour out of my life I will NEVER get back!
Funniest thing to me, Feisty, is that the Romney campaign REQUESTED that Trump do these interviews? After that awkward moment at Trump's casino where Romney and his wife looked so uncomfortable, they double down on the value of the Trump endorsement?!
I used to watch the Apprentice shows but I am done with them.
Nope. The Donald is just doing what he does best, running his suck.
The Donald and Mitt need the Economy to crash if they hope to beat Obama and that doesn't seem that likely.
Trump will help Romney lose.
We all know that Mitt Romney will be the eventual nominee of the esteemed GOP and our next, and best, President for the next eight years.
The landslide of the mid term elections will be nothing compared to the avalanche that is awaiting Obama.
Believing anything else is delusional.
The economy, under Obama, will continue to slide to oblivion. No company will take a chance on expanding under the constant threat of more and more new taxes and regulations.
Watch for yet another downgrade of America's credit rating under the Obama policies. That, coupled with the skyrocketing Obama gas prices will put the last nail in Obama's political coffin.
Goodbye Barrack, hello prosperity.
Obama shelved in 2012.
Manufacturing is up. Employment is up. The markets are up. Your jig is up.
You're suppose to *puff* *puff* AND *pass* Joey
Your comment is some of the funniest stuff I've read in days... thanks! ;o)
Don't worry lil Joey, we can all dream even though yours are completely ridiculous. Your nightmare will come when not only does Obama win by a landslide but Democrats regain control of the House and increase their seats in the Senate. But dream on little fella, dream on.
National Debt is up an additional $6 Trillion (increasing $2T per year). Gas is up (over $4/gal. in some states). Debt to GDP is up 103% (same rate as Ireland, Portugal, and Italy). Real unemployment is up over 16% (including underemployed and those stopped seeking). Government employment numbers and their pay rate is up (higher than their private counterparts). Retirees and underfunded Soc. Sec. is up (and the current Administration has the gall to cut FICA funding further).
If Obama is reelected, it will also become YOUR worst nightmare when (not if, but when) he destroys America.
[If Obama is reelected, it will also become YOUR worst nightmare when (not if, but when) he destroys America.]
You should change your username to "EmotionalOne-(many irrelevant numbers)"...
Really? which numbers are "irrelevant"? Which numbers do not affect America? or even you as an individual? These numbers are accurate from the bls.gov, cbo.gov, treasury.gov websites.
[Really? which numbers are "irrelevant"?]
Errrrm...the irrelevant numbers in your username...getting a bit paranoid and defensive?
Ahh, I see. You were only resorting to ad hominem attacks instead of actually dealing with the issue. Makes sense now as that's all libs can do when faced with facts.
It would appear that those who can blindly follow and believe in the "goodness" of the present administration for the "people of America" are folks that have not been directly impacted by unemployment, pay reduction, benefit reduction, loss of investments, home, real estate value.....and as such, they can believe that all this "suffering is for the good of everyone" Either that, or they are currently beneficiaries of our government and do not have to work for their daily bread, and wish for that situation to continue. As somebody who has experienced all of the above, just since our present administration was sworn in, and who additionally, has bothered to read (book, chapter and verse) of the Obama Healthcare reform legislation (and may I add that it is more frightening than any Steven King novel).....I pray that all the American people so impacted, so negatively harmed by current policies and proposals, carefully weigh the options. In the last election, I believe that many Americans got thoroughly fed up with the circus of the campaign and literally threw their vote to whomever appeared the least objectionable. As Mr Obama tends to be a well rehearsed orator, it was easy to like his performance better than the rest. I am hoping people look beyond the rhetoric and realize how severely undermined freedom in America is becoming.
Now Bernie Madoff should endorse Santorum.
Notice how Romney even looks Presidential?? While Obama looks sleazy. Creepy even. I know looks aren't everything, but you have to admit, Obama looks more and more like a tired used car salesman who can't meet his monthly quota.
Romney looks like a display in a taxidermist's shop.
Okay, you just had to go and make me repeat some of David Letterman's best lines on this topic, didn't you? :)
"He looks like the guy on the 'Just For Men' bottle ... Mitt looks like a guy who goes to the restroom when the check comes ... He looks like a guy who would run a seminar on condo flipping …He looks like a tennis pro at a restricted country club....He looks like the piano player at an upscale department store. ... He looks like a guy who winks when he shakes your hand. ...He looks like a Jet Blue pilot who comes out to greet the passengers during the delay. ... Mitt Romney looks like the guy who says to the contestant, 'We're out of time, can you come back tomorrow?'".....He looks like the guy who promises accident victims he'll get the money they deserve. ....."
And the winner and still my favorite:
"He looks like the photo that comes with the frame"
Ideology and Jo Anne.
Joseph did not have chance after his post.....LOL ...
Keep them coming.
Northstar -
Well, okay.....if you insist!
"He looks like that guy on the golf course in the Levitra commercial.....Mitt looks like a guy who forgot to remove his teeth whitening strip..... Mitt looks like a tour guide at the Nixon Library.....Mitt looks like the guy at a party who gives you his card......He looks like a cosmetic surgeon who gets ambushed on '60 Minutes.'......
And maybe my second favorite one ever:
"He looks like a former Tarzan."
joe e you said that about newt to. Can't make up your mind.
And how does any of this humor actually evaluate anything that a candidate has said or done to make them worthy of our votes? Have we turned our presidential election into nothing more than "prom king and queen" and the votes go to the "pretty people" instead of voting for substance. Just by having this discussion, it proves that many of us do not take our right to vote very seriously, nor do we believe that our votes really count for anything.
It doesn't help that Mitt's campaign finance manager's MLM for Melaleuca is against the law in Michigan.
Frank Vandersloot is also a religious nutcase that blames the LGBT community for the pedophile Mormon Scout Masters that molested scouts in Idaho and the LDS church covered it up.
http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/reportsitem.aspx?id=100382
In 1992, the Michigan attorney general's office investigated Melaleuca's
business practices.
The attorney general alleged that materials about a company program claimed participants were "making $80,000 to $100,000 within one or two years," and that bonuses were paid simply for
recruiting new participants, which is illegal in Michigan.
The AG also alleged that literature from a Michigan participant made false and
misleading representations that the company was endorsed by the Michigan
attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission.
"The [assurance] in this instance is very extensive and not our typical boilerplate," says Robert Ward Jr., the former Michigan assistant attorney general who drafted the agreement with Melaleuca.
"We seem to really nail them down to specific remedies not ordinarily required in these cases... We were concerned with earnings claims and their entire marketing program."
Maybe the Donald is kissing up to Romney so he can become VEEP.
what is six inces long and has not been sucked on since last Saturday?
answer
not yet
wait a sec
a little more
just a little longer
wait
wait
Whitney Houston's crack pipe
Hey buck that one is getting old.
And, in extremely poor taste. Let the woman rest in peace as it appears that her life was anything but peaceful.
I have never understood what the attraction is for Donald Trump. I have tried and tried for all the years he's been on the scene to understand why anyone cares who he is or what he says. Can anyone explain to me what there is about him other than his own ego that makes anyone think he is remotely qualified to run this country?
Buck,
Ever notice the pattern that emerges with celebrities?? They have more money than God, and then they throw it all away. They get into drugs, their health goes, followed by their careers. Those that survive this tend to get religious.
So sad. There are a few Hollywood stars that lead normal lives and can cope with the fame and riches without trashing their lives. A few.
Study up Jr!
Whitney Houston got her start singing in a Baptist Church choir... moron!
that was her problem she was just performing and not listening to what was being preached kinda like Obama went to church for 20 years and did not listen to all the hate coming from the minister.
Pretty quick on the draw Feisty.
I wasn't referring specifically to Whitney, but to the overall pattern that afflicts celebrities.
Sports stars are not immune to this either.
Their sense of reality gets distorted. they can make loads of mistakes because all that money will act as a shock absorber.....for a while. But when their bodies start to fall apart, the rest of the destruction follows suit.
Am I right or am I right?? (No pun intended)
I don't think Donald Trump will ever be in public service. The bureaucracy of it all would drive him nuts. He is used to being in control. He is used to giving orders and having them followed immediately. Government just doesn't work that way. This is what turned off Ross Perot.
Obama is getting frustrated when his liberal/socialist agenda just doesn't coinside with reality. (Chevy Volt anyone??)
[Obama is getting frustrated when his liberal/socialist agenda just doesn't coinside with reality. (Chevy Volt anyone??)]
My God, are you an idiot...I hope you're not reproducing.
Just bought the wine I intend to be sipping as I listen to Obama give his concession speech next November. A fine pinot noir. Cost me $45 for one bottle, but the occasion will merit the cost.
22 Democrats up for re-election in our Senate this cycle. The Great Republican party only needs a net win of three of those seats to gain their rightful majority. Republican rule is the natural order of the universe. Anything else is an aberration, a perversion of nature.
Once this is accomplished, Old whorehouse Harry Reid can go sit in the back of the chamber, and mumble to himself, while the Republican Senate finally gets some work done for the American people.
ABO 2012
Joesph,
Only $45.00 a bottle. You are cheap. Did you get it at BIG TOP liquor?
When Obama won and the day of his inauguration, I opened bottles of Brunello.
It was a great day. I have a couple of bottles for Obama reelection win and the beginning of his second term.
Cheers!
I have been saving a bottle of fine champagne in the basement to enjoy when the time comes when I can actually be comfortable in my own country. It has been down there for over three years already, and I am anxious to have reasons to bring it out. A complete and thorough change in Washington would be a great start.