“We will re-evaluate Trump’s role as host of “Celebrity Apprentice” should it become necessary, as we are committed to this franchise,” said Rebecca Marks, executive vice president of publicity for NBCUniversal Television Group.
I don’t think any polling numbers at this stage of the game mean a damned thing.
I’m sure one of Donald’s children could step into the role of host of the show if he really was serious about the presidency. But I don’t think he is.
But, except for Sanders, who has not a chance, no one better is running.
The Democratic side does a better job ignoring their “you gotta be kidding me” candidates. That doesn’t mean they aren’t there. Willie Carter has been a Democratic candidate since 1988 (and he’s declared this year too.) God told him to run in a prophetic vision. He makes Huckabee look secular. Maybe the 8th candidacy is the charm. 
In 2012, a convicted and imprisoned felon that only filed in one state picked up 42% of the votes in the Democratic primary against Obama. Although later stripped of his delegates, he actually won some. Trump should be so lucky.
Somehow the Republicans manage to find people with to much name recognition and/or money to completely ignore before they get tossed to the curb.
Apart from wanting this on general principles, I would also look forward to the President of the United States having had buildings he named after himself, pre-election, where Sex Expos were held.
The inaugural Exxxotica Fan Choice Awards, also known as “The Fannys”, was held on April 20, 2013 in the Grand Ballroom of the Trump Taj Mahal.
Not since the days of Chester A. Arthur ( prolly a most respectable old coot ) whose grandson became a Sexologist ( and arms-supplier to terrorists ) has there been more louche a choice to bring down the Republic.
Obviously, from my slogan, I would prefer him to partner with the previous vice-presidential candidate, Mrs Palin, to bring much-needed experience to his gravitas. But which takes the position and which is ceremonial I care not. Maybe they could share the responsibility if the US moves to the Roman model of twin consuls.
Palin — Trump 2016 !
Here’s a picture of Madame Palin with her then running-mate in '08.
Sarah and John
Feel the Love !!!
I think of Trump as Zaphod Beeblebrox but with only one head and without the cool hoopy frood factor.
So serious question. There seems to be uniform agreement that his canidacy is just an exercise in self promotion and even he doesn’t actually expect to have any chance what-so-ever of actually winning the nomination, but to what extend does this extend to his announcement speech.
Looking over the transcript it appears to be almost entirely, look at me, look at how rich and powerful I am, me ,me me me me. Which reinforces everyone’s negative opinion of him a an egotistical jerk. So the question is, was Trump trolling when he gave this speech? Did he make it appalling on purpose knowing that the more appalling it is the more press he will get? Or is his ego really so large that he thinks spouting on and on about how great he is will actually convince people?
Total 100% Grade A troll.
His show is on summer hiatus, and slipping in the ratings. Worked once, why wouldn’t it work again? America has apparently not gotten any smarter, based on the airtime this story continues to get. I mean, it’s the exact same sham!
You keep saying this, but I don’t get your point. He announced he’s running for president. It makes America stupid to know this fact?
I’m a Trump Birther. I don’t think that thing on his head is a natural born citizen. From what I can tell, it has dug in and replaced his brain, so its citizenship , er … trumps … his.
Regarding the speech from yesterday - I kept getting flashbacks to Clint Eastwood at the Republican National Convention debating with an empty chair. In both cases, it felt like they figured just bashing Democrats was enough, and any more substance or preparation wasn’t necessary. Perhaps that’s a result of too much time in the echo chamber?
In terms of a running mate - I’m hoping and praying for an “Apprentice - Running Mate Edition”. A bunch of 20-something political newbies hoping to be on the Donald’s ticket would be reality TV gold.
He’s not though, he’s promoting his show. By being the news. Story originating on a network that profits from his show
Exactly like he did last time. Exactly.
The very same news outlets, the very same story, the very same stunt. So transparent, and everyone laughs but it’s a titch embarrassing I think. That’s all I’m saying.
Maybe he can run his show for a while by have people compete to be his vice president.
Santorum must be frothing over this.
I absolutely loathe Donald Trump but I can’t help but feel the timing of his announcement was meant to take the wind out of Jeb’s sails and that makes me like him a teeny, tiny, bit.
On the contrary: https://martinomalley.com/
This, from a guy whose highest-profile current occupation is telling people, “You’re fired!”
I’d love to see a Trump-Omarosa ticket. Heee! It’s been far far too long since we had Spiro Agnew to kick around. Omarosa would fill the bill quite nicely. She can’t keep her mouth shut at appropriate times, either. And wouldn’t we love it when she started a roll-around-on-the-floor chick fight at a White House function?
But knowing The Donald, his running mate would be one of his kids. He likes keeping things (money) in the family, after all. That being said, Ivanka is a pretty savvy young thing and did very well at Penn. If they get elected, we could shoot The Donald and let Ivanka run the country.
How about we go full birther and have a Trump-Orly Taitz ticket?
I don’t understand why you keep saying it’s exactly like last time. He never said he would run for president last time. He kept saying he was considering it, and how he’d be super great if was president, but he never said he’d run. And at one point he said he officially wouldn’t, because business is his passion. So everyone is laughing harder this time since he’s actually throwing his hat into the ring.
Also, it’s funny this time because of the number of candidates. If it was just Bush and Walker and maybe Santorum running, then I think Trump would just be relegated to more “news of the weird” type news. But since there are 20 candidates for the Republicans, and Trump is polling better than several of them with actual political experience, that’s what makes it bad for Republicans and funny for everyone else.