Posted on 12/08/2011 9:00:31 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska and almost-kinda-sorta-not-really presidential hopeful, encouraged GOP candidates to attend Donald Trump's presidential debate. Trump proposed the debate, which he will moderate, on December 27.
Trump's proposition was met with an interesting variety of responses, but most seemed to be based around the same premise: it wasn't something to be taken seriously. Jon Huntsman called the idea "a joke," Ron Paul called it "wildly inappropriate" and Mitt Romney recently declined the invitation as well. As it stands, only Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich have confirmed their attendance. If things don't turn around soon, it will be a very small, and probably short, debate.
However, Sarah Palin had a different perspective. Advising candidates to focus on exposure, she suggested, "What is a bit appealing about this idea of Trump hosting a debate is, consider the diverse audience that perhaps he can attract." Indeed, while Trump is not exactly looked at as the senior authority on being taken seriously, there is no doubt that his name is well-known, and he could attract audiences that might not otherwise watch.
Sarah Palin herself is a rather controversial person, but she may have a point here. While some question whether Trump, once a presidential hopeful himself, could be expected to moderate without bias, the moderator is only part of the issue. Candidates would still have a platform with which to reach new audiences. It could also be argued that, by this point in the race, getting exposure to as many people as possible could only be beneficial. With Newt Gingrich currently being far ahead in some polls, perhaps it would be better for candidates to focus on a possible opportunity rather than who is moderating the debate.
I would love for that to happen! But, I’m not counting on it.
Again we have a situation where a lot of FReepers have allowed the wool to be pulled down over their eyes here. They're being had and don't seem to understand that nor care to it would seem. Trump is an accomplished snake oil salesman and he is cleaning up with the moderate and RINO Republicans around here. I sure do hope that conservatives are smarter than those folks.
Anyone who has been paying any attention know full damn well that Trump is a Demonrat and he has no intentions of helping those rooting for him with his dog-n-pony show, his so called debate. Republicans singing the praises of Trump are no more than a bunch of useful patsies and that they are being used.
Honestly, what Trump ought to come back with is something like, "you know, I keep saying there is a chance that I might run as an independent if I think the wrong person gets the nomination. Here's your chance to convince to not run if you win the primaries."
I want a Rush or Andrew Wilkow debate.
I am not liking the idea of Trump thinking he gets to pick the candidate. If he would run, Obama wins. It is almost like he doesn’t care who primary voters pick. Donald ain’t happy with it? He runs, Obama wins. That stinks.
I like some of Donalds tough talk, but this crap is the reason he can’t be trusted.
Excellent thought!!!
Has anyone else signed onto the debate?
I will be happy to watch only the two.
I just heard on Hannity there’s a “rumor” Trump is calling the debate off.
Oh geeeeez.....that’s too bad.
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