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Trump told ABC's "Good Morning America" he would make a decision about a possible race by June. In answer to a question from George Stephanopoulos about a White House candidacy, he said, "I am thinking about things. . . . It could be fun because I'd like to see some positive things happen for the country." Trump expressed interest in running in 1988 and again before the 2000 election, but each time backed off as the filing deadlines approached.
On Thursday, he said the United States has lost respect around the world because other countries "beat us up" economically. He singled out China for special scorn, saying it was "getting away with murder" by manipulating currency to increase its advantage in international trade. As president, he said he would "tax China'' -- presumably meaning he would impose tariffs on Chinese imports.
Trump said he understood that, if he ran, he might have to go up against 2008 GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. And he said he does not "underestimate" her. "I like her," he said, "but I'd take her on."
Another wealthy Manhattanite, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, denied for the umpteenth time Wednesday that he is interested in national office. "Well, it's very flattering," he told the Washington Post when asked again about his ambitions. "And if you didn't think it was flattering you should probably see a psychiatrist." Trump called Bloomberg a friend, but said the mayor is on the "liberal side" politically.
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I think Trump would win by a landslide if he ran for President! He has more business experience than anybody that would run, and more common sense. The past President Bush received very bad advise and took it, and Obama is doing the same. I don't think Trump would take bad advise, and wouldn't fall into that "Good Old Boy" trap that Washington is setup with only to further their careers in Politics. Politicians that start out good always end up giving in to the Career Politicians in Washington and learn very fast it's only important to get reelected and the hell with the Public good. Go Trump!!!
November 19 2010 at 7:41 AM Report abuse Permalink +3 rate up rate down ReplyTrump goes bankrupt all the time now. Cheating his subcontractors. Hes a crook who uses the system to play but not pay. I know he tried cheating a contractor in Florida for working on his splendid resort, but the guy went to court and won. He began hauling Trumps furniture and **** out,, someone showed with a check in 20 minutes. Only took the guy 18 months and court case to colect off the dead beat Trump. The real trump is not the smiley ass you see on TV,,, hes much much worse. Hes just the normal wall street crook. He lost his yacht,, the gambling places we thought he owned,,, and his esteem, hes not real.
November 19 2010 at 5:58 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI would like to see Trent Lott of Mississippi run for president on the GOP ticket and win the primary and pick either Donald Trump or Sarah Palin as his running partner .... Who else is with me on this idea
November 19 2010 at 3:37 AM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down ReplyTrump would make a perfect puppet for the Illumanati. When will America wake up and realize that the USA is run by a select group of zionists that are screwing us from behind!
November 19 2010 at 1:59 AM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down ReplyI wish he would run as a 3rd party. He has enough of a following to get the publicity that a normal 3rd party memeber would need.
November 18 2010 at 11:06 PM Report abuse Permalink +4 rate up rate down ReplyHe has my vote !!
November 18 2010 at 9:28 PM Report abuse Permalink +7 rate up rate down ReplyI would vote for him. Maybe his financial genius could straighten out the economy.
November 18 2010 at 9:25 PM Report abuse Permalink +6 rate up rate down ReplyLord knows that Trump would not and could not, if he tried, be any worse than the last two we had in the WH. Maybe his financial savy could change things economically.
November 18 2010 at 9:24 PM Report abuse Permalink +9 rate up rate down ReplyI think Trump and Palin should do a reality TV series as canidates running together for president. Thene he could fire her and she could fire him.
November 18 2010 at 9:04 PM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyIt would definitely be interesting to have a President Trump.
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