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Donald Trump will be a big nightmare for Republican contenders. (Photo: Brendan McDermid/Reuters)
Donald Trump, the bombastic builder of Trump towers and Trump gambling casinos is moving from his reality TV show to the theater of presidential elections. If he survives the first three months of mass media drubbing him and his notorious affliction of 'leaving no impulsive opinion behind,' he's going to be trouble for the other fifteen or so Republican presidential candidates.
Donald Trump, the bombastic builder of Trump towers and Trump gambling casinos is moving from his reality TV show to the theater of presidential elections. If he survives the first three months of mass media drubbing him and his notorious affliction of 'leaving no impulsive opinion behind,' he's going to be trouble for the other fifteen or so Republican presidential candidates.
Already the commentators have derided his massive egotitis - he said "I" 195 times in his announcement speech, not counting the 28 times he said "my" or "mine" or the 22 mentions of "me." But Trump revels in self-promotion and, as one commentator wrote, "plays the media like a harp."
If he is still campaigning by Labor Day, watch out Republicans! He will be a big nightmare for Republican contenders - from Jeb Bush to Ted Cruz, from John Kasich to Scott Walker. Here are some reasons why:
We Interrupt This Article with an Urgent Message! Common Dreams is a not-for-profit news service. All of our content is free to you - no subscriptions; no ads. We are funded by donations from our readers. Our critical Mid-Year fundraiser is going very slowly - only 819 readers have contributed so far. We must meet our goal before we can end this fundraising campaign and get back to focusing on what we do best. |
To accusations that he has taken public subsidies and eminent domain protections for his giant projects, Trump replies that capital and tax money create jobs and more businesses.
One hurdle Trump may not be able to surmount is Saturday Night Live (SNL). Lorne Michaels, SNL's forever producer, uses exaggeration and satire to lampoon politicians. How can he satirize buffoonish satire itself? How can he exaggerate Trump who brags that the master bathroom on his private jet has a 24-karat-gold-plated sink?
Trump and Musk are on an unconstitutional rampage, aiming for virtually every corner of the federal government. These two right-wing billionaires are targeting nurses, scientists, teachers, daycare providers, judges, veterans, air traffic controllers, and nuclear safety inspectors. No one is safe. The food stamps program, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are next. It’s an unprecedented disaster and a five-alarm fire, but there will be a reckoning. The people did not vote for this. The American people do not want this dystopian hellscape that hides behind claims of “efficiency.” Still, in reality, it is all a giveaway to corporate interests and the libertarian dreams of far-right oligarchs like Musk. Common Dreams is playing a vital role by reporting day and night on this orgy of corruption and greed, as well as what everyday people can do to organize and fight back. As a people-powered nonprofit news outlet, we cover issues the corporate media never will, but we can only continue with our readers’ support. |
Donald Trump, the bombastic builder of Trump towers and Trump gambling casinos is moving from his reality TV show to the theater of presidential elections. If he survives the first three months of mass media drubbing him and his notorious affliction of 'leaving no impulsive opinion behind,' he's going to be trouble for the other fifteen or so Republican presidential candidates.
Already the commentators have derided his massive egotitis - he said "I" 195 times in his announcement speech, not counting the 28 times he said "my" or "mine" or the 22 mentions of "me." But Trump revels in self-promotion and, as one commentator wrote, "plays the media like a harp."
If he is still campaigning by Labor Day, watch out Republicans! He will be a big nightmare for Republican contenders - from Jeb Bush to Ted Cruz, from John Kasich to Scott Walker. Here are some reasons why:
We Interrupt This Article with an Urgent Message! Common Dreams is a not-for-profit news service. All of our content is free to you - no subscriptions; no ads. We are funded by donations from our readers. Our critical Mid-Year fundraiser is going very slowly - only 819 readers have contributed so far. We must meet our goal before we can end this fundraising campaign and get back to focusing on what we do best. |
To accusations that he has taken public subsidies and eminent domain protections for his giant projects, Trump replies that capital and tax money create jobs and more businesses.
One hurdle Trump may not be able to surmount is Saturday Night Live (SNL). Lorne Michaels, SNL's forever producer, uses exaggeration and satire to lampoon politicians. How can he satirize buffoonish satire itself? How can he exaggerate Trump who brags that the master bathroom on his private jet has a 24-karat-gold-plated sink?
Donald Trump, the bombastic builder of Trump towers and Trump gambling casinos is moving from his reality TV show to the theater of presidential elections. If he survives the first three months of mass media drubbing him and his notorious affliction of 'leaving no impulsive opinion behind,' he's going to be trouble for the other fifteen or so Republican presidential candidates.
Already the commentators have derided his massive egotitis - he said "I" 195 times in his announcement speech, not counting the 28 times he said "my" or "mine" or the 22 mentions of "me." But Trump revels in self-promotion and, as one commentator wrote, "plays the media like a harp."
If he is still campaigning by Labor Day, watch out Republicans! He will be a big nightmare for Republican contenders - from Jeb Bush to Ted Cruz, from John Kasich to Scott Walker. Here are some reasons why:
We Interrupt This Article with an Urgent Message! Common Dreams is a not-for-profit news service. All of our content is free to you - no subscriptions; no ads. We are funded by donations from our readers. Our critical Mid-Year fundraiser is going very slowly - only 819 readers have contributed so far. We must meet our goal before we can end this fundraising campaign and get back to focusing on what we do best. |
To accusations that he has taken public subsidies and eminent domain protections for his giant projects, Trump replies that capital and tax money create jobs and more businesses.
One hurdle Trump may not be able to surmount is Saturday Night Live (SNL). Lorne Michaels, SNL's forever producer, uses exaggeration and satire to lampoon politicians. How can he satirize buffoonish satire itself? How can he exaggerate Trump who brags that the master bathroom on his private jet has a 24-karat-gold-plated sink?