Friday, July 10, 2015

Why The Fuss Over Donald?

Donald Trump is the latest news-maker in the political infotainment industry.
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The latest discussion point is "Is he this year's Herman Cain, who will burn out quickly?" or "Is he this year's Ross Perot, who will rise - Frankenstein like - to haunt the party later?"
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Why does he get so much press?

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Because it is early in the race - and it is circus time.  Also, it is a slow news cycle.  (Probably good for Hillary, because the second most interesting story is Bernie Sanders amazing success.)  And the media is concentrated in New York.  Trump is a constant in New York, like roaches and smelly streets.  He bloviates around the city offering nuggets of stupid comments on anything and everything.  Trump is a crack addict when it comes to a microphone.  There is no topic Trump is not willing to comment on, regardless of his knowledge or lack there of.  Trump is like pure oxygen for the New York Media - it gives a quick and reliable high.
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All of this experience has refined Trump's ability to create news about himself in this city.
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So, maybe it is playing less successfully outside of New York.  I hope so.  Because the other answer is that people really believe him. Which isn't all that scary.  The more you see of The Donald, the less you will like him.  Trust me, 9 years in this city has been 8 1/2 years of too much Donal.