Trump's proposed candidacy is neither grounds for "YAWN" nor for panic.   It's actually a great thing for President Obama--for the reason I cited.   Consider what Ralph Nader did for GWB.    But nuance in politics is often lost on some Mudcatters, it seems.


Just yesterday I ran across two separate columns attacking Trump in the free conservative rag you can get on the DC subway.

One dealt with his sordid business style--exploiting the "eminent domain" idea for his own gain--with the collusion of city governments.    Among other things he is a stalwart defender of the ""Kelo" decision, which is anathema to lots of conservatives.

The other one complained about how he is tarnishing the Republican "brand" by his embrace of the crackpot "birther" theory.

There are a huge number of Republicans who want nothing to do with his supposed candidacy and wish he would zip his lip on politics.   Or just disappear, leaving his money behind for a reasonable person (from their perspective) to use.

Now, as I said, we should hope he does not realize this and runs anyway.