Donald Trump to host GOP debate. (Yes, really.)

[69360]

Do the losers of the debate get fired?

Our elections are officially reality TV.

 

[cucucachu0000]

I don't think he said anything nasty just that ron won't win the noomination. That's inline with whatverone else is saying even people who are rooting for paul. I doubt he's for actual free markets I know he uses his political buddies to use eminent domain to get him some land for a lot of his ventures. What I'm afraid of is the media prepping people to trump in order to run for 3rd party. Is he gonna be an actual moderator or is he gonna be like a guest like the other debates where they ask like 3 questions and leave?

 

[flightlesskiwi]

I really feel like I'm living in the Twilight Zone sometimes.

somebody pinch me

*pinch*
and
Welcome to Bizzaro World!!! (the twilight zone has since been taken over by vampires, werewolves, adolescent girls and older women who still wish they were adolescent girls)

 

[Fermli]

The Apprentice meets politics.

American intellilect keeps on dropping...

 

[MRoCkEd]

Am I the only one who thinks this is awesome?

 

[ross11988]

I don't think he said anything nasty just that ron won't win the noomination. That's inline with whatverone else is saying even people who are rooting for Paul.

Your right, hes inline with alot of non hardcore supporters. He never said anything bad, he just said he believes he won't get the nomination.

 

[vechorik]

I think Oprah should moderate the next debate *jeeeesh*

How many viewers will this thing gain?

"The debate, which will air on the cable channel Ion Television, will be the final one before the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 3."

Never even heard of that channel.

 

[heavenlyboy34]

...Was last election this much of a joke?

Or did I get involved at the right time so I could see all this ridicule?

I feel like I am watching a reality show..

Ditto. I even started a vent thread along those lines recently.

 

[trey4sports]

I don't think he said anything nasty just that ron won't win the noomination. That's inline with whatverone else is saying even people who are rooting for paul. I doubt he's for actual free markets I know he uses his political buddies to use eminent domain to get him some land for a lot of his ventures. What I'm afraid of is the media prepping people to trump in order to run for 3rd party. Is he gonna be an actual moderator or is he gonna be like a guest like the other debates where they ask like 3 questions and leave?

it was nasty. Shoulda been at CPAC.

 

[airborne373]

This is merely an example of what happens when THE PEOPLE allow criminals and clowns to run them.

 

[milo10]

If Trump ran 3rd party as a spoiler against Paul, he would be excoriated mercilessly on the internet, and in multiple languages. Not good for his brand or his businesses.

It's not a big deal for him to make noise or host a debate. If that is all he really wants to do, that's cool. The GOP has been a running joke anyway for the past decade, so I don't have anything against a self-promoter wanting to be part of that circus. It gives Ron that much more gravitas in contrast.

 

[eric4186]

wow this is really really dumb and bad news for us. Trump *hates* Paul and I can almost guarantee he won't be treated fairly.

I agree with what some previous posters were saying, the candidates should just all refuse to go.

 

[Johncjackson]

I don't think he should accept. Agreeing to this makes about as much sense as going to a debate hosted by Gallagher or Carrot Top or having an abs-off with The Situation while The Bachelorette hands out roses for her favorite answers.

 

[sailingaway]

Apparently Huntsman has refused and a staffer said they are going to buy popcorn sit back and watch Newt and Romney field Trump's questions.

 

[milo10]

I don't think he should accept. Agreeing to this makes about as much sense as going to a debate hosted by Gallagher or Carrot Top or having an abs-off with The Situation while The Bachelorette hands out roses for her favorite answers.

I don't even own a TV, but I would make sure to watch that.

 

[unknown]

What a joke.

Imagine the silliness and retarded banter back and forth.

Trump wants to impose tariffs on China so RP should be ready for that one.

 

[MRoCkEd]

Trump *hates* Paul

Nonsense. Trump, when asked about Ron, says he's a "cool guy." He has praised him several times for his monetary policy and foreign policy.

 

[sailingaway]

Nonsense. Trump, when asked about Ron, says he's a "cool guy." He has praised him several times for his monetary policy and foreign policy.

and mocks him as 'never being able to win' if you recall CPAC. He belittles him, and he is such a puffed bag of air, it infuriates me. Ron has substance and Trump is a walking talking reality show.

 

[MRoCkEd]

and mocks him as 'never being able to win' if you recall CPAC. He belittles him, and he is such a puffed bag of air, it infuriates me. Ron has substance and Trump is a walking talking reality show.

Not like he went out of his way to say that. I was in the crowd. He did that in response to some rude supporters shouting "Ron Paul" during his speech. Trump has never criticized Ron's policies.

With that being said, Trump is a clown. I like him as the character that he is because he's entertaining.

 

[Xenophage]

Trump loves Trump, just like Gingrich loves Gingrich. Egomaniacs are easy to spot.

I think Trump will endorse Mitt Romney. Gingrich and Trump can't get along because they each have to be the biggest shot in the room.

Also, I'll be very surprised if Trump doesn't engage the candidates like they're contestants on his TV show. He might even argue with them as the moderator. It'll be a circus.