Earlier this evening, CNN’s Don Lemon interviewed Donald Trump about the debate on Fox News Channel last night, and set off another Trump-related tempest. After noting that Kelly pushed Trump during the debate, and that she “pushed a lot of people” besides Trump, Lemon asked, “What is it with you and Megyn Kelly?” Trump’s reply was, er … colorful, to say the least [emphasis mine]:
TRUMP: Well, I just don’t respect her as a journalist, I have no respect for her. I don’t think she’s very good, I think she’s highly overrated. But when I came out there, you know — what am I doing? I’m not getting paid for this. I go out there, and they start saying this stuff [garbled]. But you know, I didn’t know there’d be 24 million people. I knew it was going to be a big crowd because I get crowds, I get ratings. They call me the ratings machine. So I have, you know, she gets out and she starts asking me all sorts of ridiculous questions, and you could see there was blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of her … wherever. But in my opinion, she was off base.
Kelly did ask Trump tough questions in last night’s debate, but she asked tough questions of Marco Rubio on abortion too, and of other candidates on stage as well. As the front-runner, Trump should have expected tough questions, especially given his track record of supporting nearly every progressive idea at one time or another, including Hillary Clinton being President. Kelly also asked Trump about his remarks about women, which appears to have particularly rankled him — and pushed him into validating Kelly’s premise in asking those questions in the first place. After all, it’s not often when a major party candidate takes a shot at a woman by reminding everyone of her menstrual cycle. I’m certain that will really impress women about their place in the Republican Party.
Trump was scheduled to speak at the Red State Gathering tomorrow, in the final slot at the event. Not long after these remarks, event organizer Erick Erickson announced that he had withdrawn the invitation:
I have rescinded my invitation to Mr.Trump. While I have tried to give him great latitude, his remark about Megyn Kelly was a bridge too far
That will undoubtedly anger some Trump supporters, but after last night’s debate performance and his thin-skinned whining afterward, I wonder if that group wasn’t already in decline. This might fire up the die-hard Trump troops, but suggesting that a journalist went after his target-rich record only because she was menstruating should be a disqualifier for most voters. It’s vastly worse than anything Todd Akin said, and will almost certainly have media outlets demanding responses from the other Republican candidates. It’s practically tailor-made for Democrats to hoist up the Republican War On Women banner, especially Hillary Clinton.
Get ready for plenty of Team Trump dog-in-the-manger, sour-grapes quotes in the morning, if not overnight. There may be some legitimate anger among a small group of RSG15 attendees tomorrow who wanted to see Trump at this event, but Erick has a solid case for not wanting to have this overshadow the event tomorrow, with more presidential candidates on hand to make their pitches. Erick will almost certainly address this in the morning, and we’ll see what the fallout is over the rest of the day.
Update: Carly Fiorina appears to be the first Republican candidate to respond to Trump’s remarks, perhaps fittingly so (via Twitchy):
That’s interesting, because Fiorina actually deflected a Trump question at her presser today at RSG15 by asking why the media wasn’t calling out Obama for his offensive comments about opponents of the Iran deal. Not this time, apparently.
But I also think that while Mr. Trump resonates with a lot of people with his bluntness, including me to a degree, there are just real lines of decency a person running for President should not trust.
His comment was inappropriate. It is unfortunate to have to disinvite him. But I just don’t want someone on stage who gets a hostile question from a lady and his first inclination is to imply it was hormonal. It just was wrong.
I have invited Megyn Kelly to attend in Donald Trump’s place tomorrow night.
Well, that would be interesting. We’ll see if she can swing that.
Trump's dad was quite the entrepreneur. His was also the type background that a son could look back on with pride of and for his family. That translates into an appreciation of America at its middle class roots:
ROFLMAO!
Yup! If there is one thing slum lords love as much as money,it's middle-class Americans!
Good one!
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
#284. To: nolu chan, TooConservative, sneakypete (#244)
He does have that 10B in assets and Melania, and he is crushing in the polls.
According to the cynics, Trump's asset are over-inflated, and so too are the polls which reflect the Donald destroying the field. (But...but....it CAN'T BE!! It's....it's a Hallucination!! The Donald is MEAN! And not even a "real" fake Republican!!)
A bit different than how Hitlery's fortune was made; OR, the Kenyan in Chief. Or the Bushes. OR the entire elite political class.
No,identical. It was all made from making deals with the government for tax breaks and low or no interest loans. You even point that out yourself in the quote.
Why can't you see this?
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Yup! If there is one thing slum lords love as much as money,it's middle-class Americans!
I'm detecting a smidgeon of CLASS ENVY. Actually a whole lot of petty jealousy. Deal with Trump's success.
Hey -- we can't help who our daddy is. Why, Trump's Poppy *could* have built Planned Parenthood. Or illegally run liquor during the depression. Or collaborated with the Nazis.
The Trumps have built middle class digs. What has your choice for Amerikan Dictator built?
I'm detecting a smidgeon of CLASS ENVY. Actually a whole lot of petty jealousy.
No,you're not,but I do understand you think you are because otherwise you would have to face the truth.
What has your choice for Amerikan Dictator built?
I don't know. Why don't you tell me who my choice is,since I don't know that,either?
I DO know who my choice ISN'T,and it's the arrogant freak you support.
WHY are you so impressed with his money?
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
No,identical. It was all made from making deals with the government for tax breaks and low or no interest loans. You even point that out yourself in the quote.
Why can't you see this?
Because I'm obvious not shorting, sniffing, popping, guzzling whatever *you're* on.
Seriously -- are you able to READ Trump's bio??
If you actually believe what Trump has accomplished to earn their fortune is NO different than Hitlery, the Kenyan in Chief, or Bushes, then you'd better switch psychiatrists. Your sense of reality is shot.
Because I'm obvious not shorting, sniffing, popping, guzzling whatever *you're* on.
Seriously -- are you able to READ Trump's bio??
Yes. I can even understand it.
The family wealth came from sweetheart deals with politicians and payoffs to them and building inspectors.
Or maybe you think NYC gives 40 YEAR tax exemptions to everyone building rental housing?
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
It appears that once again, predictions of his political death have been premature.
It is not just that Trump is in first, but Cruz and Carson are in second and third, and they are the only ones in double figures. The people are giving the middle finger to the GOPe. Freezing The Donald out on Saturday should give him another few points.
Yep, exactly. The Top Three represent giving the Finger to business/politics as usual, and complete rejection of the usual fake choices. The jig is up. Trump will be declared "dead and buried" two years into his Presidency. After the RSG confab, Trump will wind up tacking on a few points.
Of further note of the GOP Leaderboard:
Trump: Businessman Carson: Doctor Cruz: Senator, but highly despised and dismissed by the MSM and Establishment Republicans and Democrats.
Funny coincidence how both Carson and Trump are NOT invited to RSG confab. I mean after all -- they're NOT "politicians." How can they possibly run the d*mn country into the ground without those "credentials"?? HA!
YOU claimed the means to Trump's wealth was "identical" to the aforementioned thieves. No matter WHAT you believe, the Trumps BUILT stuff. That mean they EARNED at minimum SOME of their wealth (as opposed to the others, who "earned" ZERO wealth.)
She passed her audition months ago when she went after Hillary. She is the GOPe designated hitter because she can do it without the party being labeled as sexist. She would be a good fit for the GOPe ticket's VP attack dog slot.
Sadly and pathetically, you're probably right. THIS is how sick the current PC Rules are. ONLY a female/black/gay can verbally criticize other similar demographics.
So...Fiorina's main qualifications as VP: Female Attack Dog. How appropriate.
And as a matter of fact, poll numbers were the criteria used for participation in the main debate.
I wouldn't vote for ONE or any of those Klouwns that have appeared (or selected) in some "debate" (actually a circus), unlike some around this teenie-weenie wittle chit chat forum.
You are being given hogwash and you are eating every morsel you can suck up.
Yeah, Survey Monkey sounds like a real top outfit. ‹/sarcasm›
Trump doesn't make the rules. But it sure would be a whole different story were Jeb at the top of the GOP Leaderboard, wouldn't it?
I also recall the complete failure of polling in both the British and Israeli elections in the last year.
We really should not take polls at face value. Even Nate Silver is admitting there are fundamental problems with measuring public opinion in modern polling. Including the obvious fact that people deliberately lie to pollsters sometimes (but not all the time). Maddening.
Personally, I also believe Polls are too prone to manipulation. But whatever the numbers at the moment, SOMETHING is up. But don't worry -- the polsters will become hijacked/bribed/blackmailed as is usually the eventual case. *Eventually* Jeb will suddenly be leading, then President. And then "NO MONKEY BUSINESS!" can be claimed.
If you don't vote, Buck, it will only matter to you.
What's giving many hope (for the time being) is that a non-politician MIGHT steal the Presidency from the elites. Whatssa mattah -- don't believe that would make any difference?
You'd better believe I'm not the only one who'd slurp up that possibility up with a fork and spoon.
Forbes says an honest assessment is more like half of that, about $5 billion. And his liquid assets appear in the range of $300M. Other reporting is to take Trump's 10 billion, cut it in half, then cut in quarters...
Slice and dice it up anyway you want -- the equation doesn't change. Trump CAN finance his own campaign without bending over as a two-bit whore for China, the Saudis, or Commie Inc.
What's giving many hope (for the time being) is that a non-politician MIGHT steal the Presidency from the elites. Whatssa mattah -- don't believe that would make any difference?
What does the idiot stand for? I really don't know what the punk stands for; he changes his opinions every other day.
No matter WHAT you believe, the Trumps BUILT stuff
What hss "The Donald" built? Not his grandfather that left him a $12 trust fund when he turned 21,or his father that left him $200 million in CASH plus 15,000 NYC rental properties,but "The Donald" himself?
Still standing by your original statement?
Why wouldn't I?
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
What's giving many hope (for the time being) is that a non-politician MIGHT steal the Presidency from the elites.
He IS one of the elites! Hell,he brags about ORDERING Bubbette! to his most recent wedding.
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
And she is STILL more qualified to hold public office than the lunatic you support.
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
My wife likes his casinos; my billfold is solid proof.
I bet your wife ain't gambling there tonight.
Like everything else he has touched,it failed and went into bankruptcy.
So far the only thing I can think of that he has been successful at is running a teebee reality show,and he isn't even really doing that. He just gets a cut for showing up and for letting them use his name.
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
You mean Trump doesn't stand for us wee little people?
Nope. He doesn't even stand for the big rich people. He only stands for himself.
What politician does?
Damn few today,but there are some.
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Slice and dice it up anyway you want -- the equation doesn't change. Trump CAN finance his own campaign without bending over as a two-bit whore for China, the Saudis, or Commie Inc.
The 2012 election was just under a billion for Romney (including nomination battle) while Obama spent over a billion. This election will cost more, probably much more (assuming the market doesn't crash before the election as in 2008). And the market is creaking and groaning a lot like 2008.
Even Trump with virtual universal name recognition will have to do some major spending.
Have you donated to Teh Donald yet? Contrary to his claim to self-fund entirely, he is taking donations.
He shows up because his hairdo is magnificant; he is almost a GOD in his own sake for the amazing coiffure that no one else can immitate.
That's true,and I am sure he has a half-dozen or more people hired to remind of that several times a day.
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
That's true,and I am sure he has a half-dozen or more people hired to remind of that several times a day.
He doesn't need them.
Donald Trump: I will say this, I was attacked by the people that you talk about. When you mention a couple of those names, I was attacked viciously by those people. I don’t mean a little bit, I mean viciously. When I am attacked, I fight back, but I was attacked viciously by those women. Of course it is very hard for them to attack me on looks because I’m so good-looking. But I was attacked very viciously by those women, and frankly, again we get back to the words ‘political correctness.’ Am I allowed to defend myself?
Of course it is very hard for them to attack me on looks because I’m so good-looking.
Well,who can blame him for thinking that when all the hot eastern European women he hires to marry him keep telling him how good-looking he is?
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
