Washington (CNN) - Donald Trump is now tied with Mike Huckabee for first place when Republicans are asked who they support for the GOP presidential nomination in 2012, according to a new national poll.
But while a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey released Tuesday indicates that the real estate mogul and reality TV star has nearly doubled his support since mid-March, it doesn't mean he has smooth sailing ahead.
"More than four in ten Republicans say they would not like to see Trump toss his hat in the ring," says CNN Polling Director Keating Holland.
Nineteen percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents questioned in the poll say that as of now, they'd be most likely to support Trump for next year's GOP presidential nomination. Trump says he'll decide by June whether he runs for the White House. An equal amount say they'd back Huckabee. The former Arkansas governor and 2008 Republican presidential candidate says he'll decide by later this year if he'll make another bid for the White House.
Twelve percent say they'd support former Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska, who was the party's 2008 vice presidential nominee, with 11 percent backing former Massachusetts Gov. and 2008 White House hopeful Mitt Romney and the same amount supporting former House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Seven percent say they are backing Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, another 2008 presidential candidate, with five percent supporting Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, who enjoys strong backing from many in the Tea Party movement. Everyone else registers in the low single digits.
Trump jumped from 10 percent in a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll conducted last month, with Romney dropping from 18 percent to 11 percent.
"Are Republicans switching from Romney to Trump? Some are, but it's a lot more complicated than that, as you would expect with 11 potential hats in the ring," adds Holland. "Only one in five Trump supporters say that Romney would be their second choice. It looks like Trump pulls as much support from Gingrich and Palin as from Romney, and Romney's support would go down even if Trump were not in the list of potential candidates."
The poll was conducted in the two days before Romney's Monday announcement that he was taking the first formal step towards another bid, by setting up a presidential exploratory committee.
According to the survey, more than seven in ten Republicans say that regardless of whom they would support, they'd like to see Huckabee run for the party's presidential nomination, with two-thirds saying the same thing about Romney.
But that figure drops to 56 percent for Trump, with 43 percent saying they don't want to see him run. By a narrower 53 to 47 percent margin, they would like to see Palin make a bid for the White House, and by a 51 to 45 percent margin, they would like to see Gingrich run.
So what could be behind Trump's rise in the poll?
One contributing factor could be his numerous appearances in the national media. Trump's questioning of whether President Barack Obama was born in the U.S. has put Trump smack in the media spotlight the past two months.
"If Trump is rising in the polls because of the amount of air time he has gotten, it would be difficult to tell whether his gains are due to what he is saying or simply due to his increased visibility. In a field of more than a dozen potential candidates, all air time is good air time," says Holland. "Most presidential seasons get to a point when the voters are looking for a fresh face. That's what gave us Fred Thompson in 2008 and Wesley Clark in 2004, to name just two examples. If the Republican rank and file has already hit that phase, Trump would be the obvious beneficiary."
But being in the top spot in the polls the year before the election doesn't always end with that candidate winning their party's nomination. Both Sen. Hillary Clinton and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani led in the national horserace polls in 2007, with neither ending up taking their party nominations.
The CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll was conducted by telephone, with 824 people questioned. The survey's overall sampling error is plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
-CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report
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Horse race? Isn't anyone representing the front-half of the horse?!?
Tied with Mike, that's not saying much.
I think I would vote for Trump!
And who was leading the Republican polls in early 2007? I'll give you a hint, it WASN'T McCain.
At least this the time the Republicans will have someone with half a brain. The last thing this country needs are movie stars, cowboys or failed business owners.
That jerk? Seriously, guys?... Well, I guess he's a little bit better than Palin. So at least that's progress.
Works for ME ... the more idiots like TheDonald and Sarah Palin that run on the GOP ticket, the easier it'll be for the OTHER side –
That is absolutely hilarious. It's a VERY good sign for President Obama that no serious candidate from the GOP is interested in challenging him.
He‛s painfully honest! “Bankruptcy? I don’t think it’s a failure. It’s a success.” (when Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts filed for bankruptcy protection after accruing $1.8 billion in debt)
He‛s got his priorities straight! “You know, it really doesn’t matter what [the media] write as long as you’ve got a young and beautiful piece of ass.”
He‛s selfless and cares about others! “I’m not a schmuck. Even if the world goes to hell in a handbasket, I won’t lose a penny.”
I actually agree with him on many levels. Anything is better than the crap we have in office right now. Pffft.
A twice divorced, several times bankrupt big mouthed "tycoon" is just what we need as a Republican candidate. Is this the best you can do?
Are you kidding me? What could Trump possibly positively contribute to the American people? He doesn't care about the struggling underdog. He's in it to make his own fortune even larger. American politics have become such a joke, and unfortunately, the same can be said for the American people.
Anyone that thinks this man or Palin would have even a remote chance of being elected anything more that nutjobs of the year, truly should have their heads examined as they are really liking in common sense, and the ability to reason coherently!!!
Trump is a joke! If I were a republican, I'd choose Romney over this bigot Trump. Mitt actually has 'GOVERNED" while Trump has has "FAILED" businesses.
Bachmann/Palin 20never
wow ... so many stupid people in the party of G(ay) O(ld) P(reverts) .... the new stupidity of the radical right amazes me ...
President of a company, yes. President, of, by, and FOR THE PEOPLE...... no.
I like the fact that Trump is NOW leading in the polls for the GOP nomination!
This is just laughable at best and it shows that the GOP nomination is nothing but a reality show!....glad Palin & Trump both have their own reality shows and they've brought it to the mainstream media circus to replace the GOP nomination where real issues that affects our great nation & practical solutions needs to be discussed!
Thanks GOP-Tea Party for giving us another laugh this coming election cycle....keep on talking about birther and death panels to solve our nations problem!!!
This is a fine reflection of a segment of the American public. Trump has corrupt ethics and morals; boasts of screwing people on "deals"; and cares only about winning and profit. THIS is someone you want to be president???
Lord! Can't imagine what this will do to his ego.
Trumps was the first to say "The Emperor has no clothes" and finally people are waking up to the fraud that is Obama!
i am neither shocked nor awed...with todays politics being the circus that it is...Vince McMahon, could announce his desire to run, as a Republican, for the preidency during a Wrestlemania event and probably be considered a front runner for the GOP.
The real headline should have reflected the nose-dive by Romney – the only R that has even the slightest chance of winning the general election...
This just says so much about Republicans...
The support is soft for the flavor du jour. He's already said he would consider a 3rd-party run, and his positions on trade contradict decades of advocacy for Free-Trade within the GOP and the US Chamber of Commerce. Once people discover he's willing to do anything to boost ratings for his show, and the hell with the country, his support will evaporate. The GOP's bench is so thin its ridiculous.
This country needs to look at it's educational system, people are obviously not being taught requirements for thought processing or competent decision making. We're looking like foolish idiots around the world , how embarrassing!
It's kind of fun seeing Donald Trump and his bold approach to this opportunity. At this point, I am more convinced that Mitt Romney or Sarah Palin are better choices. But every one of them would be a stronger, more effective leader than Obama. I'm just glad he has a team of people around him explaining what's going on in the country because otherwise he wouldn't have a clue. He's certainly not the one driving any of it. He's better described as someone on the side of the road trying to figure out what just happened. Meanwhile, John Boehner zios past him at 75 mph.
Saying 19% support him is the same as saying 81% do not support him. How did his announcement about taking his toys and running as an independent if he doesn't get the not play in Iowa? Not well, I would bet.
Hell, if Trump bring up Rev. Wright, his popularity will increase another 7 – 12 points........The GOP's dog and pony show continues.
Excellent. If he's the best the Repubs can muster, it is going to be a walk in the park for Obama in 2012.
Can the Republicans be any more disorganized and dangerous to America?
Trump is a flash in the pan. He will flame out.
The irony is that Trump has gained credability over the birther issue. He may be what this country needs to lead us into fiscal bankruptcy, with his vast experience in this field. If you just want moral bankruptcy, you can pick from any of the Republicans.
Until they can find someone that is a serious contender with smarts and not in it for their own gain (Trump, Palin) or in it with religion ruling their decisions (Huckabee, Palin) or canidates that run on everything this President has done wrong in stead of what they can do better (and I want to hear their ideas not just jive talk that they will do better HOW?????).....I will vote Democrat
The stupidity of the American voter has no limits.
Trump is the only american hope
I think Mr. Trump should run and hopefully win so that he can finish the hatchet job the republicans/conservatives/tea party are doing to this country(put us out of our misery). With the lack of true leadership in this he would be the cherry on the sundae. Everyday I see more and more evidence of the extreme stupidity that the body politic has become in the USA. We are truly doomed!
Hahaha...he's going to completely screw the GOP up on 2012. I love it.
Would love to see The Donald get the nomination! That would guarantee Obama four more years!
This is great news for America.
With Sarah Palin looking a little "ridden hard and put away wet," we need another republican buffoon to ensure an Obama second term. Mr. Trump is just the ego-maniacal hypocrite we need to destroy any possible republican chance in 2012.
The republicans keep churning out these complete unelectables – Palin, Barbour, Gingrich, Bachman, and now Trump.
Wonderful entertainment!!
I have lost what little respect I had for this joker. But I do hope he or Palin make it to the end so they can get demolished by Obama on his way to a second term.
Trumps polling numbers are a testament to the deplorable state of the republican party and the gullibility of it's supporters. Last time around it was witless Sarah Palin. Sane people would never consider this silver spoon wind-bag for a role as important as the presidency. Aside from that, I don't think the White House is large enough to house Trumps ego.
Really? With all that "birther" stuff? Who would vote for him???
Half of the Republics think Obama is a Kenyan, Muslim secret spy. Half of the Republics in Mississippi think that interracial marriage should be outlawed.
Republics are the party of the century – 19th, that is.
Man, the Republicans will support anyone who has a pulse. Another flavor of the day that won't go anywhere. Romney's unelectable because of his religion, Huckabee is to much of a Christian-tush kisser to attract Independents. Palin and Bachmann are too whacked and Pawlenty is too milquetoast. Is there anyone left on that side I can vote for? Sorry, didn't mean to say left.
His bump has to come from the Birthers. Some 40 percent of the Republicon minions believe that Obama was not born in the US. Trump's play to the Birthers, and its result, shows that this will be an issue in the Republicon Party throughout the Campaign. They're stuck with it.
Please run Donald Please.......LOL
Don't know if I will vote for him in the primaries. I do like him, however, because he speaks his mind and doesn't feel the need to be politically correct. He says what he feels. Good job there.
This is evidence that Trump knows what he is doing here. He is riding the "birther" issue to the top of the polls and will later dump it since Obama was born in Hawaii. He knows Obama was born in Hawaii, but this is an issue that gets him press and he knows the polls show a large amount of idiot Republicans don't think Obama was born in the US. He has already started to pivot to other issues.
Who is answering the polls, friends of Charlie Sheen. Wow if Trump wins his wife only knows two words as First Lady, Ching,Ching. I never heard her say a complete sentence. I can see him answering questions on foreign affairs. Get a foreign wife and marry her and the world will be alright. Maybe that squirrel on his head could bring peace to the Middle East. Can't wait until they open the files on him to see how he made his money since he is trying to open the files on President Obama's birth certificate.
Can't get much lower than Donald Trump, GOPers. But do keep pretending it doesn't matter, or that they are all STRONG candidates (maybe) running for President. Apparently those who were *waiting* for a GOPer front runner to emerge seem happy enough with Trump. Can't imagine that the rest of American voters will be as easily excited by garbage candidates as GOPers seem to be. Even more interesting is that 70% want Huckabee to run ... regardless of whether they support him or not.
Bring it Donald! You're gonna crash and burn faster than a downed jet fighter. With luck, you will take the rest of the GOP with you!
This guy's more obnoxious than Sponge Bob! I give him a wee or two tops, and then he can fade away just like the other GOP genius, Carl Paladino!
How does the winner (by a mile) of the recent Iowa straw poll, Herman Cain, not even make it on the CNN survey??? CNN is way out of touch with any conservative mindset and is losing relevance because of that.
This is just the "side show" effect.
Wake up America.This is what happens when the delusional line between celebrity and actual political leadership becomes
so blurred that reality gets lost.
Shocking Republicans really are that stupid. Come on the man has filed for bankruptcy no fewer than 3 times.
This just show's how gullible republican voter's are ! No one know's where Trump stand's on any issue , the first thing that comes to mind with him in politic's is BIRTHER ! This is nonsense ! Now I can completely see why Republican's elected Bush ! THEY'RE CRAZY ! This man with all his bankruptcies will be even worse than Bush was with the economy ! OMG ! Republican's are Stupid !
Running around like chickens with their heads cut off!
Good, let the dog fight begin.
With all of this birther nonsense and now mumblings of an independent run, I'm beginning to wonder if this chump is deliberately trying to sabotage the GOP.
I'm not in love with the idea of the Republicans taking back the White House in 2012, but if they do, I pray it's with someone like Romney as opposed to celebrity candidates such as Trump who are more concerned about birth certificates than coming up with concrete problems. That said, the more extreme the GOP candidate, the better Obama is going to look to the swing voters. (Yes, I know Reagan was a "celebrity" candidate too – but he at least had complete terms as governor of California under his belt before he became president.)
This poll proves that Republicans have become more delusional than ever.
He start's spouting this Birther nonsense and suddenly he jump's to the top of the republican list ! Republican's truly are CRAZY ! No wonder we got BUSH !
If people vote for THIS IDIOT, I swear the US is a pointless, business controlled haven for stupidity.
Trump, people? TRUMP? He bankrupted a CASINO. Who bankrupts a CASINO? They'll vote for him because he's FAMOUS, because they're IDIOTS, and nothing else. The game gets dumber and dumber every 4 years...
Please Republicans make Trump your nominee, it will be fun watching him implode like former tea bag candidates
Carl Paladino, Christine "I m not a witch" O'Donnell. I will be very disappointed in you Donald, if after all this hype you punk out for "family reasons."
Just when you think the rank and file of the GOP can't get any nuttier . . .
Bwahahahaha!! This is hilarious! The Republicans actually consider him a viable candidate?!?
The mere fact this clown leads the GOP poll is all you need to know about the Republican voting base: DELUSIONAL and WATCH TOO MUCH TV
The '12 Republican primaries are going to be a hoot ... maybe even better than the '64 and '76 classics.
why not .... look at our last two presidents... of course he could win george and obama did... why not Donald..
GOP is doomed. Trump? President? LOL
Donald Trump is presenting himself as a bold decision maker who shrewdly succeeds in uncertain financial times.
Actually, his developments in New York City, Atlantic City, Chicago and elsewhere have performed very poorly for investors. Very poorly indeed.
So he is mostly bold and somewhat arrogant. He will say things others will only think.
The Democrats are wise to let him gain as much Republican support as he can. He will not withstand the critical eye of a general election campaign well at all.
Let's see which Republican is afraid of the "big bad wolf" that being Trump because there isn't one Democrat afraid of him as he'd like to think.
what happened to the republican party? these candidates are all disgraces. I don't want to vote for Obama but I will have to since he is the lesser of 2 evils. Where have all the moderate republicans gone? We need you to save the USA.
Being an Arkansan I understand what Huckabee did to our state before high-tailing it to Florida. But at least he held an elected office for many years. And they jumped all over Obama when he ran for office, but he also held an elected office for several years. But the only thing Trump has done is self-promote his huge ego. The GOP is so desparate they'd even nominate a rock star just to "take back" the WH. Care about the U.S., certainly not, how silly to think they care about anything except the GOP.
I love that, The GOP knows that while Trump can win the primary because of his own money, he is no competition to Obama.
A Birther for president!!..IKnowRight?
Hahaha why is anyone still talking about these mainstream idiots? Trump is an imperialist nut and Huckabee well he's about as establishment as it gets though not as bad as Romney. Think hard GOP'ers and nominate wisely because I speak for millions of Americans when I tell you it's Ron Paul or third party for me. I'm not voting for a corporatist neocon to replace the one already in the White House, I will vote for real change, I will vote for Ron Paul!
Jeez, you people can't be serious, can you? Trump? Really? I concede the GOP list of retread losers is getting pretty long, but Trump? He won't reveal his finances anyway, so he is just wasting your time. His "birther" nonsense doesn't help his case either and that thing on his head should disqualify him outright. That should be as illegal as a burqa because it's a disguise for what is really there (or not there, in this case).
Trump is the best they can come up with? My how the republican party has fallen. They are in turmoil & reaching blindly for a direction.......... I can see it now 2015 Crusty the Clown from 'the Simpsons' fame is leading in the Iowa straw polls.
what is it with these repub's anyway?They will vote for anyone!!!
Trump for President? Anything is possiible, after all , some as stupid as George Bush served two terms. Of course the right winged supreme court made him President the first time around. The problem with Trump, as with the other Republican blowhards, is that they are full of complaints but short on ideas. They are a bunch of whinning arm chair quaterbacks.
Trump says Obama messed up on Lybia...OK "the Don", what you have done? On the economy? On Jobs? What would you do?
I hope Trump runs, it will make the Republican candidiate circus even better.
If he can run the country like he does on The Apprentice, he's got my vote.
It's too bad we can't sack the entire House and Senate of all its current garbage and start over with a fresh, younger team of people who want to do what's best for America.
Old people are too stubborn to deal with any sort of change.
Donny the Clown leading the circus known as the GOP presidential field; truly hilarious!!!!
Republicans just want anyone who is perceived to be tough to defeat Obama. A dead rat smells strong in its decay. Smells stronger than a living Obama. Republicans will vote for the dead rat. They simply hate Obama that much.
Donny T. interest is only unto himself. He cannot see the role of government as a service for the people. Government is not the engine to make wealth. Like the body; the government is like the kidneys and the liver; whereas businesses as the heart and brains. The DT can only see being the President as a means to fill his pocket. Just look at the current governor in Florida. Can we really put all fifty states in the hands of one man like this?
I'd vote for him simply because we need a business man to get us out of this mess not politicians that don't understand you can't spend $100 when you only have $10 in your wallet.
Two guys who have no intention of running are tied. Sounds like bad news on the right...
Doesn't mean he's serious. He'll quit when the first sniffs of actual media scrutiny happen.
The GOP is allowing the delusional lunatics to steal its show and I fully support it. I do hope that Trump runs with lots of VPs including Palin, Huckabee, Barbour, Romney, Newter, and whoever else wants to join in the fun. Trump woudl want a normal corporation with lots of butt kissing VPs around. One is not enough, he would want lots. Secretaries woudl be women in the steno pool. Big changes ahead.
Obama/Biden 2012
It's still early in the process. Trump knows that he's not a viable cndidate. But I like the fact that he's going to get in Obama's grille about the birth certificate issue (amongst other things). Obama needs to be attacked on several fronts in order to weaken his candidacy.
Go GOP 2012.
Better yet, the horse had to be running backward for him to come in first.
The Don! Put this man in office. Dig up H. Ross Perot as a veep, Jesse Ventura as secretary of state, and Arnold Schwarzenegger as Head of Defense.....
then.................
DUCK!
this is gonna be a slaughter
Yes, please! Trump/Palin for the GOP ticket! That'll totally ensure Obama gets reelected – he won't even need to make campaign ads, just run their quotes!
I would vote for Trump or any other contender other than the master campaigner Obama. He has been a worthless leader and the sooner he is out of office the better.
What a stupid head line. "Trump Shocks in New Poll" What is so shocking about this. You're talking about a poll of radical right wing lemmings. These are the same people that bought pet rocks and loved Palin until they saw how stuipid she was. It will happen again with Trump once the novelty wears off. This is the best thing that could have happened to the Democrats. Thank you Donald!! Thank you Sarah!! Thank you Michelle!!
Donald Trump for President in 2012?? LMAO...WAY Too Funny...LOL....
I can see Rudy Giuliani making another run, but Donald Trump?? ROFLMAO...{:o)
11 buffoons running, not a decent one in the bunch. The poll shows the stupidity of the american public. Does anyone know what trump stands for except high ratings and glutonous consumption? G-d help us that so many american voters are d-u-m-b
I guess the gop would rather have a bankrupt birth for president than someone who could actually do the job! So sad that they have fallen this far
The Republicans don't stand a ghost of a chance in 2012 unless they can convince the millions of independent voters that the GOP is NOT dominated by a bunch of loonies. And, so far, they haven't even made a start on that task.
you must be joking !!! trump is nothing but a charlatan who is more interested in "making a buck" than being President !!! besides his finances are so convoluted he could never withstand a "proper audit " !!! and as for huckabee, he should stay on faux news !!! at least there his right wing audience will hang on to every stupid utterance !!!
That doesn't say much for the republican field.
If Trump makes the ticket it will make President Obama's reelection that much easier! Come on! This guy still believes the president is not a citizen, which has been stated over and over again as crazy babbling. Trump will turn the Oral Office into his newest reality show set! Is that what Republicans want in a President?
This does nothing but confirm that so many conservatives still struggle with complex and intellectual thoughts. For all those conservative out there that like Trump, do some research and try to understand why the last time he spoke of running (2000), he was pro-choice, advocating universal healthcare and he also wanted to increase taxes on the rich. Real conservative ideals, huh. Way to go chump..........you flip flop more than Mitt.
Trump is a joke, fellow Republicans. Don't take him seriously. Vote for Huckabee or anyone else for that matter. We HAVE to have someone in the race who can beat Obama, and Trump is not the guy. Obama just announced today that he intends to raise taxes on job creators. How will that help restore the economy that he had a hand in destroying?
Conservatives like the idea of a candidate that will stand up and speak his mind, after the weak approach taken by John McCain in the last presidential election. That said, I don't think that Trump will rise to the top of the list and stay there, but he will embolden other candidates to be less timid.
Oh gosh! things are slowly starting to heat up. Every time GOP poll is out, what we get is the mixture of apples and oranges together. Nothing concrete and separated. Instead of wasting time and money campaigning, they should wait until 2016. It will be the easy ride.
Wow, it's like the cast from Freaks. You got a Combover, a Mormon, a Moron, a Cheesehead, a Cracker and a Razorback. All that's missing is a Wino and you'd have lunch. That reminds me, where's Beck?
Something is off with the CNN polls. Last week, Trump had no support, then suddenly with his birther nonsense, he's at the top? Even Repubs aren't that dense and propaganda prone.
What does it say about Republicans in our country who support a man who's loudly jumped on board that crazy 'birther' controversy. As if Hilary Clinton's team (during the primaries), and then John McCain's team (during the general election race) wouldn't have uncovered the truth, if there was something to hide. You don't think the topic came up before Obama was elected and those running against him wouldn't have grabbed at the chance to disprove his ability to be president? Seriously.
Conservatives opting out of republican party?
I would vote for Trump. He seems pi–ed off, and so am I. Plus, he is basically an independent. Conservative, but he'd tell you the GOP is full of milktoast.
Is this the best the republicans can offer? I know there are more republicans qulified than Donald. Now wait a minute, maybe not. Let's see, Bachman, Palin, Gingrich, well, maybe he could get nominated after all. It would, however, prove that you can in fact buy an election. I doubt that this counrtry could function effectively with a president that owned a casino and stared in a reality TV show. Oh, the rest of the world would ahve a field day with this one.
So, who is the bigger joke – Trump or Huck? Hard choice, but I'd have to go with Huck, because Trump is acting so crazy that he has to be mole working for the Dems. America, really????
I think that Trump is a force to be reckoned with - he's passionate, knowledgeable and, most of all, not afraid to speak out. I also like Huckabee. Of course, this is only until Marco Rubio runs!!! That guy is awesome!
I thought Bachmann was the "flavor of the day".
The dumbing down of america continues, first the tea party my way or the highway crowd and now mr "you're fired". can this country get any dumber!
LMFAOIRL! I thought Trump was in there to give the illusion of credibility to Palin. Oh, I HOPE it's a Trump/Palin ticket for 2012. It'll be like Christmas, Easter, birthdays and New Years for the Dems, all rolled into one!
Trump: I want to see your real birth certificate!
US: I want to see your real hair.
Quit talking about him. You'll only encourage him. This poor deluded guy is starting to believe that people really want him to run for pres – or (worse yet), that he's actually up to the job.
We saw Palin go through this about a year ago – and it took a while for reality to set in. That she was not as big a deal as she thought she was, and that she is ultimately completely unqualified for the job.
I hope Trump will do the same – eventually realizing that he is far better at sitting in the wings and sniping at the real men and women who are competent. Sort of like a small dog yipping at a guest from under the couch.
As an independent, I would consider he would be an even stronger candidate.
It's like the Twilight Zone come to life. The Donald, and the Palin. I don't know about you, but I would say the Mayans were right.
Yep, let's put this party back in charge. They did such steller job with Geogre W. driving the bus....ricght off an econimic cliff. The democrats handed Bush a surplus and after engaging us in a war based on lies and decption they now want to claim they had nothing to do with this coutries problems. They brought this on themselves with dereglatiuon, tax cuts and spending like they had their own prinint press. Now they say "Give us another chance. We're better than Obama". Really? This economy is their doing. I guess they figured that since they screwed it up, they should be allowed to fix it. Not while I'm breathing.
I'm feeling very comfortable with a Trump & Obama faceoff. Trump's main platform is the birther movement appealing to the conservative right, but is he really expecting them to embrace his foriegn born, money digging, snooty wife as America's first lady!? good luck!
Someone needs to tell "the donald" to go sit in "the corner"!
Don't think it's not possible. I remember when they re-elected Nixon, against all forms of common sense... There' s no limit to lowering the bar in America.
Obama are keep mess up with mideast of country so he was fault his act with liyba
Trump, a 4 time bankruptcy-pro with a life long pattern of being leveraged beyond his means – vs. – Huckabee, a poser preacher who has spouted a lifetime's worth of bigotry and hate speak against Americans in the last 3 years alone. There you have it, the front runners of the GOP field. I really don't know whether to laugh hysterically or cry. What has happened to the people in this country that they think these two are remotely near acceptable?? Really sad.
The American voting public is so stupid it never ceases to shock me.
Voting for President is not a celebrity contest or an American Idol show. It is voting for what one would hope is an intelligent, worldly, committed, and responsible person who has the best interests of the country at heart and not a windbag driven wealthy elitist who has benefited from a tax code that favors the wealthiest Americans and shady business deals.
Liberalator
Do you believe in a man who doesn't believe Obama was born is the U. S. and also doesn't believe himself to be bald?
A man who has bragged about "screwing a head of state"? a man who refuses to accept facts? this is the person who is a front runner in the republican race?
what does that say about republicans.
This is sad beyond all reason. A business owner, reality tv star, loud-mouth is in a position to possibly be the next President of these here United States. Really, folks??? What the hell is this world coming to? Shouldn't the person running for the job have at least a tiny bit of experience in the field?? Does Trump have ANY prior political experience? (and giving big fat checks to his favorite politician does not count as experience). This is just pathetic.
Not shocking at all. Sad, yes, but typical. Someone with no real history of leadership crops up and GOPers buy the fame. Palin for example. Had political office background, but nobody knew her from Adam. However, when the mics went hot asking people about her, "we love Sarah". Who? Now we know the Donald. What is it again? His financial savvy and bull headedness that makes him a natural President. I think not, Birther. What a pander that is. "Obama was born somewhere else!!" That being said, I will now launch and exploratory committee. Look for me on the ballot in 2012 with the rest of'm.
Yeaaa! Way to go GOTP!!
Polls like this just show that people are reacting to name recognition alone, and making a serious, reasoned choice. However, my other side wishes that the Repubs would be stupid enough to nominate Trump. What a joke that would be.
CNN filters out the truth on this. "The Donald" would have to buy CNN to get his "truth out about the Ineligiblity of Obama", the Greatest CON in the History of the World.
It has nothing to do with where The Obama was born, but his Parents.
Nice, the Republicans want to elect either a guy who thinks Science is "iffy" and doesn't believe in Evolution or a guy who declared bancruptcy.........twice, and failed at marrige 3 times.
Great choices you Dummys.
What a pathetic comment on the American electorate. We've become a nation of morons.
Frankly I don't think CNN would be a good investment for The Donald.
He'd do better with a new company: TDTN.
"The Donald Trump Network"
Run Donald Run
Who did they poll, 1000 hillbillies?