The Appeal of the Donald

A couple of weeks ago Donald Trump announced the he will not be running for the GOP nomination in 2012. I was quite frankly not surprised about this announcement. Do I like Donald Trump? I’m sure you are just dying to know this humble blogger’s opinion. As an entertainer? Yes. As a political candidate? Not hardly. However, the past couple of weeks have me reflecting on Trump as we’ve seen him the past few months and 

I have come to terms with him and some of the things that he said.

Donald Trump was never going to run for office. A presidential candidate has a lengthy financial disclosure form to fill out. Actually form is not completely true. It is more like a financial disclosure book they have to fill out. That alone would cause the multi-billionaire who has filed for bankruptcy to shy away from the candidacy. He was never planning on running for president.

 I think most Americans were well aware of that fact. Donald Trump loves nothing more than publicity. He doesn't even care if he sounds a little crazy to get it. Just look at his hair. He’s not afraid of critics, that’s for sure. That is where the charisma of Trump comes in. Because he never planned on running for president he had the freedom to say whatever struck him. He was not concerned about upsetting anyone. He wasn’t trying to get elected; he was trying to get attention. He achieved his goal in short order. He had the attention of all major media outlets, most of the American people, Twitter, and even the President of the United States. Not bad for a reality TV star/entrepreneur.

Other candidates could learn from Trump. Not the outlandish comments that he made. Most people didn't agree with the pressure he put on Obama to release the long form of his birth certificate. However, what they could learn from is his willingness to share his opinion no matter what others thought. I believe that we mostly saw and heard the real opinions of Donald Trump. I do not think we often get the real opinions of candidates. They live in fear of not getting elected. Candidates, I challenge you to run as if you don’t care if you get elected. Say what’s on your mind no matter what anyone thinks, and let us know the real you. 

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