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Trump’s Celebrity Shortage
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/16/opinion/campaign-stops/pence-and-trump-veep-by-tweet.html?action=click&contentCollection=Europe&module=Trending&version=Full®ion=Marginalia&pgtype=articleOne thing Donald Trump ought to be good at is throwing a celebrity-packed convention, right?
Right?
It’s just about the only thing we should be able to count on. He’s never been in government. His business career includes a string of bankrupt casinos, unpaid bills from small businesses, a smarmy “university” and a rather troubled Scottish golf course. But Donald Trump has always been a guy who knew how to slather on some glitz.
“It’s very important to put some showbiz into a convention, otherwise people are going to fall asleep,” the man himself told The Washington Post.
The list is in, and the celebrities include pro golfer Natalie Gulbis, currently 484th in women’s world rankings, and Dana White, head of a big mixed martial arts organization. Plus Antonio Sabato Jr., former underwear model turned reality TV show regular. And a ton of members of the Trump family.
Trump said he was planning a “winners’ evening” with supporters like New England Patriot quarterback Tom Brady, who promptly said he wasn’t coming. (Although Brady, who has been banned from playing the first part of the next season would seem to have a lot of time on his hands.) Trump made a similar announcement about the Steelers’ quarterback, with similar results.
Even Tim Tebow, former college star turned failed professional football player turned inspirational speaker, is going to be a no-show.....Of course, none of us actually cares there aren’t going to be any quarterbacks at the Republican convention. But if Trump can’t negotiate some cheesy diversions, what makes anybody think he can negotiate a new trade deal with China?
And by the way, were you curious about why Sarah Palin wasn’t coming to the convention? Easy answer. The Republican Party’s presumed presidential nominee says it’s because Alaska is too far from Cleveland.
Honest to gosh. “She was asked. It’s a little bit difficult because of where she is. We love Sarah. Little bit difficult because of, you know, it’s a long ways away,” Trump told The Washington Examiner .... Saying made-up things is a Trump stock in trade. Many of his fans defend his crazy statements about Muslims or Mexican walls or trade wars with a wave of the hand and a “you know he doesn’t mean it.” But we are getting into Twilight Zone territory here. There’s really no real......
Right?
It’s just about the only thing we should be able to count on. He’s never been in government. His business career includes a string of bankrupt casinos, unpaid bills from small businesses, a smarmy “university” and a rather troubled Scottish golf course. But Donald Trump has always been a guy who knew how to slather on some glitz.
“It’s very important to put some showbiz into a convention, otherwise people are going to fall asleep,” the man himself told The Washington Post.
The list is in, and the celebrities include pro golfer Natalie Gulbis, currently 484th in women’s world rankings, and Dana White, head of a big mixed martial arts organization. Plus Antonio Sabato Jr., former underwear model turned reality TV show regular. And a ton of members of the Trump family.
Trump said he was planning a “winners’ evening” with supporters like New England Patriot quarterback Tom Brady, who promptly said he wasn’t coming. (Although Brady, who has been banned from playing the first part of the next season would seem to have a lot of time on his hands.) Trump made a similar announcement about the Steelers’ quarterback, with similar results.
Even Tim Tebow, former college star turned failed professional football player turned inspirational speaker, is going to be a no-show.....Of course, none of us actually cares there aren’t going to be any quarterbacks at the Republican convention. But if Trump can’t negotiate some cheesy diversions, what makes anybody think he can negotiate a new trade deal with China?
And by the way, were you curious about why Sarah Palin wasn’t coming to the convention? Easy answer. The Republican Party’s presumed presidential nominee says it’s because Alaska is too far from Cleveland.
Honest to gosh. “She was asked. It’s a little bit difficult because of where she is. We love Sarah. Little bit difficult because of, you know, it’s a long ways away,” Trump told The Washington Examiner .... Saying made-up things is a Trump stock in trade. Many of his fans defend his crazy statements about Muslims or Mexican walls or trade wars with a wave of the hand and a “you know he doesn’t mean it.” But we are getting into Twilight Zone territory here. There’s really no real......
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Sarah Palin is so far from cleveland, i'll bet she can see russia from her house.
His family told him to dump the loony. She can't help him. I'm sure she would be happy to pay for her plane ticket. Maybe dog sled in!
He could appear on stage and drink a gallon of water in fifteen seconds. At least Sarah could serve a cold word salad. But they missed out on Ben Carson. They could have him perform live "brain surgery" on himself! Wouldn't take long!
