COMMENTARY | Donald Trump is doing everything that he can to insert himself into the political game as possible. As a former political consultant I understand that his money, and the money of his friends, could help the Republicans in many ways in 2012. The problem is that the publicity Trump lives off of could do more harm to the candidates in the long run.
Trump a Target
Cameras have covered "The Donald" meeting with each of the "Republican flavors of the week." Some have made jokes that he has been holding his own primary. The more the cameras turn on Trump, the more the media will have the opportunity to make him into a target. The more time that is spent on him, the less time is spent on the candidates and their ideas and ideals. Less coverage equals less importance.
Potential Position?
One of the major blotches on Trump's recent record is his failed attempt to make a permanent mark on the 2012 election by becoming a viable candidate. The jokes have been flying ever since about his aspirations and I am waiting for the leftist side of the media to start making assumptions that he is looking for a cabinet position. The thought that political favors for a political position is something that everyone knows happens, but it still turns most people off.
Birther
The fact Trump was the strongest proponent for the birther movement, made him the laughing stock of the media and a direct target of the White House. There is a good chance that the accusations of being a "birther" could be stuck on any candidate that New York mogul supports. This could drag down a campaign with explanations and denials.
Overkill
Trump has done a great job when it comes to keeping himself in the spotlight. The thought that "The Apprentice" might turn into an hour-long commercial for whichever candidate Trump supports could turn off many watchers and cause them to tune out. Remember that political commercials and news programs overwhelm us enough. Another outlet for the Republicans could upset many voters.
As long as the most famous real estate genius continues to insert himself into politics, he runs the risk of notching the party that he supports. Would anyone in the party have the intestinal fortitude to tell him to shut up and butt out? Only time will tell.
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