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    Trump might scrub his GOP presidential debate

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Business mogul Donald Trump said Friday he might scrub a presidential debate that so far has drawn only Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum.

    Trump, the reality television star who has not ruled out an independent White House bid, had hoped for all of the Republican candidates to join in a debate he would moderate Dec. 27 in Iowa. Most have decided not to, leaving only Gingrich, a former House speaker, and Santorum, a former Pennsylvania senator.

    "I have to look into it," Trump told Fox Business Network when asked whether he would host a two-candidate debate.

    Trump was most indignant about Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann skipping out.

    "She came up to see me four times. She would call me and ask me for advice," Trump said. "She said if she wins, she would like to think about me for the vice presidency. Most importantly, I did a two-hour phone call for her with her people. ... And after all that, she announced she was not going to do the debate. It's called loyalty. How do you do that? It's amazing to me."

    Trump has said he might endorse a Republican but could make a third-party run himself.

    Some conservatives grouse his involvement is tarnishing the GOP's image and nominating process.

    "This is exactly what is wrong with politics. It's show business over substance," said former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, who is skipping the debate.

    "I didn't know he had the ability to lay on hands and anoint people," said Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, who is also skipping it.

    Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and Texas Gov. Rick Perry also plan to skip it.

     

    2,816 comments

    • Larry M  •  5 mths ago
      Why is Donnie scrubbing this very important meeting with all his repub friends ?
      • Jan 5 mths ago
        because no body will be watching to give him prime time!!
      • Gladys Kravitz 5 mths ago
        It's just a cheap publicity stunt for the benefit of DT. The man just oooooozes tackiness.
    • chris r  •  Phoenix, United States  •  5 mths ago
      The state of confusion and open senseless bickering in the Republican Party in the selection of potential POTUS Candidates is creating a sense of malaise and indiffirence in the membership which is not being quelled by the weak apparent field. The current state of U.S. governance provides an excellent opportunity for a major sweep by the GOP unless it is discarded by the confusion and infighting of big egos!!!!!
      • MarcieC 5 mths ago
        God forebid that the Republicans "sweep" anything.
        Republicans are about as welcome as a tsunami of hog diarrhea.
      • citizen 5 mths ago
        If anything, the GOP is gonna lose its shirt come 2012. I have never seen a more reactionary crowd in my life. Where on earth does the RNC find these Dickensian fools?
      • Km 5 mths ago
        LOL.. yup. the republican field looks weak.

        until you look at who the dems have. then.. they are bullitproof.
    • Doug  •  Richardson, United States  •  5 mths ago
      P.T Barnum cancels clown show.....film at 11...
      • Bill T 5 mths ago
        If only he was PT Barnum, but alas He is not!
    • Cal  •  Boca Raton, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Finally! Mr. Trump has decided to do the right thing. Not one of the Presidential candidates give a d-- about the AmerIcan people.
      They're ALL POLITICIANS... WE NEED A BUSINESS PERSON TO RUN, WIN AND GET OUR COUNTRY STRAIGHTENED OUT.
      • The Truth 5 mths ago
        Did you get dropped on your head as a baby? So I guess everything Ron Paul stands for is bull huh? I guess you've been sniffing too many oranges. Stop watching Fox News.
      • Cal 5 mths ago
        Ron Paul is a good man but he isn't a FORCE that can change the direction our country is headed in.
      • Stop the Insanity! 5 mths ago
        What are you nuts? The guy is a buffoon but apparently you are even worse. And the first guy to comment is right. Stop watching Fox "news".
    • An old vet  •  Makati City, Philippines  •  5 mths ago
      Trump - Ya done got Trumped! Yer Fired!
      • johnd 5 mths ago
        NOW TAKE YOU BAGS OF CASH AND GO AWAY.
      • Nam Vet 4 Peace 5 mths ago
        I have never seen in my life how low pubs can go....They are amazingly stupid
    • An old vet  •  Makati City, Philippines  •  5 mths ago
      No, "HE" has never been bankrupt, but he is like a worm, he bankrupts his failed enterprises and leaves others holding the bag. I would not trust him in the White House if he was the only guy running! Forget him!!!!!
    • jkent  •  Richardson, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Loyalty, I was unaware that DT could even spell that word. Then he has the nerve to say that these "Trustworthy GOP" candidates didn't follow through with what they had promised. Hummm......This is pretty standard fare for GOP and the Donald....Hard to swallow no doubt...
      I for one am amused that DT is finding out that he is not that popular in many circles and he is a joke politically for sure. I think he should just have a debate with himself we would all find that much more amusing.
    • Robert W  •  Pittsburg, United States  •  5 mths ago
      even the clowns running in the GOP race saw just how much of a joke this was.......
    • skyimager  •  Mesa, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Donald Trump, the hemorrhoid of business world.
    • MANNY  •  Dallas, United States  •  5 mths ago
      If I were Trump, I would go ahead with the debate between Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum. This would be more interesting than most of the shows that night, anyway. Go for it, Donald !!! I'll be watching.
    • KoOdAh  •  Moscow, United States  •  5 mths ago
      I hope trump Knows, that nobody really likes Him.. not even his own people..his head is blown out proportion.. Its going to be embarrassing when it hits him.. !!!!!
    • Pauline  •  St. Paul, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Poor, poor donald. Its ok. dear boy, they still love you. (NAH)
    • EAF  •  Kansas City, United States  •  5 mths ago
      This man is amazing. He is so egotistical he thinks he can control anything. Why would you want to be on the end of a debater who might also think about running himself? I know I wouldn't it. He would probably try to "play for the camera" and set me up. I think the two candidates who said yes are pretty brave.
    • richard g  •  Eugene, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Trump's threat about running for president himself is a definite threat! He has 678 supporters in NY ALONE! How may electoral votes this may mean is frightening to think about.
    • Spyke  •  Columbus, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Ron Paul 2012!!!
    • BDDY  •  Studio City, United States  •  5 mths ago
      I wonder why he's cancelling?
    • IveBeenHereB4  •  St. Louis, United States  •  5 mths ago
      I'm starting to think Trump is a closet liberal bent on taking down the GOP!
    • IveBeenHereB4  •  St. Louis, United States  •  5 mths ago
      I would have to look at the two candiddates(Newt and Santorum) and wonder what the H#LL their thought process is. Why would a supposedly serious contender like Gingrich want to be a clown in a three ring Circus? Santorum, I understand, he needs the publicity to wipe away the disgusting definition of his name...LOL! LOad them all in the clown car and drive it off the cliff!
    • John S  •  Vancouver, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Donald Trump seems incapable of making a decision. Last week, within hours he said - unequivocally - that he would NOT run for president.

      Later that same day he said he was contractually bound until next May and might just get into the race. If he did it would be as an independent yet Trump assures anyone dumb enough to believe him that he's a Republican.

      He must be an Arlen "Judas" Specter type of a Republican then because IF he got into the race as an independent he would split the Republican vote and assure Barack Obama's re-election. Donald Trump talks out of both sides of his mouth just like his Zionist buddies in New York. They want him to run and they want Obama re-elected. They are not patriots nor is Trump if he continues preening before the cameras and remaining coy on his political aspirations. What a jerk
    • Americanfirst  •  5 mths ago
      She probably figured out that if she appeared on your so called debate show that she would loose support. And Donald its OK to be bald,get rid of the awful comb over and improve your image by being you.
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