Carrying on from my previous post (Link), I wanted to expand on a particular issue.

Some writers are portraying Donald Trump as a Dark Horse who is in the race to hand off a split vote to Hillary ... or Joe if Hillary were arrested and charged regarding various issues.

Sounds like juicy speculation and gossip designed to panic/herd voters to another direction.

So let's look at some clear logic and apply that to the situation we know.

1) Trump announces candidacy.

    What Donald stand to gain?
       i) Power? If he can literally 'command' Hillary to show up at his wedding; he has a lot of that  
          already ... especially amusing that this example (Hillary) would be his opponent in a
          presidential race. (Race meaning "contest" ... so the PC sensitive types can relax on that
          one.)

       ii) Money? The salary of a President, including perks, doesn't come close to Trump's earning
           potential with his own business and TV contracts. So logically, Donald will be losing money as
           president ... kinda weird for someone who is supposed to be a greedy billionaire!

2) Where would Donald go if he bailed/handed off to the Dems?

       i) Back to real estate deals? ... with the reputation of a 'quitter' or 'loser' who didn't make "the
          deal" ... Does that sound like the Donald Trump plan in 'The Art of The Deal'?

       ii) Back to a TV show? He could ... but given the number of people who believe in his
           messages/positions at the candidate's podium; "Celebrity Apprentice" would be impossible
           ... "Celebrity Pariah" would be more likely ... he couldn't so much as show his face at his
           own golf courses without facing scorn and condemnation. Does that sound like something
           Donald Trump would set up as a 'successful deal'?

3) Does "The Donald" play to lose?

       Hardly ... as an astute businessman he plays to win. He has 10 billion dollars at his command
       to prove he does well with that!

       Donald Trump's success is tied directly to the success of his countrymen ... he wants to make
       America Great Again ... to his benefit and yours ... seems smart to follow a proven leader.

4) Is Donald Trump's brash and combative demeanor a liability?

       He hits back when his family is attacked (i.e. The Rosie Situation)

       Taking that forward: What kind of Commander in Chief would you prefer? ... one who swiftly
       smacks & retaliates against an attacker? ... or one who dithers about how to respond without
       'offending' anyone's feelings?

Your choice, America ... and with as few choices as there are left ... choose well!