Why is Donald Trump even taken seriously as a conservative/Republican? (Reagan, activist)

[wutitiz]

Here's a guy who as a businessman, participated in one of the worst big biz/big gov't scams there is, namely abuse of eminent domain. He tried, unsuccessfully, to seize the home of an elderly woman that he wanted for a limo parking lot.
Michelle Malkin » Donald Trump’s eminent-domain empire

I think almost all conservatives, from libertarians to the religious right, Paulites to Reaganites to Palinistas, would agree on the reaction to this: revulsion.

Here also is a guy who donated $50,000 to the campaign of Obama's right hand man Rahm Emanuel:
Hollywood helps Rahm haul in $10.6M - Meredith Shiner - POLITICO.com

This he did not 10 years ago, not 5 years ago, but Jan 2011, just about 2 months before he was all over media calling Rahm's ex-boss the worst president in history.

I understand that he is well educated, is good at spewing sound bites, and has had a long business career. But c'mon, his primary career now is that of 'reality show' producer/performer. Why is he taken seriously by the MSM, much less by conservative media, and even much less by any GOP candidate, activist, or voter?

[SourD]

He's not taken seriously at all.

[FrugalYankee]

Because Sarah Palin's 15 minutes are over?

[Sunnysee]

Are you sure he is? taken seriously, I mean. Is he perhaps just good for ratings and amusement? Mr. "I'm in, I'm out, I'm in..." good grief.

Is there even a one-percent chance he's about to say he's in, and hand the Subversive-in-office a win??

[Memphis1979]

I'm a conservative (Republicans aren't conservative).

Not only do I find the political fascination with Donald Trump stupid, but I also have no respect for his business and TV practices.

He is barely a millionaire, he is a name, a front man for investors. Kind of like Mitt Romney.

[Ferd]

why is Johnny Dep and Michael Moore taken seriously by the left?

good grief what a silly question.

[florida.bob]

He's a "birther" ... does anybody think more needs to be said?

[swanstone1]

Personally, I don't see the difference in why someone watches a Kardashian. just don't get it.

[Donn2390]

Looks like all the lefties have their panties in a bunch again... Sorry you guys back the corrupt party who's time is now down to 10 months..

[Skinny Puppy]

Originally Posted by Ferd

why is Johnny Dep and Michael Moore taken seriously by the left?

good grief what a silly question.

Johnny Depp is left? I know he's a great actor but a left wing activist? I didn't even know he was political. I think your confusing him with Sean Penn