There’s a justifiable media hysteria
over the astounding political ascendency of Donald Trump at the cusp of the
first GOP debate. Nonetheless, every political pundit is currently stating that
despite Trump’s huge lead, it’s inevitable that he’ll “crash and burn” and that
his raging popularity is nothing more than an entertaining diversion before the
so-called real candidates with political experience emerge.
A mere 8 years ago something similar
was said about President Obama at the same point in time during his initial
presidential political run. In fact, Obama faced far tougher odds being an
unknown young, person of color, Muslim father, with minimal political
experience and without the benefit of being a billionaire. Despite daunting
social, political, and statistical odds he was elected handily at the highest
office– twice. The people ‘spoke.’
Throughout history nations have
produced leaders who overcame supposed impossible obstacles such as social
class or ethnic/racial background whether in democracies or in dictatorships.
Many of these same pundits now claim
that a late middle age Caucasian man who built a business empire can’t achieve
the same success. Trump is bristling, bombastic, and a billionaire which means
he can’t be intimated or bought. Trump
leads over a divisive and weak GOP field none of whom have any serious
“traction. Trump is the one who is making the GOP pull their hair out at the
same time as Hillary Clinton’s possible waning popularity appears give the GOP
a powerful edge.
In an astounding, almost Twilight Zone
parallel, Trump’s presidential candidacy is akin to Bloomberg’s run for NYC
mayor: two billionaire businessmen about the same age and who’ve dominated the
NYC business scene who’ve created such a powerful brand name recognizable
worldwide that they’re easily known only their last name – Trump, Bloomberg.
Like Bloomberg before he was elected NYC mayor, Trump has never held political
office and is in reality a political outlier running under the GOP flag but
never loyal to it - in reality an independent wrapped in GOP garb.
Regardless of the end result of his
presidential run, at a future date, months or even years from now, Trump’s
handlers will probably admit that they were stunned at Trump’s incredible
front-running success entering the first GOP debate. Trump’s advantage is
akin to a powerful businessman who is able to dictate terms and put his adversaries
on the defensive. Like a scratch-off lottery winner hoping for a modest payoff
of several thousand dollars to pay the next several months rent or mortgage
payments, the Trump team instead has hit the jackpot worth several million
dollars.
If during this first GOP debate Trump
conducts himself like a genuine statesman, dodges verbal slings and arrows from
his opponents, graciously and diplomatically without nasty retorts and presents
a solid, well thought out agenda, he could be the GOP’s worst nightmare.
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Indo-Brazilian Associates LLC is a NYC-based global advisory service and think tank with connections at the highest levels specializing in international investment, political and security risk assessments. International business is increasingly complex featuring a highly mobile professional class in all corners of the globe. We provide you the tools to successfully negotiate cross-culturally in your global business endeavors. Tell us about your challenges. We'll get you on the "Short List".
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Indo-Brazilian Associates LLC is a NYC-based global advisory service and think tank with connections at the highest levels specializing in international investment, political and security risk assessments. International business is increasingly complex featuring a highly mobile professional class in all corners of the globe. We provide you the tools to successfully negotiate cross-culturally in your global business endeavors. Tell us about your challenges. We'll get you on the "Short List".
Available for speaking engagements and workshops. Contact us at http://www.indobrazilian.com
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