I have to admit, I thought this guy had the potential to really be a problem for Trump. Slick, a lover of attention, but serious underneath. Obviously you have to question that now. 
Obviously you have to question that now.
You said it. There are bad ideas, and there are bad ideas. This is one of those latter ones–all the way around.
The more the merrier, I say. At least get a few polls under his belt, to see which way the wind blows.
So far, Avenatti has not taken any other steps toward a run, like hiring staff or raising money, though he says he has heard from consultants. He describes his political philosophy as “a Bill Clinton Democrat who embraces a few fundamental concepts of the progressive left,” such as “Medicare for all.” And he argues that while he has no background in politics, “I might argue that I’m certainly more well-versed in many concepts of government and the law than our sitting president.”
Good enough for this stage of the process.
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“I am seriously considering it, and I think a lot of it is going to hinge on what direction I think the party is taking and who is likely to get in the race.”
He has said this a few times before. I understand him to mean he won’t take things much further if he sees someone else stand up who’s willing to fight hard.
Will it get to the point where his ego convinces him, despite evidence to the contrary, that Only He Can Fix Things? We’ll see.
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Not really — not yet, anyway — but I agree that he’s got some lawsuits pending that he shouldn’t let fall by the wayside. Still, I see nothing to worry about yet.
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You’re much more succinct than I am, obviously.
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Longtime Iowa Democratic activist Sue Dvorsky said she didn’t see a downside in welcoming Avenatti to Iowa. “The Wing Ding isn’t a setup to have deep policy conversations. It’s a Wing Ding, for God’s sake!”
And she’s pretty succinct, too.
If nothing else, Avenatti can serve as a great spell checker for (while engaging with) counter-protestors.
When Pat Paulsen ran for president, it was funny. We laughed!
With the dotard in office, we’re not laughing now. No more populists; how about a learned statesman…
That “engaging with” part is a good beginning.
Avenatti reminds me of President Xi of China: always a smile on his face, nearly laughing no matter what, an excellent attitude for a politician or any human. The Chinese know diplomacy and are the worldwide masters of it. By contrast, Trump is always frowning and mean, unless he’s congratulating himself and talking about his “victories”.
I know of no American “statesmen” with any courage. Probably has to be one decent one out there, maybe?
Yes, probably, maybe.
Bernie’s reaction to your comment. Bwa.
We’ve already wasted too much time with this story.
No Mr Avenatti… just no. Not a good idea.
That sign maker spells about as well as I do.
Stay out of politics, Michael.
You’re more useful elsewhere.
In a sense, “fighting fire with fire”?
I’ll have the #basta-on-a-stick.
I think the world of Avenatti as a bulldog lawyer, but it seems he has contracted Presidential fever. That is just too damn bad.
I wouldn’t consider Avenatti a serious candidate until you see a photo of him deep-throating corn dog.