New York Times columnist Paul Krugman was blunt Monday when he speculated that real estate mogul Donald Trump was polling so well within the GOP presidential field because he’s a “loudmouth racist.”
“He’s a belligerent, loudmouth racist with not an ounce of compassion for less fortunate people,” Krugman said in an interview with Bloomberg TV’s Joe Weisenthal. “In other words, he’s exactly the kind of person the Republican base consists of and identifies with.”
The Nobel laureate further predicted that the 2016 election cycle would shake out like a repeat of the horserace that took place during the 2012 Republican presidential primaries. In his estimation, the GOP establishment had “lost control” over the current crop of candidates.
“One after another, basically ludicrous candidates but loudmouthed, angry ludicrous candidates, shot to the top of the polls,” Krugman said. “In the end they nominated Mitt Romney, who on substance was not that different the others. And probably the same thing will happen this time around with Jeb Bush playing that role.”
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C’mon Paul, tell us how you really feel.
Saying: "The most emotional and primitive person in the room commands the most attention."
I’ve been following Krugman for years and though he would have gotten the point across, he never would have said it in so sharp a tone 10 years ago. He’s seems pretty fed up with the nonsense and bullshit, as he gets into his “Get off my lawn!” years and has “no more fucks” left to give.
Oh, Mr. Krugman, Trump is a Republican Presidential Candidate. That’s pretty much the same thing isn’t it?
Disappointing to see Krugman go so easy on the psycho narcissist Trump.