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Michael Nutter Is a Damn Genius for Going after Donald Trump
By Kyle Scott
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Mayor Nutter, yesterday [from Philly Mag]:
During the news conference, though, the focus was almost exclusively on Trump, with Nutter calling the candidate an “asshole” and a “madman.” (All this, after earlier in the day suggesting he’d like to ban Trump from Philadelphia.)
“Donald Trump’s comments are a threat to the moral security of the United States of America,” he said. “This is fear-mongering that we have not seen literally since the 1930s and 40s. Donald Trump has taken a page from the playbook of Hitler: He has demonized a group, blamed a group for the country’s problems and then he seeks to ban or eliminate that group as some kind of solution to a problem that does not exist. This is a dangerous form of American radicalization.”
Donald Trump, today:
.@Mayor_Nutter of Philadelphia, who is doing a terrible job, should be ashamed for using such a disgusting word in referring to me.Low life!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 9, 2015
"@mysteriousLoser: @realDonaldTrump did you hear the mayor nutter of philadelphias comments towards you? Ignorance" Yes, he is a crude dope!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 9, 2015
Brilliant move by Nutter. Genius, actually. He knew Trump would respond. Nutter is crafting his post-Mayorial career and what better way to jack up speaking and appearance fees and buzz than by getting embroiled in a public pissing match with America’s headline generator. I can see it now: We want to welcome to Morning Joe former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, the man who once called Donald Trump an asshole. He is currently on the board of [inset ridiculous political organization] and is the author of the new book, “Crude Dope: Running The City That Doesn’t Always Love You Back.” Mr. Mayor, welcome.
Nutter is in full don’t-give-a-shit mode right now, a space Trump perpetually occupies, so this could drag on for a while. Fine by me.
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It’s worth noting, however, that Trump (intentionally?) tagged the wrong person on Twitter, while still making it obvious who he was responding to, a move that will cost Nutter thousands of potential followers. DAMN YOU, TRUMP! YOU WIN AGAIN!
UPDATE: Philly Phaithful already has a Ban Trump shirt, just in time for your yuletide gatherings:
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.