As the pundit class gets to work pre-writing their obituaries for Donald Trump’s political career, they’ve been hotly debating its legacy. Will it be remembered for destroying the Grand Old Party? Accelerating the rise of the alt-right? Launching the glorious era of Trump TV?
Come on. It’s so much more obvious. Take it from Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks and star of the reality TV hit “Shark Tank.”
“His ability to get the nomination clearly reflects the fact that voters are fed up with politicians,” he told The Washington Post in a recent email conversation. “That does open the door for people like me who would like to run.”
People like him? Sure, why not! Voters have demonstrated their thirst for the Big Gulp, an outsize figure who can provide a sugary rush not normally found in politics. Maybe it will be someone who has stood shirtless in a wrestling ring, or pitched a playoff baseball game in a bloody sock? Or the billionaire shouting obscenities from the NBA sidelines?
“Trump’s approach,” Cuban said, “was the right approach by the wrong candidate.”
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