The Donald’s me doctrine as seen on TV

BOCA RATON – Let’s be honest: Donald Trump is in it for himself.

Yeah, ok. Duh, right? But holy mother, it’s such honest selfishness.

This might explain why the folks — the regular folks — at the Trump-centric rally on Saturday repeatedly offered the same reasons for why they like the guy so much: He’s better than you or me. He’s richer than you or me. And damn it, he’s honest about it.

“He comes across as authentic. He is who is he,” said rally attendee Elizabeth Bonczar (For the record, her husband informed The Daily Caller that both he and his wife had Ph.Ds). “What you see on TV is what you hear. He’s consistent.”

This was the theme among those who attended the rally. Trump was “As seen on TV” and folks felt that they were getting what they paid for, as opposed to not getting what they bargained for.

“What else do we like about Daw-nald?!” asked Marie Owens excitedly turning to her husband, who sported a nice pair of black shoes and white socks, along with his cool detachment. The Owens said they were from Boca Raton and had been there so long that they seemed to have developed a peculiarly thick NYC accent. “He’s not a typical politician,” said Mr. Owens. The couple had their act worked out like sunscreened Burns & Allen and Mrs. Owens picked up right after Mr. Owens. “And you know what .. he doesn’t care what people say. He’s not, you know watching his words. He says it as it is.”

“I feel your pain,” said Bill Clinton. George W. Bush, in the midst of his campaign had “real solutions for real people.” The humble son of a goat-herder, who vowed real “Change” is struggling with that promise.

Enter Trump, who says: I’ll be running for president (maybe) because … well, look at me! I’m awesome.

It’s the Me Doctrine. One hundred percent American.

Trump has somehow distilled Candidate Obama’s one-word campaign to an even more universal theme. Me. Like all good politicians, Trump uses this theme as a starting point for every reason you should elect him for President … if he runs. As a result, no traditional presidential candidate talking point is left un-Trumped. In his 50-plus minute speech before a crowd of 2-3,000, Trump interjected himself into nearly every topic. And why not? It’s what he’s selling and what the people are buying.

So if Trump runs, he’ll be giving more speeches like the one he did in Boca Raton. Whether it’s in Iowa, New Hampshire or Wisconsin. Above all, expect him to be consistent on the subject of Trump. It’s almost as if those other areas most potential presidential candidates touch on are just window dressing for a 22nd floor penthouse. Observe:

Trump understands your area because he probably owns it something in it

“You know, my second home is right down the road in your little competitor’s community called Palm Beach, you know that right? I love Florida, I love it.”

Trump would like to remind you that he has a second home. This was his first line after thanking Rep. Allen West for the friendly words. It was a classic introduction of any campaign speeches: connect with your audience on a local level, and it was genius. It said “we’re neighbors but only when I feel like it.” And everyone feels that way about their neighbor, even if they don’t have a second home.

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