Trump says either Megyn Kelly goes or I go. And we thought Obama was petulant!

Donald Trump to Skip Thursday's Debate

"According to CNN, Trump's campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, told reporters The Donald will "definitely" skip the debate, and "it's not under negotiation." Bullish, Trump reportedly asked "Let's see how much money Fox is going to make on the debate without me, OK?" Trump ran a poll starting at 1 PM Thursday asking his followers if he should participate in the debate. As of 7:50 PM Thursday, there were more than 40,000 votes, and only 52 percent of respondents said "Yes.' "

Inside the Media’s Myth-Making Machine

WaPo: Trump dumps Fox Debate

Trump To Skip Debate: Why Is FOX News Playing Games With Me?
"Presidential candidate Donald Trump said he is "most likely" not going to participate in Thursday's night Republican debate hosted by FOX News Channel and moderated in part by Megyn Kelly. Trump made the comments at a Tuesday evening press conference in Marshalltown, Iowa." 
 "Most likely"? Perhaps he wants to be begged, but I'd say two petulant presidents in a row are more than this country can take. TD

Cruz Challenges Trump To One-On-One Debate Moderated By Mark Levin: "If Donald Is Afraid Of Megyn Kelly"

"But if he's afraid of Megyn Kelly, afraid of Sean Hannity, afraid of you and afraid of Rush, then we could do it without any moderators whatsoever. 
"I'm happy to do an hour an a half with Donald, any time, with no moderator, sometime before the Iowa caucuses. 
"That's a what a candidate who actually wants to work for the people, actually wants to earn the support of the people is stand up and defend your record. 
"So Donald, stand up and do the event, he said last week that he thinks I'm stupid. He should do very, very well in a debate with someone who is so stupid, away from the moderators that he is so afraid of."

Petulance manifested: Trump’s Top Twitter Targets (Since Tuesday)
"If one criticizes Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, he or she can expect a full thrashing on Twitter."

The single most important election issue in 2016: The Constitution!

Bookworm Room

“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”   — Presidential Oath of Office

"In this essay, I hope to establish three things:"

"I. That the Constitution is a unique document that empowers individuals over government, making it the bedrock of American exceptionalism;

"II. That Barack Obama has significantly damaged the Constitution’s preeminent position in American government, creating a dangerous imbalance in favor of an unlimited executive backed by a powerful, all-encompassing bureaucracy; and

"III. That we must choose our next president very carefully in order to redress this imbalance lest we wake up one morning to find ourselves living under a permanent de facto dictatorship." . . . Michael Hiteshew

Then the essayist goes on to make his case for the election of Sen. Cruz over that of Mr. Trump. 

The continuing Hillary soap opera: Tuesday

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Hillary and the Law of the Jungle  . . . "President Obama described Comey as possessing “fierce independence” when he appointed the FBI Director. Since that was Obama’s description, we can assume Comey is something less than that, though that is not to say he is a complete tool of this administration, like his nominal superior, Attorney General Loretta Lynch." . . .

. . . As Clinton’s political vulnerability becomes obvious, her legal jeopardy increases. Predators in the wild and in politics do not like to strike unless and until the prey is weak and vulnerable. Clinton is almost there. The FBI is probably waiting. " . . .

However. . . Obama liking Hillary these days   "She’s the only one who can protect his legacy."

Question to Hillary at Dem town hall gave away the phony game being played  "A youthful questioner at last night’s Democratic presidential candidates town hall let it slip that he had been fed a question for Hillary.  The video is embedded below.  This slip of the tongue confirms that whole event was a set-up to help the Democrat establishment’s chosen vehicle win the Iowa caucus and keep the gravy train rolling.  After all, when Hillary was presumed to be strong, the number of debates was strictly limited and then were scheduled for time slots aimed at keeping viewership to a minimum.  But now that Sanders is showing strength, the DNC – run by Hillary ally Debbie Wasserman Schultz – abruptly scheduled a new event." . . .

"The rattled young man then gave away the secret: “I can see why they gave you this question.' ”

Oh, yeah; then there's this: ‘IF I DIE BY COMMITTING SUICIDE, DON’T BELIEVE IT’: BILL’S FORMER MISTRESS FEARS HILLARY’S WRATH

"Former Miss Arkansas worries about possible assassination attempt ahead of tell-all book"  Cheap, gossipy publicity stunt, but it should work, given Hillary's temper reputation.