THE TELEGRAPH: Donald Trump, the property magnate and reality television host, has declared his interest in running for president of the United States, saying that "somebody has to do something, because we are losing this country".The man with perhaps the one of the best known and most perplexing hairstyles in America has been tempted to spend a hefty portion of his estimated $2 billion fortune on a White House bid by a wide-open Republican field.
Despite the fierce opposition on the Right to President Barack Obama and his Democratic colleagues in Congress, no strong challenger has yet emerged for the 2012 election.
The early front-runners for the Republican nomination include Mitt Romney, who only came a distant third to John McCain in the 2008, and Sarah Palin, who may be a hero to conservatives but remains deeply divisive. A host of other senators and state governors with little name recognition are also jostling for position.
Speaking on morning television, Mr Trump said: "I've had so many people over the years ask me to do that and for the first time in my life I am absolutely thinking about it.
"I don't know that I'll do it. It's probable that I won't do it but I can tell you, I'm thinking about it. Somebody has to do something, we are losing this country. This country will not be great if something isn't done rapidly." >>> Alex Spillius, Washington | Tuesday, October 05, 2010
