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I think the field is shaping up to be even more advantageous for someone like me, not less, Avenatti told Politico in an article published Sunday. I think my chances have only gone up, not gone down.
Avenatti elaborated in an email to The Hill, saying he is "still seriously considering" running for president.
"If the Democrats think they can beat Donald Trump without taking him on directly and aggressively, they are kidding themselves," Avenatti said in the email. "Unfortunately, many of the likely candidates are simply not tough enough or battle tested enough to beat him."
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/419376-avenatti-says-his-chances-of-beating-trump-have-only-gone-up
Takket
(21,528 posts)Beakybird
(3,330 posts)Garrett78
(10,721 posts)greyl
(22,990 posts)Still In Wisconsin
(4,450 posts)I'll bet the little prick will run as an independent.
RockRaven
(14,898 posts)Fie!
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)Appreciates how he irritates trump, but he is not a viable Democratic candidate, as far as Im concerned and what thats worth. .
LisaM
(27,794 posts)Sadly, yup.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)brooklynite
(94,333 posts)marylandblue
(12,344 posts)oberliner
(58,724 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,586 posts)Gothmog
(144,919 posts)Ciaphas Cain
(124 posts)The only response I would have expected tbh
Trump is probably more worried about Robert Mueller than Michael Avenatti though.
Bucky
(53,936 posts)First, he'd have to marry him...
Raine
(30,540 posts)is all he is...
Dorian Gray
(13,479 posts)If we let him run as a Dem, we will be part of the problem.
VOX
(22,976 posts)His fearlessness about going after 45 and Hannity, et al, in the media makes him a valuable asset, as, to date, no one else has really attempted such a sustained attack. Its been appreciated, as hes knocked 45 back on his heels several times again, using the media to full advantage.
Avenatti is a classic risk-taker, and that makes him both an asset and, unfortunately, a liability. As long as hes focused on blasting 45, he performs an important function. But otherwise, hes always one adrenaline-rush away from being a loose cannon. His recent domestic issues, whatever the reason(s), is a signal warning.