He’s actually refreshing

Leonard Pitts must use a crystal ball to make predictions about Donald Trump’s certain failure in his bid for the Republican nomination and, ultimately, the presidency. Pitts’ authoritative bluster cloaked in historical reference seems more vindictive gossip than intelligent analysis, reminding me of when President Ronald Reagan’s detractors derided him as a “B” actor who co-starred with chimps, and as a doddering old fool. How wrong they were.

Trump is far less articulate, tactful and congenial than Reagan, and not a bona fide conservative, but he is no less hated by the media and entrenched politicians. Current issues of terrorism, illegal immigration, stagnant economy, and a lapdog media call for a less gentle and less politically correct approach; perhaps a bulldog who won’t back down.

GOP voters are invigorated by the rush of rhetorical fresh air from Trump on issues from immigration to veterans affairs. Does Pitts, or Sen. John McCain for that matter, intend to apologize for calling many in the GOP “crazy”? I won’t hold my breath waiting.

We’ll see if Pitts’ predictions of Trump’s fall from his “lofty perch” show prescience or wishful thinking. I predict Trump may just surprise us all and, as in Reagan’s presidency, go on to make America great again.

Alice Galeotti

Spokane