Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has reached 32%
support, according to the new CNN/ORC poll. This boisterous business
billionaire continues to gain ground in the race for the Republican nomination
with retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson in second place with 19% support.
What’s the difference between Trump and Carson? Trump has a major ego problem
in need of fixing if he expects to be a viable Republican candidate while
Carson’s likability factor contributes to his close second in the polls.
Both candidates are new to the political scene and America likes
this factor. We are looking for real results and these candidates intrigue us
because they seem determined to finally invoke real change. Their previous
careers bring a different perspective and this is appealing. The problem Trump
faces is a reputation crisis. Instead of focusing on the real issues at hand,
he touts his endless wealth as a reason he should be elected president, insults
immigrants, denounces news reporters and shows absolutely no signs of
vulnerability or authenticity. Focusing on ego management has the potential to
represent Trump, as a person and a candidate, in a completely different light.
Maybe he should take some pointers from the doctor!
Reputation is everything. Carson is proving he has the humility
and determination to continue successfully in the race. People want to like
their president and let’s face it, not many people like Trump because his ego
gets in the way of what truly matters. If Trump could show even a small level
of humility, accountability and consistency, potential voters and the
GOP might begin taking him more seriously. His notorious remarks
are keeping his face in the news, but at the price of damaging reputation blows
to himself as well as the GOP. Donald might want to keep an eye on
Carson because his likability factor trumps the boisterous business
billionaire’s enormous ego. (Pun intended.)
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