Avenatti says his chances of beating Trump in 2020 'have only gone up'

[oberliner]

Lawyer Michael Avenatti says his chances of running a successful presidential bid in 2020 "have only gone up" following his arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence and public criticism from his highest-profile client, adult film star Stormy Daniels.

“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]

1. well when your odds are at 0% i guess you have nowhere to go but up

[Beakybird]

2. Oy. Where's the Alka Seltzer?

[Garrett78]

3. Go away, Michael. And you better not run as an independent.

[greyl]

4. Someone replied, "yeah, up in smoke". nt

[Still In Wisconsin]

5. It's becoming more obvious by the day that Avenatti is all about Avenatti.

I'll bet the little prick will run as an independent.

[RockRaven]

6. Go away!

Fie!

[Hoyt]

7. He'll need to run as a GOPer. They're fine with a BS/Blusterer.

Appreciates how he irritates trump, but he is not a viable Democratic candidate, as far as I’m concerned and what that’s worth. .

[LisaM]

8. Will Americans vote for an inexperienced narcissist?

Sadly, yup.

[oberliner]

13. Hopefully that won't apply to Democrats

[brooklynite]

9. Apparently he and Stormy Daniels have patched things up...

Link to tweet

[marylandblue]

11. He must have agreed to give her more attention.

[oberliner]

12. Thank goodness!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

10. Up from what?

[Gothmog]

14. Avanatti is in denial

[Ciaphas Cain]

15. Lol.

The only response I would have expected tbh

Trump is probably more worried about Robert Mueller than Michael Avenatti though.

[Bucky]

16. I know how Avenatti could beat Trump

First, he'd have to marry him...

[Raine]

17. Grifting publicity hound

is all he is...

[Dorian Gray]

18. He's delusional

If we let him run as a Dem, we will be part of the problem.

[VOX]

19. I appreciate Avenatti's attack-dog status, but that's as far as it goes.

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. It’s been appreciated, as he’s 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 he’s focused on blasting 45, he performs an important function. But otherwise, he’s always one adrenaline-rush away from being a loose cannon. His recent domestic issues, whatever the reason(s), is a signal warning.