Donald Trump always acts as if he suffers every disadvantage and only by dint of his extraordinary talents is he able to overcome them.  It was therefore a surprise when he recently acknowledged, and indeed, gloated about, a huge advantage he enjoys.

“The reason I became a Republican instead of a Democrat is that there is a huge double standard in how public figures from each party are treated by there base.  Mitch McConnell with a sh!t-eating grin in front of a Confederate flag – no problem! Steve King spewing forth the most vicious racist bile – no problem – he can keep his job (just keep him off a committee)!  Ralph Northam poses either in a KKK hood or blackface, and he’s toast! My father was a REAL KKK member (not just POSING as one!  No problem! We REFUSED to rent to blacks — no problem!

“Of course, Northam COMPOUNDED his problem by apologizing and THEN claiming it WASN’T REALLY HIM in the photo!  Sounds like my Access Hollywood tape, doesn’t it?  MAYBE it’s NOT really my Voice on the tape – no problem either way! Too Bad for Northam he doesn’t have Julian Assange on his side to release some Russian-Hacked emails from the RNC or info on Lindsey Graham or ME, to distract the media from his big PROBLEM.  It PAYS to know people in HIGH PLACES, Putin things into Perspective!! And I do!!”