Donald Trump - Madman or PR Genius?

The Twitterati took to social media this week to air their views on Trump's declaration that Muslims shouldn't be allowed into the US.

Trump is either a madman, or a PR genius. While some Republican candidates have faded into stage left (think Carly Fiorina) Trump is making the news and trending worldwide. While Fiorina has made it onto The Daily Show thanks to Trump's musings about her "bloody" performance at a GOP debate, she is no match for the former reality TV star.

Being in PR, I can't help but wonder if Trump is making these wild statements simply to prick our attention. The Brits are paying attention and have racked up over 370 000 signatures in a petition banning the would-be Commander in Chief from entering the UK.

Samuel L Jackson has come out against Trump, saying he will move to South Africa if the Donald becomes President. As a South African, I can imagine the Rand/dollar exchange rate in the wake of Nene's dethroning would sweeten the deal.

American politics is fascinating. I'll watch the madness unfold from my comfy couch in South Africa and just hope that the Democrats take the White House and the Senate. *grabs the popcorn*

- Raylene Captain-Hasthibeer