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Trump is a 'master brander': Bill Clinton

He however added that Trump's appeal could be short-lived

Trump is a 'master brander': Bill Clinton

AFPPTI Washington
Former US president Bill Clinton attributed outspoken Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump's current success in surveys to his skills as a 'master brander' but said his appeal could be short-lived.

Speaking late yesterday on the CBS Late Show, host Stephen Colbert asked Clinton to explain why he thought that Trump -- currently leading a pack of 15 Republican presidential hopefuls -- was doing so well.

"He's a master brander, and he's the most interesting character out there ... And because he says some things that overrides the ideological differences," Clinton said.

"There is a macho appeal of saying I'm just sick of nothing happening. I make things happen. Vote for me."
 
Clinton however said that Trump's success "may have a short shelf life."

The former president (1993-2001) denied a rumor that he urged Trump to run for president.

"His daughter told my daughter that he had tried to call me and I didn't get the message. So I simply called him back," said Clinton. "I had a very pleasant conversation with him and it wasn't about running for office."

Clinton's daughter Chelsea is a close friend with Trump's daughter Ivanka, according to US news media reports.

And who does he think is the most qualified to be elected president next year? "The lady I saw singing on Saturday Night Live," he answered.

That would be his wife, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, who appeared on the comedy TV show on Saturday.

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First Published: Oct 07 2015 | 3:32 PM IST

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