December 02, 2011 10:12 PM UTC

Donald Trump to Moderate Republican Debate

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• by: c rork

You read that right, folks! Just when you thought the Republican presidential primary couldn’t become more of a circus, reality star and birther Donald Trump has stepped up to bring this primary to a whole other level. From the NYT:

Donald Trump is pairing up with Newsmax, the conservative magazine and news Web site, to moderate a presidential debate in Des Moines on Dec. 27.

“Our readers and the grass roots really love Trump,” said Christopher Ruddy, chief executive of Newsmax Media. “They may not agree with

him on everything, but they don’t see him as owned by the Washington establishment, the media establishment.”

Newsmax sent candidates the invitation on Friday afternoon. It began, “We are pleased to cordially invite you to “The Newsmax Ion Television 2012 Presidential Debate,” moderated by a truly great American, Mr. Donald J. Trump.” Spokesmen for several candidates did not immediately respond to questions from The New York Times about whether they would accept.

This one will be very entertaining, if nothing else.