58°F
weather icon Cloudy

Trump says ‘robotic’ Fiorina’s surge will end

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump said Monday that GOP rival Carly Fiorina's surge will end when voters take a closer look at her business record, one that he says shows "tremendous failure."

Trump said Fiorina's contentious tenure as Hewlett-Packard's CEO and as a top executive at Lucent Technologies make her unelectable. Fiorina has been blamed by some for leading HP's troubled merger with Compaq and the subsequent dip in the company's stock price and the thousands of layoffs that followed, though Fiorina defenders insist her tenure at the head of that company is now increasingly being viewed as a success.

"When people see her record, I don't see how she could possibly win," Trump said Monday on NBC's "Today Show."

Fiorina's campaign declined to CNN to comment on the remarks.

Trump's comments came after a new CNN/ORC poll released Sunday showed Fiorina surging to second place with 15% of support. Trump maintained his status as the front-runner, but his support dropped 8 percentage points to 24%.

Trump also slammed Fiorina for failing to defeat Democratic incumbent Sen. Barbara Boxer in California's 2010 Senate race and said Fiorina's business record is what sunk her prospects in that election.

Trump hit Fiorina's speaking style, saying that while "she's got a good line of pitter-patter," Fiorina repeats herself.

"She says the same thing over and over and over, but a lot of the people didn't hear it in the debate so they heard it for the first time. It's almost like robotic, frankly," Trump said.

"She's got a good line of pitter-patter but if you listen for 5 minutes you develop a tremendous headache," Trump added in a Fox News interview.

THE LATEST
Navigating the mortgage loan process when relocating

If you’re thinking about relocating to Las Vegas for a new job — or even if you’re working remotely and just want a change of scenery — there’s a lot to consider when it comes to securing a mortgage.

Navigating business with confidence and clarity

The ability to hold firm on your values, worth and business practices is not just a strategy; it’s a necessity.

The unmatched value of buyer agents in today’s market

Imagine a job where you invest countless hours, expertise and effort, only to be paid based on the success of your work. This is the reality for buyers’ agents.

Homeownership long considered the American dream

We must continue to teach our young folks that homeownership is still the American dream and owning real estate is the way out of generational poverty.

Turning renters into homeowners

Many renters see homeownership as unattainable due to financial constraints and a lack of understanding of the long-term benefits. They often focus on the immediate costs rather than the potential gains. The key to changing this mindset lies in education and strategic planning.

Living in Las Vegas: A local perspective

In recent years, Las Vegas has emerged as an attractive destination for relocation, offering much more than just the allure of the Strip.

Protecting residents from unlicensed contractors and solar scams

As our mission at Nevada State Contractors Board is to protect the public against unlicensed contractors, residents need to be warned about a recent surge in complaints related to solar installation scams.

2024 real estate predictions; tips for homebuyers

It’s no secret the housing market has been a whirlwind over the past few years, so it’s only natural that many may be feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what the future holds for the 2024 market.