OK, let's get real. It's hard to find anyone who thinks The Donald is a credible contender for the Republican presidential nomination. When Trump announced Tuesday he's running for president, the GOP field let out a collective groan. (Think about it this way: Candidates can participate in the first televised debate if they're polling in the top 10. Trump ranks ninth, according to the latest RealClearPolitics rolling average, meaning he could boot a more serious contender off the stage.) Trump hinted at running several times in the past, including in 2012. But now he's serious (he even released a financial statement that shows his massive assets of nearly $9 billion), and he's quickly becoming the most entertaining presidential contender. Priceless quotes from his announcement today: Money. "I'm really rich." 'Merica. "Sadly the American dream is dead. But if I get elected president, I will bring it back." Trade. "We don't have victories any more. ... When was the last time anybody saw us beating, let's say, China in a trade deal? They kill us. I beat China all the time. All the time." Jobs. "I will be the greatest jobs president God ever created." The Democratic National Committee welcomed Trump to the race. DNC press secretary Holly Shulman wrote in a tongue-in-cheek email to reporters: "He adds some much-needed seriousness that has previously been lacking from the GOP field, and we look forward to hearing more about his ideas for the nation." Burn.
Speaking before a crowd at Trump Tower on Tuesday, Donald Trump announced his candidacy for the presidency.
Michael Monday
Get ready for trans fat's long goodbye
Cake frostings. Stick margarines. Microwave popcorn. They're going to need a reboot. The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday it's requiring manufacturers to phase out partially hydrogenated oils — the primary source of trans fats — from processed foods over the next three years. The FDA said research shows partially hydrogenated oils aren't "generally recognized as safe" for use in food. (Remind us again why we've been allowed to eat this for so long?) The oils are used to keep food from quickly spoiling, meaning a longer shelf life. Trans fats are bad because they LDL cholesterol, which can clog your arteries. Doctors estimate ditching trans fats would prevent 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000 deaths from heart attacks per year, said cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of women's heart health at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. We think we're just fine with this goodbye. #ArteryParty.
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