Donald Trump 2016

Donald Trump announces Tuesday he is officially launching a presidential bid during a speech at Trump Tower in New York City.

(Richard Drew | Associated Press)

TRENTON — Now that billionaire and TV personality Donald Trump has officially launched his campaign to become the 2016 Republican nominee for president, would you cast your vote for him?

Trump, the former Atlantic City casino tycoon, is the 12th Republican to enter the presidential race.

"Our country needs a truly great leader," Trump said Tuesday when he announced his candidacy. "We need someone who will take this country and make it great again."

Some critics have questioned the seriousness of Trump's campaign.

But another potential Republican candidate, Gov. Chris Christie, shot that notion down during a TV interview this past weekend.

"Listen, Donald is a serious guy and he's been a good friend of mine over the years, and only Donald is going to be able to determine whether he wants to really be a candidate and really push," the governor said. "If he does, Donald's been able to sell almost anything over the course of time. And the fact is you have to take him seriously if he decides to run."

Where do you stand? Vote in the informal, unscientific poll below.

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