2024 Republican Primary

Donal · 13th November 2020, 01:59 PM

Since election campaigns start earlier every cycle, why not speculate on who will throw their hat into the ring for the Republicans in 2024. Here's my list. some are serious, some are half-joking.

Donald Trump - Socialite turned game show host who lost the 2020 election¹
Tom Cotton - Senator from Arkansas. Seems to be more focused on trolling the libs than actually governing. One top two contestants to be 2024's Scott Walker.
Jeff Flake - former Senator from Arizona. Graduate of the Susan Collins School of Furrowing Brows.
Larry Hogan - Governor of Maryland. acted responsibly in the face of COVID-19 and now looking to leverage that into being humiliated on the national stage.
Ben Sasse - Senator from Nebraska. Other top contender to be 2024's Scott Walker.
Nikki Hayler - former Governor of South Carolina and ambassador to the UN. Mortgaged promising political future to suck up to a game show host.
Ted Cruz - Senator from Texas. Also voted Most Punchable Face in Politics. Rumored to be the Zodiac Killer.
Marco Rubio - Senator from Florida with no dignity.
Rand Paul - Senator from Kentucky who cosplays as a doctor and earned a beating from his neighbor.
Tim Scott - Senator from South Carolina who is shocked every time people point out the overt racism of the Trumplicans
Some member of the Bush family - because we all need a good laugh
One of the Trump kids - assuming daddy doesn't run ¹
Tucker Carlson - Host of the FOX News White Power Hour and poster child for Unearned White Boy Confidence.

Anyone I missed?

¹ assuming he is not already residing in a different kind of government housing

Firestone · 13th November 2020, 02:03 PM

Josh Hawley.
Kristi Noem.

Maybe Rick Scott.

Mader Levap · 13th November 2020, 03:31 PM

Banana Republican primaries will be exercise in "Pick your very own Fuhrer".

Trebuchet · 13th November 2020, 03:37 PM

By 2024 the RNC's bylaws will specify that only candidates named Trump may entee.

Donal · 13th November 2020, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by Firestone

Josh Hawley.
Kristi Noem.

Maybe Rick Scott.

I thought about Hawley, but he's too new. Granted, a lot can change, but it's going to be too crowded a field for him to stand out. I don't really think his crusade against "censorship" online will go far. There are plenty of other nondescript white boys for the media to fawn over while they say absolutely nothing of consequence.

Firestone · 14th November 2020, 02:05 AM

Poor Pence, still VP, such a reliable lapdog, and already forgotten.

The Don · 14th November 2020, 02:19 AM

Originally Posted by Firestone

Poor Pence, still VP, such a reliable lapdog, and already forgotten.

I won't shed any tears.

If the Trump brand still has value in the GOP in 2024 (and I think it will), then a Trump will be a leading challenger for the nomination. If it isn't President Trump then Donald Trump junior or Ivanka.

If the Trump brand has little or no value then Pence will be tainted by association.

I don't see a set of circumstances where Pence is a leading candidate given that the Trump children are interested in following their father into politics.

The Great Zaganza · 14th November 2020, 02:26 AM

Niki Haley

forget about the rest.

angrysoba · 14th November 2020, 04:41 AM

How about Dan Crenshaw? Maybe a long shot now, but he seems to be building a bit of an online following: He was a Navy SEAL so people who like tough guys will vote for him; he likes the electoral college because the popular vote would be "too democratic" and he has an eyepatch so that's good for people who want someone who looks the part of the villain.

Garrison · 14th November 2020, 05:53 AM

This all assumes that Trump doesn't turn on the Republican Party for not doing enough to back his fraud claims in 2020. He's turned on everyone else why not them? I could see him deciding they need him more than he needs them and running as an independent.

The Great Zaganza · 14th November 2020, 08:05 AM

Originally Posted by Garrison

This all assumes that Trump doesn't turn on the Republican Party for not doing enough to back his fraud claims in 2020. He's turned on everyone else why not them? I could see him deciding they need him more than he needs them and running as an independent.

that is a given.
But I also think that the GOP will take the abuse, just like it has for the last four years, and just wait for Trump to die.
And then organize an annual "piss on his grave" event.

Paul2 · 14th November 2020, 10:57 AM

Regarding a DJT 2024 candidacy, can anyone cite some law that says that a felon currently enjoying alternative government housing can not run for President of the U.S.?

The Great Zaganza · 14th November 2020, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Paul2

Regarding a DJT 2024 candidacy, can anyone cite some law that says that a felon currently enjoying alternative government housing can not run for President of the U.S.?

The only way to lose your passive right to vote is through an impeachment that explicitly takes it away.

The prison-to-president pipeline is wide open.

Trebuchet · 14th November 2020, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by The Great Zaganza

Niki Haley

forget about the rest.

If Biden croaks before then, she wouldn't even be the first Indan-American woman in the White House!

Paul2 · 14th November 2020, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by The Great Zaganza

The only way to lose your passive right to vote is through an impeachment that explicitly takes it away.

The prison-to-president pipeline is wide open.

You mean campaign for and occupy an elected office, right?

Stacyhs · 14th November 2020, 01:09 PM

Ted Cruz will have to be surgically removed from Trump's colon before he could run in 2024. Unless he runs as Trump's VP. Then it could be quite useful having him so close 24/7.

Elagabalus · 14th November 2020, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by The Don

I won't shed any tears.

If the Trump brand still has value in the GOP in 2024 (and I think it will), then a Trump will be a leading challenger for the nomination. If it isn't President Trump then Donald Trump junior or Ivanka.

If the Trump brand has little or no value then Pence will be tainted by association.

I don't see a set of circumstances where Pence is a leading candidate given that the Trump children are interested in following their father into politics.

I think you're vastly overestimating just how much charisma Donald Trump junior or Ivanka actually have.

Thermal · 14th November 2020, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by The Great Zaganza

The only way to lose your passive right to vote is through an impeachment that explicitly takes it away.

The prison-to-president pipeline is wide open.

I'd like to hold it wide for the converse as well.

dmaker · 14th November 2020, 09:40 PM

Sarah Palin. Just like Trump, but less malevolent.

TragicMonkey · 14th November 2020, 09:47 PM

Why not Rudy Giuliani? People have been saying he's already done all the most idiotic things he could possibly do, and said the stupidest things it's possible to say, but I have faith that he can top them all in the years (weeks?) of life he has left.

Segnosaur · 15th November 2020, 12:40 AM

Originally Posted by Elagabalus

Quote:

I don't see a set of circumstances where Pence is a leading candidate given that the Trump children are interested in following their father into politics.

I think you're vastly overestimating just how much charisma Donald Trump junior or Ivanka actually have.

I agree with you that Donny Jr. and Ivanka don't have loads of charisma and would not be as successful as stubby McBonespurs. However, they still would likely beat Pence, because the MAGAchuds probably think the Trump name is more important than whatever Pence brings to the table.

angrysoba · 15th November 2020, 12:49 AM

Originally Posted by Segnosaur

I agree with you that Donny Jr. and Ivanka don't have loads of charisma and would not be as successful as stubby McBonespurs. However, they still would likely beat Pence, because the MAGAchuds probably think the Trump name is more important than whatever Pence brings to the table.

I think Ivanka would have more chance. She comes across as ... errr... Daddy’s favourite, and is at least fairly attractive. Don Jr comes across as a weird try-hard, desperate to win favour with Daddy. Desperation doesn’t look good in a candidate for president.

varwoche · 15th November 2020, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by dmaker

Sarah Palin. Just like Trump, but less malevolent.

Dan Quayle: Trump v0.1
Ross Perot: Trump v0.2
Bush 2: Trump v0.3
Sarah Palin: Trump v1.0 (major upgrade)
Herman Cane: Trump v1.1
Donald Trump: Trump v2.0 (major upgrade)
DJTJ/Ivanka?: Trump v2.1

Ignorance elevated to a virtue above all other virtues.

I grow weary of these dimwits. We need smarter right-wing nuts. Like Pat Buchanon.

MrFliop · 31st December 2020, 01:32 PM

Chris Christie Says He's Considering 2024 Run, Would Challenge Trump
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/poli...trump/2794794/

MrFliop · 31st December 2020, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by Firestone

Josh Hawley.
Kristi Noem.

Maybe Rick Scott.

Gov. Kristi Noem: I don't want to be president in 2024
https://www.argusleader.com/story/ne...ce/5397174002/

Segnosaur · 31st December 2020, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by MrFliop

Chris Christie Says He's Considering 2024 Run, Would Challenge Trump
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/poli...trump/2794794/

Not really sure how that would work...

He has sucked up to Trump so long he wouldn't get much support from anti-Trump groups, but he has also "broken the faith" over the past couple of weeks (e.g. criticizing Trump for his pardons), so he might not be appealing to the MAGAchuds.

dudalb · 31st December 2020, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by angrysoba

I think Ivanka would have more chance. She comes across as ... errr... Daddy’s favourite, and is at least fairly attractive. Don Jr comes across as a weird try-hard, desperate to win favour with Daddy. Desperation doesn’t look good in a candidate for president.

Even Trump's closest advisors consider Donnie Jr to be a complete idiot.

dudalb · 31st December 2020, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by MrFliop

Gov. Kristi Noem: I don't want to be president in 2024
https://www.argusleader.com/story/ne...ce/5397174002/

GOod, because she does not stand a chance.

Dutchman · 31st December 2020, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by MrFliop

Chris Christie Says He's Considering 2024 Run, Would Challenge Trump
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/poli...trump/2794794/

Considering is cheap, and can be prolonged indefinitely.

Trebuchet · 31st December 2020, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by varwoche

Dan Quayle: Trump v0.1
Ross Perot: Trump v0.2
Bush 2: Trump v0.3
Sarah Palin: Trump v1.0 (major upgrade)
Herman Cane: Trump v1.1
Donald Trump: Trump v2.0 (major upgrade)
DJTJ/Ivanka?: Trump v2.1

Ignorance elevated to a virtue above all other virtues.

I grow weary of these dimwits. We need smarter right-wing nuts. Like Pat Buchanon.

Caine would be a better president than any of the others. Because he's dead.

Originally Posted by MrFliop

Chris Christie Says He's Considering 2024 Run, Would Challenge Trump
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/poli...trump/2794794/

I'm looking forward to opponents running pictures of him literally carrying Trump's luggage. And sitting on that closed beachj.

Originally Posted by MrFliop

Gov. Kristi Noem: I don't want to be president in 2024
https://www.argusleader.com/story/ne...ce/5397174002/

How about 2025, when the next President after Biden actually takes office?

Originally Posted by dudalb

Even Trump's closest advisors consider Donnie Jr to be a complete idiot.

Takes after Dad, then.

The Great Zaganza · 31st December 2020, 04:59 PM

All Republicans: "I'll form an exploratory committee to see how much cash I can rake in, and then run to make a profit, not to get elected, just as the Founding Fathers envisioned."

Firestone · 8th January 2021, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by Donal

I thought about Hawley, but he's too new. Granted, a lot can change, but it's going to be too crowded a field for him to stand out. I don't really think his crusade against "censorship" online will go far. There are plenty of other nondescript white boys for the media to fawn over while they say absolutely nothing of consequence.

He's still new, but boy does he stand out now.

Whether it helps him or not, we'll see.

angrysoba · 8th January 2021, 07:02 AM

Maybe that Qanon guy with the horns can run. He’d probably do well.

Segnosaur · 8th January 2021, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by angrysoba

Maybe that Qanon guy with the horns can run. He’d probably do well.

Along with the 2 people who pointed guns at black lives matters protesters walking in front of their home.

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angrysoba · 8th January 2021, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by Segnosaur

Along with the 2 people who pointed guns at black lives matters protesters walking in front of their home.

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Yeah they can be ores and vp. Double their chances.

The thing is, we are no longer in a world where there is a zero percent chance of them having a run for president.

dudalb · 8th January 2021, 11:52 AM

I think the failed coup has pretty much killed any chance of Trump himself getting the GOP nod.I think he will try to be the power behind the throne, though.

Trebuchet · 8th January 2021, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by angrysoba

Maybe that Qanon guy with the horns can run. He’d probably do well.

Has anybody run for Senate while in prison before?

MrFliop · 9th January 2021, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Donal

Since election campaigns start earlier every cycle, why not speculate on who will throw their hat into the ring for the Republicans in 2024. Here's my list. some are serious, some are half-joking.

Donald Trump - Socialite turned game show host who lost the 2020 election¹
Tom Cotton - Senator from Arkansas. Seems to be more focused on trolling the libs than actually governing. One top two contestants to be 2024's Scott Walker.
Jeff Flake - former Senator from Arizona. Graduate of the Susan Collins School of Furrowing Brows.
Larry Hogan - Governor of Maryland. acted responsibly in the face of COVID-19 and now looking to leverage that into being humiliated on the national stage.
Ben Sasse - Senator from Nebraska. Other top contender to be 2024's Scott Walker.
Nikki Hayler - former Governor of South Carolina and ambassador to the UN. Mortgaged promising political future to suck up to a game show host.
Ted Cruz - Senator from Texas. Also voted Most Punchable Face in Politics. Rumored to be the Zodiac Killer.
Marco Rubio - Senator from Florida with no dignity.
Rand Paul - Senator from Kentucky who cosplays as a doctor and earned a beating from his neighbor.
Tim Scott - Senator from South Carolina who is shocked every time people point out the overt racism of the Trumplicans
Some member of the Bush family - because we all need a good laugh
One of the Trump kids - assuming daddy doesn't run ¹
Tucker Carlson - Host of the FOX News White Power Hour and poster child for Unearned White Boy Confidence.

Anyone I missed?

¹ assuming he is not already residing in a different kind of government housing

After Wednesday’s fiasco I think you can cross off Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley. It doesn’t seem their political careers will last long now.

MrFliop · 9th January 2021, 10:38 AM

Also, based on your list the only the two post-Trump republicans who seem sane at all are governors Charlie Baker and Larry Hogan.

Also if Republicans want to nominate a good sane candidate next round, then they should fix their primary system. It’s the same problem that gave the Democrats Joe Biden as their nominee. Super Tuesday had too many Southern states scheduled in 2016 and 2020. Why is the most important date on the primary calendar given so much weight to a region that only compromises about 30% of the total US population?

Edit: No offense meant here towards anyone living in the South

The Great Zaganza · 9th January 2021, 02:09 PM

My bet is on a "more palatable" Trump for 2024.

13th November 2020, 01:59 PM	#1
Donal Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,229	2024 Republican Primary Since election campaigns start earlier every cycle, why not speculate on who will throw their hat into the ring for the Republicans in 2024. Here's my list. some are serious, some are half-joking. Donald Trump - Socialite turned game show host who lost the 2020 election¹ Tom Cotton - Senator from Arkansas. Seems to be more focused on trolling the libs than actually governing. One top two contestants to be 2024's Scott Walker. Jeff Flake - former Senator from Arizona. Graduate of the Susan Collins School of Furrowing Brows. Larry Hogan - Governor of Maryland. acted responsibly in the face of COVID-19 and now looking to leverage that into being humiliated on the national stage. Ben Sasse - Senator from Nebraska. Other top contender to be 2024's Scott Walker. Nikki Hayler - former Governor of South Carolina and ambassador to the UN. Mortgaged promising political future to suck up to a game show host. Ted Cruz - Senator from Texas. Also voted Most Punchable Face in Politics. Rumored to be the Zodiac Killer. Marco Rubio - Senator from Florida with no dignity. Rand Paul - Senator from Kentucky who cosplays as a doctor and earned a beating from his neighbor. Tim Scott - Senator from South Carolina who is shocked every time people point out the overt racism of the Trumplicans Some member of the Bush family - because we all need a good laugh One of the Trump kids - assuming daddy doesn't run ¹ Tucker Carlson - Host of the FOX News White Power Hour and poster child for Unearned White Boy Confidence. Anyone I missed? ¹ assuming he is not already residing in a different kind of government housing
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Donal Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,229	Originally Posted by Firestone Josh Hawley. Kristi Noem. Maybe Rick Scott. I thought about Hawley, but he's too new. Granted, a lot can change, but it's going to be too crowded a field for him to stand out. I don't really think his crusade against "censorship" online will go far. There are plenty of other nondescript white boys for the media to fawn over while they say absolutely nothing of consequence.
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14th November 2020, 02:05 AM	#6
Firestone Proud Award Award recipient Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 3,017	Poor Pence, still VP, such a reliable lapdog, and already forgotten.
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14th November 2020, 02:19 AM	#7
The Don Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sir Fynwy Posts: 35,959	Originally Posted by Firestone Poor Pence, still VP, such a reliable lapdog, and already forgotten. I won't shed any tears. If the Trump brand still has value in the GOP in 2024 (and I think it will), then a Trump will be a leading challenger for the nomination. If it isn't President Trump then Donald Trump junior or Ivanka. If the Trump brand has little or no value then Pence will be tainted by association. I don't see a set of circumstances where Pence is a leading candidate given that the Trump children are interested in following their father into politics.

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14th November 2020, 04:41 AM	#9
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14th November 2020, 05:53 AM	#10
Garrison Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK Posts: 5,891	This all assumes that Trump doesn't turn on the Republican Party for not doing enough to back his fraud claims in 2020. He's turned on everyone else why not them? I could see him deciding they need him more than he needs them and running as an independent.
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14th November 2020, 08:05 AM	#11
The Great Zaganza Maledictorian Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 19,298	Originally Posted by Garrison This all assumes that Trump doesn't turn on the Republican Party for not doing enough to back his fraud claims in 2020. He's turned on everyone else why not them? I could see him deciding they need him more than he needs them and running as an independent. that is a given. But I also think that the GOP will take the abuse, just like it has for the last four years, and just wait for Trump to die. And then organize an annual "piss on his grave" event.
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14th November 2020, 10:57 AM	#12
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14th November 2020, 11:05 AM	#13
The Great Zaganza Maledictorian Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 19,298	Originally Posted by Paul2 Regarding a DJT 2024 candidacy, can anyone cite some law that says that a felon currently enjoying alternative government housing can not run for President of the U.S.? The only way to lose your passive right to vote is through an impeachment that explicitly takes it away. The prison-to-president pipeline is wide open.
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Trebuchet Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Port Townsend, Washington Posts: 35,631	Originally Posted by The Great Zaganza Niki Haley forget about the rest. If Biden croaks before then, she wouldn't even be the first Indan-American woman in the White House!
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Paul2 Philosopher Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,685	Originally Posted by The Great Zaganza The only way to lose your passive right to vote is through an impeachment that explicitly takes it away. The prison-to-president pipeline is wide open. You mean campaign for and occupy an elected office, right?
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14th November 2020, 01:09 PM	#16
Stacyhs Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: United States Posts: 28,607	Ted Cruz will have to be surgically removed from Trump's colon before he could run in 2024. Unless he runs as Trump's VP. Then it could be quite useful having him so close 24/7.

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Elagabalus Philosopher Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 7,051	Originally Posted by The Don I won't shed any tears. If the Trump brand still has value in the GOP in 2024 (and I think it will), then a Trump will be a leading challenger for the nomination. If it isn't President Trump then Donald Trump junior or Ivanka. If the Trump brand has little or no value then Pence will be tainted by association. I don't see a set of circumstances where Pence is a leading candidate given that the Trump children are interested in following their father into politics. I think you're vastly overestimating just how much charisma Donald Trump junior or Ivanka actually have.
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Thermal Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: In the Troll Ignoring Section Posts: 21,164	Originally Posted by The Great Zaganza The only way to lose your passive right to vote is through an impeachment that explicitly takes it away. The prison-to-president pipeline is wide open. I'd like to hold it wide for the converse as well.
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Segnosaur Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada, eh? Posts: 19,509	Originally Posted by Elagabalus Quote: I don't see a set of circumstances where Pence is a leading candidate given that the Trump children are interested in following their father into politics. I think you're vastly overestimating just how much charisma Donald Trump junior or Ivanka actually have. I agree with you that Donny Jr. and Ivanka don't have loads of charisma and would not be as successful as stubby McBonespurs. However, they still would likely beat Pence, because the MAGAchuds probably think the Trump name is more important than whatever Pence brings to the table.
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angrysoba Philosophile Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Osaka, Japan Posts: 33,728	Originally Posted by Segnosaur I agree with you that Donny Jr. and Ivanka don't have loads of charisma and would not be as successful as stubby McBonespurs. However, they still would likely beat Pence, because the MAGAchuds probably think the Trump name is more important than whatever Pence brings to the table. I think Ivanka would have more chance. She comes across as ... errr... Daddy’s favourite, and is at least fairly attractive. Don Jr comes across as a weird try-hard, desperate to win favour with Daddy. Desperation doesn’t look good in a candidate for president.
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varwoche Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 16,408	Originally Posted by dmaker Sarah Palin. Just like Trump, but less malevolent. Dan Quayle: Trump v0.1 Ross Perot: Trump v0.2 Bush 2: Trump v0.3 Sarah Palin: Trump v1.0 (major upgrade) Herman Cane: Trump v1.1 Donald Trump: Trump v2.0 (major upgrade) DJTJ/Ivanka?: Trump v2.1 Ignorance elevated to a virtue above all other virtues. I grow weary of these dimwits. We need smarter right-wing nuts. Like Pat Buchanon.
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31st December 2020, 01:35 PM	#25
MrFliop Thinker Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 205	Originally Posted by Firestone Josh Hawley. Kristi Noem. Maybe Rick Scott. Gov. Kristi Noem: I don't want to be president in 2024 https://www.argusleader.com/story/ne...ce/5397174002/
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31st December 2020, 01:58 PM	#26
Segnosaur Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada, eh? Posts: 19,509	Originally Posted by MrFliop Chris Christie Says He's Considering 2024 Run, Would Challenge Trump https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/poli...trump/2794794/ Not really sure how that would work... He has sucked up to Trump so long he wouldn't get much support from anti-Trump groups, but he has also "broken the faith" over the past couple of weeks (e.g. criticizing Trump for his pardons), so he might not be appealing to the MAGAchuds.
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31st December 2020, 02:42 PM	#27
dudalb Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 57,211	Originally Posted by angrysoba I think Ivanka would have more chance. She comes across as ... errr... Daddy’s favourite, and is at least fairly attractive. Don Jr comes across as a weird try-hard, desperate to win favour with Daddy. Desperation doesn’t look good in a candidate for president. Even Trump's closest advisors consider Donnie Jr to be a complete idiot.
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31st December 2020, 02:42 PM	#28
dudalb Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 57,211	Originally Posted by MrFliop Gov. Kristi Noem: I don't want to be president in 2024 https://www.argusleader.com/story/ne...ce/5397174002/ GOod, because she does not stand a chance.
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31st December 2020, 03:09 PM	#29
Dutchman Scholar Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 65	Originally Posted by MrFliop Chris Christie Says He's Considering 2024 Run, Would Challenge Trump https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/poli...trump/2794794/ Considering is cheap, and can be prolonged indefinitely.
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31st December 2020, 04:04 PM	#30
Trebuchet Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Port Townsend, Washington Posts: 35,631	Originally Posted by varwoche Dan Quayle: Trump v0.1 Ross Perot: Trump v0.2 Bush 2: Trump v0.3 Sarah Palin: Trump v1.0 (major upgrade) Herman Cane: Trump v1.1 Donald Trump: Trump v2.0 (major upgrade) DJTJ/Ivanka?: Trump v2.1 Ignorance elevated to a virtue above all other virtues. I grow weary of these dimwits. We need smarter right-wing nuts. Like Pat Buchanon. Caine would be a better president than any of the others. Because he's dead. Originally Posted by MrFliop Chris Christie Says He's Considering 2024 Run, Would Challenge Trump https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/poli...trump/2794794/ I'm looking forward to opponents running pictures of him literally carrying Trump's luggage. And sitting on that closed beachj. Originally Posted by MrFliop Gov. Kristi Noem: I don't want to be president in 2024 https://www.argusleader.com/story/ne...ce/5397174002/ How about 2025, when the next President after Biden actually takes office? Originally Posted by dudalb Even Trump's closest advisors consider Donnie Jr to be a complete idiot. Takes after Dad, then.
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31st December 2020, 04:59 PM	#31
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8th January 2021, 06:04 AM	#32
Firestone Proud Award Award recipient Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 3,017	Originally Posted by Donal I thought about Hawley, but he's too new. Granted, a lot can change, but it's going to be too crowded a field for him to stand out. I don't really think his crusade against "censorship" online will go far. There are plenty of other nondescript white boys for the media to fawn over while they say absolutely nothing of consequence. He's still new, but boy does he stand out now. Whether it helps him or not, we'll see.
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8th January 2021, 07:02 AM	#33
angrysoba Philosophile Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Osaka, Japan Posts: 33,728	Maybe that Qanon guy with the horns can run. He’d probably do well.
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8th January 2021, 07:07 AM	#34
Segnosaur Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada, eh? Posts: 19,509	Originally Posted by angrysoba Maybe that Qanon guy with the horns can run. He’d probably do well. Along with the 2 people who pointed guns at black lives matters protesters walking in front of their home. Sent from my LM-X320 using Tapatalk
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8th January 2021, 07:20 AM	#35
angrysoba Philosophile Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Osaka, Japan Posts: 33,728	Originally Posted by Segnosaur Along with the 2 people who pointed guns at black lives matters protesters walking in front of their home. Sent from my LM-X320 using Tapatalk Yeah they can be ores and vp. Double their chances. The thing is, we are no longer in a world where there is a zero percent chance of them having a run for president.
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