I watched Donald Trump’s appearance in South Carolina last night, wondering whether I’d see the King Lear-like figure I’ve been reading about in the mainstream media — roaring, unhinged, and obsessed with past wrongs (real and imagined). Frankly, as one who would like the GOP to nominate someone else, I wouldn’t have been disappointed to see this.
A clear view of what's happening. And that's why the powers that be, in both parties, are desperate to destroy President Trump. Everyone and their grandmother are suing Trump or investigating him. we can expect that 24/7 for the entire 2023 year. The GOPe want DeSantis because they believe they can co-opt him. But he would be smart to wait until 2028, as he would only be fifty and could benefit from four years of President Trump. The 2020 election was stolen and President Trump received more votes than any prior presidential candidate. It's ridiculous to claim Brain-dead Biden received 11M more votes than the 2008 Obama. President Trump is the most popular president since Reagan. The numbers prove it and Trump supporters are more enthusiastic than anyone else. That's because Trump puts America first, keeps his promises, and gets results. Nothing is starker than the comparison between Trump and Biden.
“That’s not the question we should be asking” [to steal Phoenix’s line from Top Gun: Maverick]... We should be asking “Is he capable of winning a general election?” And the answer is clearly No [, for multiple reasons].
Very good observation, and it's consistent with the Trump we've seen (or haven't seen) since he threw his hat in the ring. The question is whether he can keep it up, particularly if DeSantis declares and mounts a serious challenge. It's hard to think the mean and vicious Trump can stay suppressed if he feels threatened, and I don't think the tactics he used against his 2016 opponents, demeaning them out of the race, will work with DeSantis, who I suspect would challenge Trump on the issues and ignore his nasty tactics. He wouldn't have the Trump flair, but maybe people are ready for a little less drama. Jim Dueholm
A clear view of what's happening. And that's why the powers that be, in both parties, are desperate to destroy President Trump. Everyone and their grandmother are suing Trump or investigating him. we can expect that 24/7 for the entire 2023 year. The GOPe want DeSantis because they believe they can co-opt him. But he would be smart to wait until 2028, as he would only be fifty and could benefit from four years of President Trump. The 2020 election was stolen and President Trump received more votes than any prior presidential candidate. It's ridiculous to claim Brain-dead Biden received 11M more votes than the 2008 Obama. President Trump is the most popular president since Reagan. The numbers prove it and Trump supporters are more enthusiastic than anyone else. That's because Trump puts America first, keeps his promises, and gets results. Nothing is starker than the comparison between Trump and Biden.
“That’s not the question we should be asking” [to steal Phoenix’s line from Top Gun: Maverick]... We should be asking “Is he capable of winning a general election?” And the answer is clearly No [, for multiple reasons].
Very good observation, and it's consistent with the Trump we've seen (or haven't seen) since he threw his hat in the ring. The question is whether he can keep it up, particularly if DeSantis declares and mounts a serious challenge. It's hard to think the mean and vicious Trump can stay suppressed if he feels threatened, and I don't think the tactics he used against his 2016 opponents, demeaning them out of the race, will work with DeSantis, who I suspect would challenge Trump on the issues and ignore his nasty tactics. He wouldn't have the Trump flair, but maybe people are ready for a little less drama. Jim Dueholm