I think that Trump will likely survive the Republican primary and be the R nominee. However if he does not get the nomination, there is no chance that he will stand on a stage, raise the hand of the winning nominee, and say that he supports the winner (whoever that is.) None. The only question if he doesn't win is whether he just quietly walks away or if he actively seeks to do as much damage as he can to the winning nominee. In my opinion its the latter. He will go the trash and burn route.

What's my opinion worth - nothing.

Fed161- I think you need to dust your crystal ball.

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Fed161- I think you need to dust your crystal ball.

Like I said with all sincerity, what's my opinion worth? Nothing.

I guess I’m not sure why 2024 will be any different than 2020 without a major overhaul of election integrity laws in basically every state? Biden hardly campaigned and when he did make an appearance he had tens of people in the crowd. Seemingly not a lot of voter enthusiasm. Trump’s rallies were attended by tens of thousands of people at each event. Seemingly a ton of voter enthusiasm. Yet when the dust settled and the votes were counted, Biden won with a larger vote tally than Obama. I don’t see Trump overcoming those headwinds in 2024.

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I think that Trump will likely survive the Republican primary and be the R nominee.

As JALLEN was fond of saying: "It's a long way up the greasy pole."
And who knows what the primary may bring?
We shall see... let it play out.

I just love an establishment Republican telling me that the guy who kept Hillary Clinton out of the White House is yesterday's news.

And, uh, hey Mike? Yeah, whoever is going to be the next president, it sure as shit ain't gonna be you, so save everybody the trouble- yourself included- with this fucking fertilizer you're spreading.

^^^ Yep, no chance in hell it's gonna be Mike Pence.

It should be no surprise to anyone paying attention that Donald Trump was bound to be the scapegoat in the face of a red wave which never appeared, and it's no surprise at all that with the election behind us the establishment Republicans are scrambling to quell Trump's momentum.

But, oh, they're speaking out due to their concern for this nation, as if they haven't had countless chances to listen to the people instead of their corporate masters. Oh, now they want to help us, by once again trying to turn voters away from a populist president. Sure. Phonies

I'm not listening to their bullshit and we'll just see what happens over the next two years. He who laughs last...

Donald J. Trump has proven time and time again, that he has an irascibility and persistence that dominates when it comes to throwing down, rolling up your sleeves and going out at it hammer and tong.

I was surprised several times during 2016 by his ability to battle back every single time.

Now I’m gonna sit back, and enjoy the fight. I cannot think of any candidate at the moment who can defeat him in the primaries.

And these weasels label themselves a news org.

Yeah, and fuck you too, NPR. You'll be pissing about this for the next 10 years.

Do you see what they're doing?

DeSantis responds to question about 'GOP civil war'

They're trying to divide us and this is only the beginning. You'd better buckle up.

If he isn't nominated, Trump may start his own party, with a predictable outcome. The swamp would jump for joy.

^^^^^^^
Excellent video.

The RNC just sent me a letter.
It went in the trash unopened, as usual.

Maybe it would have been funny to read. I'll open the next one.

^^The RNC keeps calling me for donations, I don't answer the phone and have voicemail switched off. The RNC tried to distance themselves from DJT some time ago, but yet would use his name or Melania's for fundraising. Am reading that McConnell sent RNC (or perhaps another source) funds to Dems running against DJT endorsed candidates like Laxalt in Nevada.

Screw them and the donkeys that they keep riding into town on.

The thing is- this time, both Donald Trump and the American people know what to expect from these slithering reptiles from the swamp.

The RNC asking for money? HA!! If a buncha whores like that want cash, they should get out on the street corner.

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^^The RNC keeps calling me for donations, I don't answer the phone and have voicemail switched off. The RNC tried to distance themselves from DJT some time ago, but yet would use his name or Melania's for fundraising. Am reading that McConnell sent RNC (or perhaps another source) funds to Dems running against DJT endorsed candidates like Laxalt in Nevada.

Screw them and the donkeys that they keep riding into town on.

That is the pervasive situation in nearly all quarters. I think voters would support Trump if he is the candidate, I know I would, otherwise their not going to go out of their way. Many are just tired of his baggage.

AG Garland has named a special counsel to investigate President Trump

Garland named John L. Smith as special counsel Friday afternoon in a televised press statement.

Smith is the Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division at U.S. Department of Justice — one of the most highly politicized, left-wing departments within the agency.

The special counsel will assess whether criminal charges are merited in connection with the handling of classified documents at Mr. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida and oversee key aspects of the sprawling Justice Department investigation into efforts by Mr. Trump and his allies to overturn his 2020 election loss, according to a senior Justice Department official.

A formal announcement, which is expected by Friday afternoon, would come three days after Mr. Trump announced another bid for the presidency and would mark the naming of the third independent prosecutor in five years to examine issues involving Mr. Trump.

Well, that'll lock up all inquiry/information into all things Trump, because "ongoing investigation", and junk.