Is TRUMP the sure Republican nominee now that DeSANTIS has WITHDRAWN?

[AviatorTom]

On Sunday January 21, 2024, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspended his campaign for US President and endorsed Donald Trump.

This leaves just Nikki Haley as a possible Republican candidate.

Does this mean that Donald Trump now, for sure, will be the Republican candidate in this Fall's election?

[normalice]

There was never any other outcome. For years the republican owned media has been trying to frame this election as a rematch everyone is tired of so that any republican other than Trump would have an easy victory. They were thinking the republican base was smart enough to catch on and thus in on the joke.

think republican think tanks honestly believed the right wing base likes the rich just as they have been programmed to say. They don't seem to get that the right wing base only says they like the rich to trigger the left. And while that has worked pretty well for sneaking more of their money into rich people's bank accounts, the republican base is only in it for the culture war and will always choose that over republican policy. To them its like a video game and all the money that rich people steal is just the subscription cost, especially since liberals are forced to pay it, too. I do think there is a major destructive element to video games in that they train young men to mix entertainment and validation. And now we have the entire base of the republican party demanding that grievances made up for entertainment purposes be treated as valid political discussion..

[WindAtMyBack]

Wow!

In more than 11 years at this site, this is one of the most delusional out-of-touch posts I have seen here.

[normalice]

If you find something inaccurate by all means bring it to my attention. Otherwise just angrily saying you disagree with it all only brings to mind the old adage about nothing making a right winger more defensive than being accurately described.

[WindAtMyBack]

You are too far gone to talk to rationally. You are simply out of touch with reality.

[normalice]

So, you angrily disagree with it all. Got it.

[goaded]

Don't diss video games. Aparently two Bradley Fighting Vehicles (not tanks) took out a Russian T-90, with advice from a video game!

You'll have noticed that people calling you "delusional" or similar won't explain your delusion to you.

[normalice]

@goaded yeah, middle school women and middle aged right wing men have this in common: they get incredibly defensive when someone sees right through them. Maybe that's why middle aged right wing men are so attracted to middle school women.

[DJB72]

Frankly I'm surprised de Santis waited this long. I doubt any candidate would be able to stop Trump winning the nomination. He's too "present".

I don't see Biden beating him in a two horse race - or anything involving movement - but if RFK Jr gets on the ballot in all 50 states it'll be interesting to see what happens.

The Dems are incredibly stupid not to have endorsed Kennedy from the start. He splits both parties' votes because he's not polarising either extreme. That's risky for both party candidates, but more for Biden than Trump.

[OlderAndWiser]

Good analysis!

[DJB72]

Thanks 😊
Honestly, I'd rather see Kennedy win than either of the others. Just an outsider's opinion.

[msc545]

Why do you think nominating a. Deranged conspiracy theorist would make things any better?

[DJB72]

Better than the man who can't find his way off a stage but is happy to send American soldiers to the Middle East/Israel or the one who molests the flag but managed to be the first President in 50 years not to start a fight with anyone else and began bringing the soldiers home from Afghanistan? Those guys?

Most of the "conspiracy theories" - a term the CIA invented after his uncle was murdered to try to deflect attention from them - which have now been proven accurate you mean? Like the Covid Vax being more deadly than the virus? What else?

[loveslongnails]

Do I hear an echo chamber in here? Oh yes, I do. LOL Dude, if the guy who made a "deal" with the terrorist Taliban were Pres of the USA now, he'd be sending F-16's and more missiles to Israel. He's stated several times "I'm Israel's best friend".

Trump continued all the fighting with the same folks the USA was already fighting, so your point that he didn't "start' a fight with anyone new is relevant? To what? Nothing.

He was also the first Pres in 50 years to OPENLY cuddle up to and PRAISE our enemies, other dictators, and spew such embarrassing shit as "trusting Putin more than the sleeze bags and lowlifes in US intelligence'. He made a mockery of the USA at Helsinki.

The term "conspiracy theories" has been around since ancient times, only not in those exact words. If you're referring to its early use in the USA, this from the AP: " the first recorded use of the phrase “conspiracy theory” dates back to at least 1863. It was notably invoked in reports following the 1881 shooting of then-President James A. Garfield, more than 60 years before the CIA was established." To think the CIA came up with term is laughable.

As for the vax being "more deadly than the virus", if that were true, billions of people would have dropped dead by now from taking them.

Save some of your ranting about Biden, because I'm no great FAN of his either, but then tell me again how great and selfless that psycho buffoon Trump is. Tell me about the guy who can't keep Nikki Haley and Nancy Pelosi straight in his head, or who thinks gas is $6 to $8 a gallon everywhere in the USA. Tell me about HIS cognizant abilities. Apparently, Fox News is big in South Africa in your house.

[msc545]

@DJB72 I see that you too are a believer in conspiracy theories. There are too many of you people on this site.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

@msc545 for the record rfk Jr said he has no intention of actually becoming president and his running was more about getting certain conversations and views out there.

[msc545]

@Telekinetic-Potato That is a relief.

[Amy10223]

@msc545 exactly. Not even his own family members think he’s sane. They know him best.

[Amy10223]

@loveslongnails Thank you! So true. Did you know that #45 also kept a book on Hitler under his bed? Probably the only thing he ever read in his life. He admires Hitler.

[loveslongnails]

@Amy10223 That's not surprising in the least.

[chrissykerdock]

i think someone stupid would know the answer to this... nikki haley is the only one left and she's not going to win the nomination.

[milyjohn]

He always was. Real Americans want a better life. Real Americans don't want a moron that sold our strategic oil supply to China.

[milyjohn]

Thanks for the MHO

[OlderAndWiser]

I think a second term for Trump is inevitable.

[Jamie05rhs]

It's not going to happen unless he wins the states that he needs to win.

[Jamie05rhs]

And never underestimate the Democrats. They surprised us in Georgia last go-round. This time it will be Texas.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

I don't think anything is certain now but since we're speculating, I think Trump will win but I think there is going to be a lot of drama about the borders. Either that or something new is going to come up. I think they're basically going to try to drum up the narrative of the dems fixing the election and then either let Trump win by a grater margin than what would make sense considering all the illegals, or try to frame someone on his side for trying to fix the election in trumps favor.

It won't be like that for any immediate results, they're trying to plant seeds of doubt. I actually think they want Trump to win now because aot of shit around the world is about to hit the fan.

If you know your conspiracy theories well, there's a good chance this election kind of represents America, China, Russia and the Cia putting all their chips on the table and waiting to see how much control this country has lost to espionage.

[BCRanger10]

Trump was ALWAYS going to be the nominee. As I've said before, this whole campaign has been job interviews for Trump's return to the White House.

I'd originally wanted Desantis to be the nominee (how polls had Biden beating him is something I will never understand, but whatever). I think I always kind of knew he wasn't ready for it though. I thought he'd be better off as either VP or Attorney General.

I'm surprised he got out before Haley did.

[Jamie05rhs]

He's ready to be President. He just didn't understand how to run a national presidential campaign.

[Lliam]

It sure looks like a fait accompli. Swamp monster from Hell, Haley, doesn't have a chance.

All that stands in Trump's way now are frantic attempts by Democrats to keep him off the ballot.

[lightbulb27]

no but probable.

get ready for newsome and obama...

get ready for social chaos. we've not seen trump dysphoria take to the waves yet... it will.

[strateguy632]

not for sure rnc, 2 others.

also third party has 3 people, for those who think u. s. only allows "two" political parties.

why do people say u. s. has "only" two? who spreads that lie?

[Dargil]

Yes, and the court cases are failing. Interested in who he choses as VP. It could be Vivek Ramaswamy, meaning he gets elected in 2028 or could be Elise Stefanik.

Mike Obama is considering running but she doesn't want to do the work.

[Cubus]

Vivek on the ticket won't give any benefit to Trump.

[Dargil]

@Cubus Because...

[Cubus]

Vivek is a copy of Trump, except younger and Indian. His supporters are also Trump supporters, he won't attract any new voters to the ticket.

[Dargil]

@Cubus What is wrong with being Indian? Are we bigoted in Poland Cubusky?

[Cubus]

Where did I say it's wrong?

[Avicenna]

Nothing is for certain, especially with the Democrats trying everything they can to eliminate Trump. I put nothing past them.

[ArrowheadSW]

What do you think the odds are that a 3rd party candidate will emerge? Although a little late, I think it could happen.

[msc545]

Probably a few people you've never heard of from strange little political parties that you've also never heard of will emerge from the woodwork. Other than that, I don't think there's going to be any more candidates.

[strateguy632]

THREE are independent not republican nor democrats but they fail to attract followers

[msc545]

@strateguy632 Do you know their names? I think one is Green or something...

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Once I found Trump can still be president even if is convicted of his legal charges I knew we would be the republican nominee.

No one in the republican party can compete with him.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

* he

[Iron_Man]

Vote Trump

[Zestyassmf1997]

He would have been even if DeSantis hadn’t dropped out.

[Anonymous]

I thought that de Santos guy was popular. He is young and could easily stand in an election. Trump is too old to run!

[Jamie05rhs]

I agree. Americans are dumb. They have a penchant for choosing the worst people.

[Opinion Owner]

Not dumb but not the brightest. They need another party to balance this all out

[Jamie05rhs]

I agree.

[strateguy632]

de Santos WAS popular but in nov. and dec. he lost popularity so correct to stop.
age relates to function. not the blind number. trump function, so old not problem.
but biden even if younger can't climb steps nor even read the teleprompter.
about third party u. s. HAS libertarian but nobody supports them.
in fact trump WAS "another party" not republican as ballot showed...
but republican invited trump as best leader.

[Opinion Owner]

Either way there are both too old

[HouseMoat]

Still has Haley to contend with but, chances are, they never really had a shot

The "American idiot" has a stranglehold on the party

[Jamie05rhs]

Sadly

[strateguy632]

nikki CRASHED in polls, she failed to attract support.
back in 2021 candace owens asked trump to be his vice president, but she not politician.

[Anonymous]

It was inevitable but no one would admit it, and the rest of us aren't allowed to talk about it. In a "free" country.

[exitseven]

Nikki will try again in her home state of South Carolina and if she loses she will drop out and endorse Joe Biden.

[AviatorTom]

Joke of the Day! Nikki may drop out after SC but she won't endorse Joe Biden. 😃

[Zestyassmf1997]

I wouldn’t put it past her.

[exitseven]

We are in uncharted territory now. Nikki has taken money from George Soros and other democrat donors, Nothing else would surprise me.

[gorydetails]

Put it to you this way. If Haley wins the nomination, then it's 100% proven that the deep state is running elections, and your vote is useless. Time to stock up on ammo and food and wait for the collapse.

[Guido]

I'm not American but I think most people in the world hope not.

[strateguy632]

correct because most countries liked when obama sent money, but trump would prioritize u. s.
that hope indicated trump best for u. s.

[goaded]

No, because Nikki Haley is a possible Republican candidate.

And the little matter of the 91 charges against Trump.

[strateguy632]

if they were not political accusation, could have accused "whenever the event" was. the LARGE number of accusation is no indication of guilt. the volume NOW in election time, just shows how low democrat will act like putin trying to jail politicians opponents.
people need to NOTICE how evil democrat peoples party is.

[goaded]

@strateguy632 Yeah, no. You'd have to ignore all the evidence to believe that.

[Anonymous]

Wasn't he the sure nominee before DeSantis entered the race?😆

[Jukes93]

Honestly, I think Trump was the surefire Republican candidate way before DeSantis dropped out. DeSantis didn't have anywhere near enough support to even come close.

[Demonatrix]

I'm sorry I don't like him at all.

[Bricealan]

It sure looks that way.

[AnusNdaPainus]

He was the sure thing

[Iron_Man]

Well, I didn’t know this. Are you serious

[Jamie05rhs]

Unfortunately

[Iron_Man]

@Jamie05rhs yep it’s between him and the girl

[Jamie05rhs]

Nope; it's not finished.

[BarryLiverstone]

Nope

[msc545]

I think we are stuck with the fat guy. Sucks.

[strateguy632]

better than the "thin racist" as kamala harris correctly described biden.
in age of cancel culture she preferd power instead of cancelling the racist biden.

[msc545]

@strateguy632 So... somehow the fat racist is better than the thin racist?