Too late for that. She already said she would vote for him even if he was convicted of a felony. Sure she could have changed her mind, but it’s not like that Trump got suddenly and substantially worse since the summer. (He’s been terrible for a long time now)
She’ll flip back.
Genuinely convinced that she’s only staying in the race because;
- If Trump does (plzplzplz) get disqualified/jailed, she’s the Republican candidate with the ‘best’ chance
- There’s hella liberal dark money and back room deals propping her up to split the “never Trump again” conservative vote
- She’s grifting campaign funds via the classic loopholes after she loses the general
She’s pissed off Donnie and the MAGAs so a cabinet slot or ambassadorship is out - what’s her angle otherwise?
Being the lead Never Trumper is a great spot to be in if Trump loses again.
It’s incredibly abnormal that Trump stayed powerful in the party after losing a presidential race. Historically, Republicans turn to the 2nd place candidate from 4 years before. Romney was 2nd place in 2008. McCain was 2nd in 2000.
Trump was a very abnormal president, in that he was openly racist and an absolutely shit person, instead of just being a racist shit person behind closed doors or through innuendo.
Apparently the republican base was just looking for a racist and all around horrible person, so trump has become a political lich. No matter how many times we defeat the dementia ridden fuck or the dipshits he promotes, the brainless base brings him back.
I’m just curious how long it will take the puppet masters of the republican party to either force through another candidate regardless of the base’s wants, or just abandon the party and try to elevate a new party to replace them.
If she’s genuine, I could see her still believing that once Trump is out of the party for good that the republicans will go back to be regular conservatives and she’ll be welcomed in that party for 2028/32.
Personally I think the party is now too deep into MAGA to ever come back without some major restructuring.
Is it bad if we subvert democracy to save ‘democracy’?
Yes.
Citizens United is a train wreck, and “playing the game to change the system” gives the practice legitimacy and signals this practice is accepted by the party leadership. “Money as Speech” is a terrible concept, hiding the sources and distribution of that money from scrutiny or audit is a horrible practice
Please split the republican vote please split the republican vote ple
I’m going to need a republican to explain this stuff to me.
So y’all making pledges? You know cults do that.
February 2023
RNC Chair: All candidates will pledge to support GOP nominee ahead of debate
https://www.axios.com/2023/02/26/rnc-chair-candidates-support-gop-nominee-debate
The parties run their own primaries however they want. They don’t even need to have a vote at all, in fact at least the Democrats party leaders used to just select the person who is running in the general election. Over the years the Democrats have handed more of the power over to their base.
So that being said, Republicans can run their primary however they wish and can make this a requirement for getting on stage in the debates.
Children cannot consent, sign contracts, or make pledges. It is just propaganda.
People who sign contracts with the RNC and don’t follow through will be in trouble.
This isn’t fully true. In very narrow circumstances a child can indeed be required to give consent, sign contracts, or make pledges.
Very low hanging examples: Employment contracts when working under the age of 18, drivers license/state ID related applications, and children 16 or older are typically able to give consent and sign documentation for healthcare.
Not to mention, emancipation exists.
