• PeleSpirit@lemmy.world
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          I think Desantis is just waiting for all of them to dump trump so he can step in. He is far worse, but also not as charming by a mile. Also, the whole weak and wears lifts thing.

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        I think your 2nd paragraph there has merit but I had already downvoted you for your first. Once he has a conviction, the GOP will immediately dump him. Conservative news will be all about whichever other contenders will be in the top spot.

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          To paraphrase Stephen Miller, the democrats just don’t get it. This is no longer about law, but about power.

          They’re about to grab the brass ring and so few people understand.

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          Once he has a conviction, the GOP will immediately dump him. How can you be sure? Trump did lots of things that would normally by disqualifying but somehow the GOP still supports him.

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            Add a double line break to separate your thoughts from the quote.

            Good question. I’m not sure. The current talking point is that he’s fine because there’s no conviction. I suppose they could move the goal posts, but hopefully enough of them respect the law enough to not cause trouble.

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              but hopefully enough of them respect the law enough to not cause trouble.

              You’re gonna be disappointed.

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                He’s not barred until someone declares him barred. Who’s to say that the GOP state leadership won’t let him on the ballot anyway because fuck you that’s why?

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                    Yes, but who is tasked with enforcing those rules? Who, specifically, makes the call saying Trump can or cannot be on a ballot? In red states, the answer to those questions is “The Republican Party.”

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          I don’t know that the GOP would dump him. I think they’ll do whatever their base does and if that means doubling down on a convict then there we go…