Rubio is awesome. But will he become a wartime president against the domestic marxist left? I don't see it.

Rubio is far and away my favorite candidate for '28 at this point. Not only because I genuinely like him and his capabilities, but because I truly believe he has the most feasible route to a win, as things stand now.

I don't believe Vance will stand out enough by then to be looked at more than a Trump lite. And by '28, that may very well not be a good thing. He also will not have anywhere near the experience at the executive level as Rubio. Rubio is basically quad hatting a wide range of delicate positions and doing them all very well. He is also not universally despised by the left generally speaking and may be able to win some votes there and will almost certainly garner more support in the centrists. I'm out on Vance, currently.

DeSantis is interesting but I don't see how he would have any hope unless he just wants to run for a high cabinet position off ramp. Personally I think his window is closed.

Agree with all that

Hope Trump stays out of the primary. I want DeSantis but Rubio would be my second choice.

If DeSantis does not get it, than he would be a good VP

IDK about JD, I always am like meh then I hear him speak and he peaks my interest again.

On the primary hope they are not ruthless toward each other and again Trump needs to stay out of it. Also if someone pulls ahead big, than the others need to drop out and get behind the front runner sooner than later

Let Harris and Newsome kill each other while we come together quickly.

That is the good news we'll be going up against Newsome or Harris lol. Newsome would be the harder of the two but he is combative, tries to copy Trumps style, I think people are tired of that, and he also has a terrible record

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Rubio is far and away my favorite candidate for '28 at this point. Not only because I genuinely like him and his capabilities, but because I truly believe he has the most feasible route to a win, as things stand now.

I don't believe Vance will stand out enough by then to be looked at more than a Trump lite. And by '28, that may very well not be a good thing. He also will not have anywhere near the experience at the executive level as Rubio. Rubio is basically quad hatting a wide range of delicate positions and doing them all very well. He is also not universally despised by the left generally speaking and may be able to win some votes there and will almost certainly garner more support in the centrists. I'm out on Vance, currently.

DeSantis is interesting but I don't see how he would have any hope unless he just wants to run for a high cabinet position off ramp. Personally I think his window is closed.

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Rubio would have the best chance to win the general in my mind. I wonder if he will try to balance the budget? Will he get immigration reform passed without amnesty or will he try to give amnesty again?

DeSantis will give Rubio and Vance a run for their money. He would have won this past Primary if Trump had not run.

People like him on the right, and he is the closest thing to Trump in my view but he will not have Trumps backing, idk if Trump will even endorse anyone, he might endorse both Rubio and Vance which would be interesting.

Fetterman officially becomes a Republican.

He votes with lots of Republicans on Israel and isn't an obstructionist when it comes to confirming cabinet officials and judges but his views are still a long way from conservative

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Fetterman officially becomes a Republican.

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If he did, he would be admired by the Rs and become very popular. If I was him I would switch sides, he would win his next election easily

I mean his party is treating him like ass, while the right is treating him good. He has to see that

+1 for Rubio. I would not have voted for him eight years ago but he has learned a lot since then and I really wish Vance would go back to the senate and get seasoned more or remain at VP. De santis is great as well being both he and Rubio are Florida boys his time is eight years away, maybe in senate or major cabinet position in the meantime.

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I don't know, Trump Biden 2024 still takes the cake as the most lopsided debate beat down in history….

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DeSantis Newsom was a pretty epic beatdown as well.

Useless thread.

We all know it is going to be Vance in 2028.

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Useless thread.

We all know it is going to be Vance in 2028.

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Dude worked as a corporate lawyer then in private equity and ran his own company. Then married an H1B.

You sure you can vote for Vance?

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I don't think Rubio has the charisma needed to win an election.

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You've GOT to be kidding.

Rubio for Prez, Three Year Letterman for VP!

Vances best bet at this point is to latch onto and ride Todd Blanch's IDGAF attitude into the white house.

Blanch is a no name right now to the MSM, but he is wrecking shop. If Vance can provide cover for him and latch onto the fraud convictions, he can earn a spot as Fraud Czar.

People underestimate how much damage a motivated swamp drainer with no fear can do in DC.

A swamp drainer with no fear?

Draining the swamp gets you assassination attempt, unabated lawfare, smear campaigns, late night talk show hate, your businesses attacked, and your inventory vandalized and set afire.

Trump has the biggest set of balls in history and probably had a long chat with Melania this past Sunday.

Um, Trump cant run in 2028, and has no convictions so far. He sucked at swamp draining as 45.

If Blanch wrecks shop, Trump gets credit, because he appointed Blanch. But, he also appointed do Nada Bondi, as well.

Trump still has 3.5 years to swamp drain, but is track record over 4.5 years ain't great.

You realize Blanch works for Trump now and did prior, right?

And he was a registered Democrat until 2024.

Bondi is gone and was indeed feckless. But anointing Blanche as an heir apparent feels a bit premature.

Blanch is official now or still acting?

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Rubio is brilliant!

Rubio, DeSantis or Vance would all be great choices for President.

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Can we have all three like a triumvirate?

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Blanch is official now or still acting?

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Acting Official.

The problem is I don't see Vance being a VP for a second time.

He may take that time off and return to private sector and try his hand later.

Or he may get enough of a look at the job and decide it's maybe funner to raise his 3 kids.

Rubio will crush anyone in his way this time. He'll have an even bigger portion of the hispanic vote, thinks exceptionally well on his feet to spar, and his track record is exceptional. For all the limp wristed republicans that can't stand Trump, he'll bring them back in the fold.

I would love to see him in a debate with Gavin. If DeSantis wiped the floor with him, Rubio will do the same and I'd imagine with more clippable moments to play on repeat.

Why would Trump be in the primary? He can't run again.

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The problem is I don't see Vance being a VP for a second time.

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Oh, I was making a joke but I don't either. At this point I would vote for Rubio over Vance. It's not that I don't like him, but I think Rubio has just gotten really strong. I had actually voted for Rubio in the 2016 primary.

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Why would Trump be in the primary? He can't run again.

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That's TBD

I have gotten to the chapter in my Trump Bible about him running in 2028, but will report back what it says.

WakeEmUp38 said:

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The problem is I don't see Vance being a VP for a second time.

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He won't be VP again, he will be the nominee. The GOP will not demote a sitting VP unless he does something terrible or loses his mind (like Biden did). Whether he wins and becomes President or not I don't know but he will be the guy.

I wouldn't be so sure. Trump clearly favors Rubio.

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annie88 said:

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Why would Trump be in the primary? He can't run again.

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That's TBD

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Oh wait that's right.

He's a King now.

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WakeEmUp38 said:

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The problem is I don't see Vance being a VP for a second time.

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He won't be VP again, he will be the nominee. The GOP will not demote a sitting VP unless he does something terrible or loses his mind (like Biden did). Whether he wins and becomes President or not I don't know but he will be the guy.

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That race will be wide open. A lot can (and will) happen between now and then.

Rubio. Vance. DeSantis. All good options.

Need to pick the one who can win the general. Anything else doesn't matter.

This next presidential election will probably be the first time the president will be younger than me.

Sigh.

Fauci lacky indicted
FBI raids Wisconsin
SPLC raid, assets frozen

All since Bondi left, which was earlier this month.

Maybe it's not Blanch driving this, but the progress this month has been impressive. If we see a steady stream of this, you bet whoever is in charge of it is an heir apparent.

infinity ag said:

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WakeEmUp38 said:

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The problem is I don't see Vance being a VP for a second time.

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He won't be VP again, he will be the nominee. The GOP will not demote a sitting VP unless he does something terrible or loses his mind (like Biden did). Whether he wins and becomes President or not I don't know but he will be the guy.

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past performance is not indicative of future results