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usaf-vet

(6,215 posts)
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:43 PM Jan 2021

I have a question for the politically savvy DUer what would happen if Trump becomes Gov of Florida?

If he isn't prevented from ever holding a political office again........

He can't stand being out of the limelight.

Could he run?
Could he win?

How would that affect the Republicans?
How would that affect the Democrats?
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I have a question for the politically savvy DUer what would happen if Trump becomes Gov of Florida? (Original Post) usaf-vet Jan 2021 OP
Move dweller Jan 2021 #1
I don't live in Florida. It wasn't a personal question it was a politics question. usaf-vet Jan 2021 #9
He would be the first person elected Governor from prison Under The Radar Jan 2021 #2
He would not accept a lower position Generic Brad Jan 2021 #3
If Trump becomes governor of Florida? Blue_true Jan 2021 #4
We wouldn't notice much of a difference. Chainfire Jan 2021 #5
True YDogg Jan 2021 #20
This soothsayer Jan 2021 #24
It wouldn't change anything. Florida's corrupt as they come already judesedit Jan 2021 #6
Don't forget he has a liking for vengeance. Are the electoral votes worth having or not losing? usaf-vet Jan 2021 #17
He'll have to get rid of DeInsantis first... regnaD kciN Jan 2021 #7
I don't think he wants to face losing an election again. Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #8
His niece says he will never put himself in that position again, ego too fragile Thekaspervote Jan 2021 #39
Right, look how much he decompensated after election night and loss. nt Irish_Dem Jan 2021 #40
The Emperor of Mar a Lago. dchill Jan 2021 #10
Trump doesn't want to be a Governor. He wants to be an alpha male. That's not high enough. servermsh Jan 2021 #11
Exactly. d_r Jan 2021 #42
Impeachment and conviction only affects federal offices, so... Wounded Bear Jan 2021 #12
The 14th amendment if invoked would stop him from holding any elected office... I think. usaf-vet Jan 2021 #19
Wow what a downgrade Blue Owl Jan 2021 #13
a conviction probably only bans him from federal offices nt msongs Jan 2021 #14
WTF. Deuxcents Jan 2021 #15
One more reason not to go there? MineralMan Jan 2021 #16
Now that Trump is governor what are going to do? Not go to fucking Disneyworld. Nevilledog Jan 2021 #27
Never been there. Last time I was in Florida was 1965. MineralMan Jan 2021 #30
Alas, I've only been to Disneyland.....like 20 times. Nevilledog Jan 2021 #32
Me too. MineralMan Jan 2021 #33
Depends SoCalNative Jan 2021 #18
Why do you think he'd want to? brooklynite Jan 2021 #21
I think he ONLY thinks about revenge. If he saw an avenue to hurt. I think he would. Besides.... usaf-vet Jan 2021 #28
What is Gov of Florida revenge against? brooklynite Jan 2021 #34
Maybe King Donald the First Of Scotland OneBlueDotBama Jan 2021 #22
Nah. sheshe2 Jan 2021 #23
Good question. I could see it happening. intrepidity Jan 2021 #25
FL would have a loser who does nothing but golf RainCaster Jan 2021 #26
Possible. He needs a crib, 3 squares per day, a staff, and NCjack Jan 2021 #29
Now we are on the same page. That the way Trump calculates. usaf-vet Jan 2021 #31
He'll let alligators loose in disneyworld lindysalsagal Jan 2021 #35
Fuck no Seaflorida Jan 2021 #36
they can export orange juice and we'll send them straight jackets. Hamlette Jan 2021 #37
Yeah, Florida is boned anyway, no one would notice. He can get Liddle Marco replaced with Princess. TheBlackAdder Jan 2021 #38
Trump will be dead in two years. BlueIdaho Jan 2021 #41

Generic Brad

(14,276 posts)
3. He would not accept a lower position
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:46 PM
Jan 2021

We may have to worry more about him campaigning to become emperor of the world.

usaf-vet

(6,215 posts)
17. Don't forget he has a liking for vengeance. Are the electoral votes worth having or not losing?
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:51 PM
Jan 2021

Don't forget he has a liking for vengeance. Are the electoral votes worth having or not losing?

Deuxcents

(16,353 posts)
15. WTF.
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:50 PM
Jan 2021

Are you nutz?! I’m a life long Floridian but I will say..it’s bad enough the whole clan is coming but Governor? Ha! He won’t live that long..it’s the rest of them I worry about. Our current Gov n two senators are a nightmare as it is. Hope you’re trying to lighten things up?! Don’t give me a stroke.

SoCalNative

(4,613 posts)
18. Depends
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:52 PM
Jan 2021

If he is convicted and the Senate also passes measures to not allow him to hold office, 14th amendment I believe covers states as well. But you know he'd fight it.

brooklynite

(94,786 posts)
21. Why do you think he'd want to?
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:56 PM
Jan 2021

He’d have the same work obligations without the commensurate level of publicity.

Trump wants attention but doesn’t care necessarily about politics.

usaf-vet

(6,215 posts)
28. I think he ONLY thinks about revenge. If he saw an avenue to hurt. I think he would. Besides....
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 10:01 PM
Jan 2021

.....the Governor's Mansion would be year-round and on a golf course.

They would have to change the address on the letterheads.

sheshe2

(83,947 posts)
23. Nah.
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:57 PM
Jan 2021

He will have his hands full trying to save his businesses. His brand is sinking faster than the Titanic. Even his banks are dropping him like a hot potato.

intrepidity

(7,339 posts)
25. Good question. I could see it happening.
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 09:59 PM
Jan 2021

Although, too low profile office, and too much actual work, doubt he'd try.

NCjack

(10,279 posts)
29. Possible. He needs a crib, 3 squares per day, a staff, and
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 10:02 PM
Jan 2021

some golf courses. He would get a stage, limelight, limo, helicopter, airplane. Adoring supporters and enemies. He would be back in business.

Seaflorida

(16 posts)
36. Fuck no
Thu Jan 14, 2021, 10:59 PM
Jan 2021

Holy crap don't put that out into the universe, isn't it enough that the pos family is moving here, this stain on American needs to be run out of our country. I know we have some transplanted crazy people down here but please call your sentors and tell them to vote to convict. Let's keep this pos from ever holding public office again.

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