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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 06:48 PM Aug 2022

Let me begin by saying that I do not "know" any more than anyone else here, but this is

what I believe: Trump absolutely will seek the GOP presidential nomination in 2024.

The reason I am so sure? He has reached the point where even he realizes that winning---or stealing--- the power of the POTUS is the ONLY way he might avoid the ordeal of criminal indictment, prosecution, conviction and imprisonment.

I know some believe there is no way he will be punished. I am not one of them and I don't think tfg is either.

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brush

(53,778 posts)
1. He might somehow get the repub nomination but...
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 06:57 PM
Aug 2022

a nuclear secrets stealing crook will never get elected to the presidency. Dems, never-trumpers, traditional republicans, indies revolted by trump's lies and crimes...we all outnumber the magats who are only 20 percent of the electorate.

Let him run. He won't get to the WH.

kentuck

(111,095 posts)
5. and they fear that he could be a huge drag on the Republican ticket...
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 07:03 PM
Aug 2022

...and cause them to lose the House and Senate to the Democrats. So, I think he will hold off any announcement until after the election. Just my opinion.

kentuck

(111,095 posts)
3. Obviously, the Republicans have made the decision to stand behind him...
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 07:00 PM
Aug 2022

...again.

I think he will be indicted sometime after the midterm elections in November.

Irish_Dem

(47,058 posts)
6. Rick Wilson from LP just said the same thing. I agree.
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 07:05 PM
Aug 2022

Trump has no choice. If nothing else he can keep delaying until he is too old or dead.

rubbersole

(6,690 posts)
7. Whatever he can grift the most money from...
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 07:40 PM
Aug 2022

is probably the route he'll take. He's genetically predisposed. Prison might influence his decision this time. His lawyers are 3rd tier. It truly is popcorn 🍿 season!

empedocles

(15,751 posts)
8. Also, by running, or seeming to run, for the nomination - he can keep his
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 07:43 PM
Aug 2022

psycological, powerful, 'identity' intact - crucial for a narcissist.


''Narcissists are master manipulators and often have two personalities. One is the persona that they put on for the world to see which is usually a mask of perfection. The other personality is their true self, which is often dark, twisted, and full of rage.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder'' - HelpGuide.org

www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic …

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)
9. I do wonder if the tRumpster Fire thinks he could pardon himself if he ran & won, which he won't.
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 07:54 PM
Aug 2022

I agree, that POS would be the EASIEST RethugliKKKan to beat.

Jade Fox

(10,030 posts)
11. I want Trump to destroy the Republican Party.....
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 08:48 PM
Aug 2022

and I believe him running again would be the best way to accomplish that. Personally I don't care if he spend a few years in a country club prison, where he would probably thrive.

I want Trump to run again, lose, and then die.

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