Rep. Cheney just became the leading nominee for Republican President in 2024

[PJMcK]

Don't worry. I mostly hate her.

But she's killing the dragon.

For just today, she gets a nod.

[samnsara]

1. i dont agree with her but i do respect her now

[dflprincess]

2. Only if the Republican party comes to its senses.

I'm not holding my breath.

[PJMcK]

26. The current Republican Party is fractionalized

It has splintered into at least three factions:

If it splinters over Trump, there won't be a unified opponent to the Democratic Party.

On the other hand, maybe a multi-party system would be an improvement. Who knows?

[MontanaMama]

3. Oh she's definitely running.

I respect her for what she is doing on the J6C. Everything else, she can pound sand.

[PJMcK]

27. She did change her position on LGBTQ rights

I think her sister convinced her.

[mvd]

4. I still can't believe I am praising a Cheney

Gives me just a bit of hope for this country.

[H2O Man]

5. She's done well

on the Committee. I respect that. And I think she helped end the potential of a second Trump presidency. But that opens the door for Ron Desantis.

[OAITW r.2.0]

10. A run for POTUS as an Independent?

That would make 2024 interesting...

[H2O Man]

16. My understanding is

that she is considering running in the 2024 republican primary if Trump actually runs. Her entire focus would be to kneecap Trump, rather than having her eyes on the White House.

Of course, it is possible she would accept the VP spot withe the Florida snake. And other than this Committee, she has far, far more in common with Desantis than us.

[PJMcK]

28. Trump got pretty hammered tonight

I really don't think he'll make it to the 2024 Republican primaries. His legal and financial problems-- and possibly health problems-- will disqualify him.

The Republican Party is going to have to reorganize post-Trump. It's possible it will be far weaker.

[H2O Man]

33. I agree.

While he might announce he's running soon, it will be primarily to ask the cult for donations. He won't be a factor in the primaries.

My concern is that Desantis runs. He might be the only one that presents a possible contest in 2024.

[milestogo]

6. Mentioning Reagan and Thatcher.

I mean, does that kind of talk turn on Republicans?

[PJMcK]

29. Of course it does

Keep in mind that Rep.Cheney was speaking to the broadest swath of Americans. The presentation tonight put many Republicans in a good light. She even expressed an "understanding" of those who were enthralled by Trump.

I still don't like her but she gets my nod tonight.

[regnaD kciN]

7. Not. A. Chance.

In fact, it’s almost certain she’ll lose her primary this fall in a landslide.

It doesn’t mean she can’t run third-party.

[PJMcK]

31. We'll see! (n/t)

[jcgoldie]

8. She cant win any gop primary

No chance … shes killing the golden calf.

[iemanja]

9. Do you know what the Republican party is?

Hell would freeze over before they'd nominate her. She's down 22 points in her congressional race.

[PJMcK]

23. Sure I do

All I was writing is that was a powerful speech in support of the U.S. Constitution and American values.

I don't like almost everything about her. But 2024 is a long time in the future.

Mostly, I just admired the speech.

[iemanja]

24. Yeah, she's been great on the committee

Which is exactly why she's losing in her home state and why she can't be a Rep nominee for President.

[ms liberty]

11. I don't want to like her. But. She is kinda magnificent, like a goddess of justice or something

That closing was impressive. She really wants to nail the orange man, and she's putting in the effort.
It could be the alcohol talking, but this was the best episode ever.
Edited to add, she'll never be the nominee for the Republicans.

[H2O Man]

18. It's curious, in a

frustrating way ...... she gets this. She knows. And is willing to lose her current position.

But her other political views are less attractive. And very much so.

Yet, I respect her for this.

[ms liberty]

21. Yes. Exactly. Her comment about the old men surprised me.

[H2O Man]

25. I've got to respect

her calling them out on this public a forum.

[ms liberty]

30. She is fearless. I like that.

[llmart]

38. Yes, that surprised me also.

I wasn't quite sure why she brought that up and also went on to praise all the women. She is quite the enigma for me. I want to not like her, but I have watched all the hearings and I have to say I like her commitment and dedication, her sincerity and patriotism. I don't understand her position on anti-choice though. Then she comes out and supports LGBTQ rights because of her sister (I'm presuming). Makes me think she's one of those people who can only understand an issue if it affects them or their loved ones directly.

[PJMcK]

34. I kind of makes you crazy, right?

And yet I loved her closing speech!

We'll see what happens.

[H2O Man]

35. There have been

republicans that I've had respect for in the past. Not to where I want them in office when a Democrat could be. But for the life of me, I never imagined that I could respect a Cheney.

[Walleye]

12. She certainly was more presidential than any Republican president I've seen lately

[JohnSJ]

13. Nope, because the Republican Party is the party of trump

[Fiendish Thingy]

14. Nah, she doesn't have a chance at the GOP nomination, however..

If she were to run as an independent candidate, I’m sure she would pull enough votes from Trump, DeSantis or whoever to deny the GOP nominee the White House.

Here’s hoping she does just that.

[Irish_Dem]

15. She gave up her presidential ambition to do this work.

I think in the beginning she thought she could resurrect the old GOP style support.
But then she realized that would not be the case.

But she persevered any way.

Which makes her all the more courageous.

[mnmoderatedem]

17. no chance

she's been stripped of her committee assignments, ostracized, and had republicans back her primary opponent because of her Jan 6 work.

That's what happens in today's GOP when you do the right thing.

[msongs]

19. politcally she is worse than trump. he does not really believe repub values but she is the epitome

of them. he only believes in himself and she will go to the mattresses against liberal and progressive beliefs

[Scrivener7]

20. There will come a time, and it won't take 10 years from now, when you will not

be able to find a republiQan who will admit that they voted for tfg.

That's when she will be elected.

[Saboburns]

22. I believe she has a bright future in politics, but not in the Republican party, and after 2024

And not in Wyoming either.

And, I think that's a good thing. I am convinced she is gaining more than she is losing on a national basis. But she will NEVER again win a race as a registered Republican.

It will be interesting watching what she does going forward. I have much respect for her and wish her well.

[edhopper]

32. You assume

Republican primary voters are somehow rational or decent.

she will no longer be a Co gresswoman after November.

[Nixie]

36. Interestingly, she recently spoke at the Ronald Reagan Library, while TFG

is not invited to speak there. I forget where I saw that tidbit about Trump being shunned from Reagan’s library, so that might be wrong. But I’ve never seen him speak there and can’t recall any media coverage of a visit, so maybe that’s right. We’ll see how far that can get her.

I would love to see her dismantle Trump in a primary setting. She’s already doing a great job on J6.

[Notek]

37. Well...

There's been nothing the Cheney family has ever stood for that agreed with my beliefs. However, her work with the J6 committee is to be commended. Oh, and as I recall, her dad did shoot one republican and told another to 'go fuck himself'. So there's that.