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20. If he doesn't run and win, he'll be known as "Inmate #549715". nt

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The reason Trump may not run next year. He will not want to be known as a "looser." [View all] Stuart G Aug 2019 OP

That makes a lot of sense! However, if he is prosecuted after out of office, he will really look bad RKP5637 Aug 2019 #1

Of course you are correct. Perhaps he can cut some kind of deal not to be prosecuted. Stuart G Aug 2019 #5

Incredibly perilous times with this damn fool maniac at the helm! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2019 #16

That just sounds amazing..a damn fool maniac Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2019 #31

And millions and millions support this guy no matter what he does. Makes one really ask RKP5637 Sep 2019 #47

No. Deals. not_the_one Aug 2019 #23

I'm with 'ya! MyOwnPeace Aug 2019 #28

Not gonna happen with Barr in charge. Maybe a state Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2019 #33

Or we could do like Trump does: Make a deal Mike 03 Sep 2019 #53

Trump will resign 1 day before the end of his term, so that President Pence (for a day) will pardon Meadowoak Aug 2019 #37

... pardons only work, as far as I know, for Federal offenses, not state. So, NY could still go RKP5637 Sep 2019 #48

Trump lost the last election Skittles Aug 2019 #2

+1, asked for ... welcomed...and used foreign help during 16 election uponit7771 Aug 2019 #25

Hope you are right. But, I thought trump would drop out at the 2016 Convention because Hoyt Aug 2019 #3

Other factors factored in, but adulation must've gone to his obtuse head. sprinkleeninow Aug 2019 #26

He's drunk on ego and self-esteem...If he's breathing he'll run BeyondGeography Aug 2019 #4

I have to believe......... MyOwnPeace Aug 2019 #29

Trump will dump Pence for Haley and Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #6

It's "loser" and not "looser." cwydro Aug 2019 #7

So the moooch's early retirement prediction in 2020 still in the mix!?! Brainfodder Aug 2019 #8

What a vision....... MyOwnPeace Aug 2019 #30

Got some new Teva strappy sandals (still be warmish weather) blue and white slinky duster over sprinkleeninow Aug 2019 #32

He's 100% running Bradical79 Aug 2019 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author geralmar Aug 2019 #36

That actually makes a lot of sense... kentuck Aug 2019 #10

Tee hee! If he quits, he's a loser. . . DinahMoeHum Aug 2019 #11

😝 sprinkleeninow Aug 2019 #34

Looser than what? jberryhill Aug 2019 #12

His only hope of avoiding jail is to get re-elected, and with Vlad's help, it might happen. lindysalsagal Aug 2019 #13

Who will indict him? Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2019 #35

southern district of ny lindysalsagal Sep 2019 #41

Barr won't be letting them seal anything. You think Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2019 #43

His ego is too big for him not to run. LiberalFighter Aug 2019 #14

That would be Orange Julius' smartest move since January 2016 BUT Vogon_Glory Aug 2019 #15

That would be the ideal situation. smirkymonkey Sep 2019 #54

The path for him to steal it in 2020 is so easy. Grasswire2 Aug 2019 #17

He's locked in and the Russians are helping him so register voters and GOTV everywhere. TeamPooka Aug 2019 #18

One minor detail Cosmocat Aug 2019 #19

If he doesn't run and win, he'll be known as "Inmate #549715". nt Atticus Aug 2019 #20

But...he can't afford the legal expenses on his own. He may have no choice but to try. Karadeniz Aug 2019 #21

Were you areound in 2016? Ms. Toad Aug 2019 #22

No he'll want to continue sakabatou Aug 2019 #24

I don't know he'll lose... lame54 Aug 2019 #27

But that would make moondust Sep 2019 #38

loser? Demonaut Sep 2019 #39

Trump will be indicted the minute he's out of the WH. He's worried that he will lose. Wonder Why? YOHABLO Sep 2019 #40

Might be a close conflicted decision trump makes after the election. empedocles Sep 2019 #42

What ever the scenario, it's not going to be pretty. YOHABLO Sep 2019 #44

I'm expecting a likely brutal, hair raising 2020 fall and winter. empedocles Sep 2019 #49

I've been saying he doesnt really want to win for a while now... Joe941 Sep 2019 #45

That's assuming the fix isn't in. The campaigning is just for show. rainin Sep 2019 #46

He doesn't think he will lose. lark Sep 2019 #50

He'd rather be known as the "tighter"? SHRED Sep 2019 #51

he will run... he can't do without the attention. Demovictory9 Sep 2019 #52