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Interesting take. Wellstone ruled Nov 2019 #1
The presidency carries no golden parachute DFW Nov 2019 #2
Something is goin on with his Wellstone ruled Nov 2019 #11
He could keep doing those rallies long after he's completely incoherent dawg day Nov 2019 #32
There's something to that DFW Nov 2019 #35
I think even his base would get tired of hearing PatSeg Nov 2019 #45
Would be fitting Aquaria Nov 2019 #54
Shades of the Sarah Pac. Wellstone ruled Nov 2019 #91
Correct on his value as a speaker after office. He's a one trick pony in that regard. Also, many dameatball Nov 2019 #88
Indeed that is an interesting take. calimary Nov 2019 #90
Yes, I do believe this is a very plausible scenario. honest.abe Nov 2019 #3
I have the same feeling... N_E_1 for Tennis Nov 2019 #4
I didn't say that Madame Pele would enjoy her involuntary snack DFW Nov 2019 #6
Now we are sounding like Scientology RainCaster Nov 2019 #70
Got me DFW Nov 2019 #98
Difficult to reconcile with the many statements about eight years, and Enoki33 Nov 2019 #5
He changes his sentiments (and his statements) with the wind DFW Nov 2019 #7
Agreed, except the dominant factors are that he sees the presidency Enoki33 Nov 2019 #8
I expect that it will be impressed on Pence that he can be impeached for pardoning DT. LiberalFighter Nov 2019 #12
Making a pardon cause for impeachment would be a stretch DFW Nov 2019 #15
Good point. When Ford pardoned Nixon, there was no indication he was involved in the crimes. dawg day Nov 2019 #34
I think they may be counting on Pence picking Nikki Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2019 #58
I say let him be pardoned. Aquaria Nov 2019 #59
That's one way to handle this orange asshat FakeNoose Nov 2019 #72
Trump also knows that once he leaves office, he is open game world wide wally Nov 2019 #9
Bingo mjvpi Nov 2019 #50
Exactly. paleotn Nov 2019 #81
Not if he is in a country that won't extradite him..... getagrip_already Nov 2019 #83
Is there speculation inside the beltway on this? yardwork Nov 2019 #10
I've heard nothing from my contacts, but keep in mind DFW Nov 2019 #13
If that happens deport the hell out of the rest of the family. LiberalFighter Nov 2019 #101
He doesn't want "impeached" hanging around his neck... tinrobot Nov 2019 #14
I'm not so sure that worries him as much as what the Senate trial would reveal. DFW Nov 2019 #17
I think we're going to see by mid-week, next weekend maybe. crickets Nov 2019 #21
But... but... he is the healthiest man EVER to be President. tinrobot Nov 2019 #40
Forget speculation, one thing we know is 100% true Mr.Bill Nov 2019 #16
That is a given DFW Nov 2019 #18
It will be bdamomma Nov 2019 #92
But Trump would be immediately subject to arrest. Grasswire2 Nov 2019 #19
The lawyers are not fools. DFW Nov 2019 #25
exactly. Grasswire2 Nov 2019 #27
I'm sure he'd arrange for pardons for Don, Eric, Ivanka and Jared DFW Nov 2019 #31
That only works for federal crimes. cab67 Nov 2019 #52
SDNY is Federal leftieNanner Nov 2019 #75
Understood cab67 Nov 2019 #96
he needs to go before pence gets drawn too far into it that he can't pardon him certainot Nov 2019 #51
He can still be arrested under state charges Aquaria Nov 2019 #61
We won't get an impeachment. SCOTUS hangs by a tattered thread. erronis Nov 2019 #20
Roberts cares enough about his legacy Aquaria Nov 2019 #71
Thanks. Since you speak with some apparent knowledge - the Chief Justice really doesn't have erronis Nov 2019 #97
Did someone say Trump jumping into a crater? area51 Nov 2019 #22
Had Pence stayed in Indiana and not have been selected as VP INdemo Nov 2019 #23
If he resigns, I don't think he will be heading for West Palm or that he ooky Nov 2019 #24
I don't credit him with that much humanity DFW Nov 2019 #28
This person has zero humanity, of course, ooky Nov 2019 #37
Pardons are not a get out of jail card. Aquaria Nov 2019 #68
But they can be. ooky Nov 2019 #73
And if he accepts that pardon... Aquaria Nov 2019 #77
Again, context... ooky Nov 2019 #82
State crimes. CloudWatcher Nov 2019 #26
Russia, provided Putin owes him a favor. Saudi Arabia? Auggie Nov 2019 #46
Play golf in a lightning storm Baked Potato Nov 2019 #29
Don't forget how he only recently announced changing his domicile to Florida. llmart Nov 2019 #30
Actually, I hope he DOES say that DFW Nov 2019 #33
Even if this happens and Pence pardons him, Trump will still have state charges to deal with. patphil Nov 2019 #36
IF he sticks around, that is DFW Nov 2019 #38
He should run, but not to Florida DENVERPOPS Nov 2019 #39
He could fly to Sochi in Air Force One as president, resign there, and deliver the plane to Putin DFW Nov 2019 #43
Air Force One would be a prize! Auggie Nov 2019 #47
Would the pilots and crew Scarsdale Nov 2019 #78
Wow, I'd never imagined such a scenario! DesertRat Nov 2019 #89
Sochi is a semi-tropipcal resort on the Black Sea. DFW Nov 2019 #99
Putin got everything bdamomma Nov 2019 #94
I don't think he would head to Russia Trailrider1951 Nov 2019 #95
He has a simple question and issue. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2019 #41
If he gets out radical noodle Nov 2019 #42
I think his main concerns for Junior or Ivanka would be pardons for them, too DFW Nov 2019 #44
Disagree JeaneRaye Nov 2019 #48
I'm with you. It's wishful fantasy thinking. redstateblues Nov 2019 #66
He tried to get his domicile refurbished.... dawnie51 Nov 2019 #49
Great post.... Upthevibe Nov 2019 #53
If I were Pence, I would not pardon Donnie, he would constantly demigoddess Nov 2019 #55
I have heard the actual reason he needed medical assistance. He has a rare condition called IPE. Doodley Nov 2019 #56
Good one I was just going to look it up. Oppaloopa Nov 2019 #64
Sorry - but no. I feel like we're falling into the same loop we did four years ago. Drunken Irishman Nov 2019 #57
Somehow I got on Repuke mailing lists and notice something odd. gordianot Nov 2019 #60
The scenario the OP provides is plausible. But it's tRump. This is just a pleasant fiction. Texin Nov 2019 #62
If he went to have an MRI Buckeyeblue Nov 2019 #80
Yes he could just say this is to hard on my family and I will make more money leaving. lol Oppaloopa Nov 2019 #63
I think True Blue American Nov 2019 #65
Ford was only prez from 1974-1977 Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2019 #67
Always give your opponent.... DispondentRepublican Nov 2019 #69
Good analysis! InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2019 #74
He better go further than West Palm paleotn Nov 2019 #76
This is how I see it too. zentrum Nov 2019 #79
I am not certain his narcissism will allow him to quit. Thomas Hurt Nov 2019 #84
What sudden medical issue? I've missed something. oldsoftie Nov 2019 #85
They aren't saying, so we are all speculating like mad. DFW Nov 2019 #100
Make this clear- trump got CAUGHT trying to steal the 2020 election! Smith Jack Nov 2019 #86
When grifters are exposed: SayItLoud Nov 2019 #87
I can see him taking the risk of facing an impeachment but Grammy23 Nov 2019 #93
The odd that would die down before the next election are slim, none and slim left town rpannier Nov 2019 #102
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