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42. I wake up every morning hoping...

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Full disclosure: I am "one of those" who honestly does not believe that there is literally [View all] Atticus Mar 2020 OP

he might cut a deal to save himself if he agrees to leave the white house nt msongs Mar 2020 #1

Agreed TEB Mar 2020 #2

not a chance, he's drunk with power, he sees himself as literally the most powerful human in history Celerity Mar 2020 #62

Terrifying TEB Mar 2020 #66

I agree. cwydro Mar 2020 #79

What would his response to this crisis be if not in an election year? Under The Radar Mar 2020 #3

it's pretty much been election year barbtries Mar 2020 #19

I might have this wrong but didn't he file for re-election the day after he took office? yonder Mar 2020 #27

I believe you are correct MiniMe Mar 2020 #29

i don't know, barbtries Mar 2020 #31

The point is that he would care less about the illnesses Under The Radar Mar 2020 #39

I don't think there are any lines he wouldn't cross. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #4

Yes, I agree Trump would cross any lines,but when he breaks the law in doing so, he will stand alone Stuart G Mar 2020 #25

It breaks my heart to disagree with you. Foolacious Mar 2020 #44

I had a sobering thought... SergeStorms Mar 2020 #48

I wish I could say volstork Mar 2020 #51

This has been my fear, too. Biden must be protected; Democratic populations must be protected. NBachers Mar 2020 #61

that's because of their secret weapon - talk radio certainot Mar 2020 #86

I do think they would allow and even encourage that Bettie Mar 2020 #73

Not just him DENVERPOPS Mar 2020 #49

Just got done talking about this possibility with my current significant other... pbmus Mar 2020 #5

He's not going to prison. No jury will convict him for anything seen as political, Hoyt Mar 2020 #6

He can't. Emergency powers don't apply. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #7

What happens if 20+ red states cede their power to Trump and cancel theirs? mr_lebowski Mar 2020 #10

They can't. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #14

There's no provision for a state to do any such thing. treestar Mar 2020 #84

That dog won't hunt. If we have learned anything about Trump so far, it is that he does Atticus Mar 2020 #11

He can't do anything. That's the point. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #13

The Electoral College decides the election. And it is totally a Federal institution. And BamaRefugee Mar 2020 #16

The electoral college is completely outside the scope of a Presidents power. cstanleytech Mar 2020 #54

NOTHING is outside the scope of the "Unitary Executive" and Barr, Roberts and McConnell would be BamaRefugee Mar 2020 #63

States decide who the Electors vote for. treestar Mar 2020 #85

He convinces one state governor and legislature, say it's Alabama ... mr_lebowski Mar 2020 #18

Last time I checked, most state legislatures and governors are currently Republican. Do you Atticus Mar 2020 #22

Problem is zipplewrath Mar 2020 #55

The SCOTUS decided the election in 2000 nt doc03 Mar 2020 #47

What will get him gone azureblue Mar 2020 #87

Yeah. States are in charge of elections but the USSC awarded PufPuf23 Mar 2020 #36

He has done something every day that "He Can't" and doc03 Mar 2020 #46

Trump has lost over 90% of his court cases since becoming president: John Fante Mar 2020 #59

Yes but it goes nowhere except to a higher court. He doc03 Mar 2020 #71

Not true. Many of those court losses, MOST of those losses, never make it John Fante Mar 2020 #72

Do we have his taxes? Do we have the unredacted doc03 Mar 2020 #74

Examples? nt Atticus Mar 2020 #91

...been worried about it for a long while... FirstLight Mar 2020 #8

The election is still 7+ months away D_Master81 Mar 2020 #9

Given Hanks got it in fairly warm Oz the summer isn't going to save us. uponit7771 Mar 2020 #26

I read a post here earlier ... Whiskeytide Mar 2020 #38

Yes, thats what the Aussie authorities believe. cwydro Mar 2020 #80

We're already having 80 degree days radical noodle Mar 2020 #34

So true, Florida has be in the 80s for a while. So has SoCal ... still tons of CV cases uponit7771 Mar 2020 #41

I am also one of those and have been saying so for a while. ooky Mar 2020 #12

There is only one hope. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #15

I wake up every morning hoping... Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #42

I don't think he will JustAnotherGen Mar 2020 #64

It's true. They all seem to live forever for some reason. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #65

I think Trump is nuts, and his family knows it. (I think the family has known it for some time) Stuart G Mar 2020 #17

But his family's nuts too Generic Brad Mar 2020 #32

When Trump breaks the law, and that is clear to everyone, those grifters will leave too. Stuart G Mar 2020 #35

Wouldn't surprise me a bit mountain grammy Mar 2020 #20

I've been worrying for Joe's safety because Trump is ruthless as are the GOP Jarqui Mar 2020 #21

He may indeed be fighting for his life. Haggis for Breakfast Mar 2020 #23

Well Timewas Mar 2020 #40

YES !!! It's gob smacking that there are people who still give him the botd !! uponit7771 Mar 2020 #24

..For those who don't know...botd...means,... benefit of the doubt..(I am one of those) Stuart G Mar 2020 #28

Thanks Stuart G MiniMe Mar 2020 #33

Then again. He may have CIVID19 so may not live that long. rickyhall Mar 2020 #30

I can't let my brain go there. Dem2theMax Mar 2020 #37

I don't doubt repukes will lie cheat and steal Alpeduez21 Mar 2020 #43

Fuck his couch. Vdizzle Mar 2020 #45

I agree with Atticus Leith Mar 2020 #50

You can add Continuity of Gummint to that list. sandensea Mar 2020 #52

Totally agree Pepsidog Mar 2020 #53

We should not worry about the elections. The Republicans had better worry though as they rely on the cstanleytech Mar 2020 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author democratisphere Mar 2020 #57

I agree with the OP. He would start a nuclear war if there was enough upside for him. Doodley Mar 2020 #58

Trump has lost over 90% of his court cases since becoming president. John Fante Mar 2020 #60

He WILL do anything... parhelion Mar 2020 #67

I'm sure he's considered it wryter2000 Mar 2020 #68

Been saying for a while, actually. czarjak Mar 2020 #69

I agree. Fat Caligula* will do anything to stay in power. ANYTHING. Raster Mar 2020 #70

Postpone the elecetion. Oh, but the STATES run the elections.. pangaia Mar 2020 #75

Yes, the Evil Axis (Trump-GOP-Putin) will do ANYTHING, including attempting to infect . . . LaMouffette Mar 2020 #76

Definitely can't rule him OUT of any scenario. Baked Potato Mar 2020 #77

He'll find a way to slither away mahina Mar 2020 #78

I suspect he's got the virus... Trueblue Texan Mar 2020 #81

Do not be suprised if the following happens: Sloumeau Mar 2020 #82

The states run the elections treestar Mar 2020 #83

This "president gig" is the best Scarsdale Mar 2020 #88

I've been watching this thing unspool since late December. Texin Mar 2020 #89

I am also "one of those"! ElementaryPenguin Mar 2020 #90