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EYESORE 9001

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2. I hope that theory gets put to the test

Reply to ChrisF1961 (Original post)

Sun May 9, 2021, 08:53 AM

May 2021

Let Cheeto Benito disappear and we'll see if there's any change in the GQP.

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If Trump disappeared tomorrow, the GOP wouldn't change one bit [View all] ChrisF1961 May 2021 OP

That's for sure, they are set in stone . .. Lovie777 May 2021 #1

I hope that theory gets put to the test EYESORE 9001 May 2021 #2

Maybe, but I'd sure like to find out. Ocelot II May 2021 #3

He would become a martyr, granted sainthood, and Cyrano May 2021 #4

Your statement reminded me of the "Reagan effect" - the beginning of this mess. walkingman May 2021 #6

The fire would keep burning but at least the fuel would be gone n/t Pachamama May 2021 #5

Trump removed the facade that the GOP has been hiding behind for decades. Thomas Hurt May 2021 #7

Trump would be a martyr. lpbk2713 May 2021 #8

My fear is that even in the (likely) event that he flops over Ocelot II May 2021 #9

Cults require a charismatic leader. Who would step in to fill the void? TheBlackAdder May 2021 #10

None of the current collection of feckless poltroons in the GQP Ocelot II May 2021 #12

They'd go after each other with rusty knives, each one sure they're the next Trump... Johonny May 2021 #11

Nixon has been gone a long time, now, Trump+ Yes, ."the GOP hasn't changed a bit" Stuart G May 2021 #13

He's the result, not the cause... RockRaven May 2021 #14

The GOP would become more cohesive, less distracted. Klaralven May 2021 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author MatthewG. May 2021 #16

Might actually be worse if Trump vanished. MatthewG. May 2021 #17

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