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Ms. Toad

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34. That is no more true for Trump, than it is for Biden.

Wed May 15, 2024, 01:42 PM

May 2024

The primary is an opportunity to send a message that you are not happy with a candidate - especially if the outcome of the primary is a foregone conclusion. It does not inherently mean that you are unhappy enough that you will not show up and vote for him in November.

I considered not voting in the presidential race in our Primary because I am extremely unhappy with his Mideast policy, and with my tax dollars going to buy weapons used in Gaza. I don't recall what I actually decided to do. But even if I did, there is no way I would have stayed home or voted for Trump, or a third party candidate in November.

I think voting against Trump in the primary has less chance of working than not voting for Biden in the primary (which seems to be impacting his Middle East policy). But assuming they won't ultimately vote for Trump is a dangerous assumption.

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Trump is fucked now. Right? Right?! [View all] Mr.WeRP May 2024 OP

It ain't over til it's over. Trials are always a crapshoot. Ocelot II May 2024 #1

And worst of all, it's not affecting Needy Amin's poll numbers peppertree May 2024 #15

It is drastically affecting his poll numbers, no one is letting you see that, though. lees1975 May 2024 #19

I hope you're right peppertree May 2024 #21

Yes! Saying half are raving, stupid lunatics is crazy. LiberalFighter May 2024 #27

TRUE. His poll numbers are total BS, they are not true Iwasthere May 2024 #40

Love the nick Needy Amin lolol n/t ArkansasDemocrat1 May 2024 #36

Why, thank you peppertree May 2024 #39

I think it's a coin toss that he gets acquitted Prairie Gates May 2024 #2

No it isn't. He does not get acquitted. Hung jury is his best possibility NoRethugFriends May 2024 #12

A hung jury would be a massive victory for him. whopis01 May 2024 #23

That is definitely true NoRethugFriends May 2024 #32

I guess we'll see Prairie Gates May 2024 #37

He won't get acquitted. LiberalFighter May 2024 #31

The defense hasn't even started yet. jimfields33 May 2024 #3

They might do themselves a favor and proceed straight to closing arguments unblock May 2024 #8

Probably. Then it's best for the prosecutor to encourage they do the witnesses and process. jimfields33 May 2024 #9

No, no, no....take your time! AZ8theist May 2024 #22

Well they might come up with something just to drag it out unblock May 2024 #35

Based on their performance so far, I think they have nuthin' Happy Hoosier May 2024 #10

I hope the prosecution's closing is strong, clear, concise and simple Raven123 May 2024 #4

I am not... berksdem May 2024 #5

In a reasonable world your line of thinking is impeccable. bucolic_frolic May 2024 #6

Post removed Post removed May 2024 #7

*sigh* never fails... sarisataka May 2024 #11

Welcome to DU orangecrush May 2024 #14

Zombie account from 2017 nt RandiFan1290 May 2024 #24

Rape is not something to joke about. n/t Ms. Toad May 2024 #26

Right you are. Know any sock jokes? n/t rzemanfl May 2024 #38

Knock, knock sarisataka May 2024 #42

Thank you! rzemanfl May 2024 #43

Not trying to pile on the poster further, but, it's amazing how normalized jokes about rape still are. Oneironaut May 2024 #44

Years ago a group I was with (WAVAW) did a slide show Ms. Toad May 2024 #45

Are you fucking around or just kinda casually encouraging sexual assault? SoFlaBro May 2024 #29

Trump isn't anything orangecrush May 2024 #13

With 2025% of his party casting protest votes in the primary Warpy May 2024 #16

I'm counting on many of his previous supporters to sit this election out 70sEraVet May 2024 #28

True believers will want to vote down ticket Warpy May 2024 #41

That is no more true for Trump, than it is for Biden. Ms. Toad May 2024 #34

Most likely hung jury, but best case is probably probation TBF May 2024 #17

Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying Emile May 2024 #18

I wouldn't mind him getting a 136 years sentence. Dave Bowman May 2024 #25

Definitely what he deserves! Emile May 2024 #33

Hope so. 2 jurors might be Trump supporters. Joinfortmill May 2024 #20

He won't go to prison over this. At worst, he will get a fine, which he will appeal ad infinitum. Midnight Writer May 2024 #30