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everyonematters

(4,259 posts) Tue May 19, 2026, 10:19 AM Tuesday

J D Vance is going to be the Republican presidential nominee in 28. [View all]

The Republican primaries with the representatives who stood up to Trump losing their seats, has convinced me that the MAGA base that votes in the primaries, is still dominating. They will nominate Vance, not someone who says it's time for a different tact.

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J D Vance is going to be the Republican presidential nominee in 28. [View all] everyonematters Tuesday OP

I dont think he stands a chance if "Personalities" Johonny Tuesday #1

It practically makes me vomit to think Jr. has a chance, but I do. -nt CrispyQ Tuesday #2

stuart stevens at lincoln thinks jd with a trump running mate rampartd Tuesday #5

Stevens is an amygdala tickling clickbait merchant, not a trusted news source. Nt Fiendish Thingy Tuesday #7

Don't count out Rubio just yet Shrek Tuesday #3

Rubio is #1 for the nomination in latest polling Fiendish Thingy Tuesday #9

Rubio is Vance light. They will go with the real thing. everyonematters Tuesday #10

2028 is a lifetime away in politics FascismIsDeath Tuesday #4

I don't think so Fiendish Thingy Tuesday #6

Could we please get thrrough the midterms, assuming they happen, niyad Tuesday #8

About as solid as a weather forecast made 18 months in advance Torchlight Tuesday #11

It'll be Rubio awesomerwb1 Tuesday #12

Please proceed Freddie Tuesday #13

I think it will be Rubio. beaglelover Tuesday #14