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14. Didn't GORE host *after* the Selection? When he read that gawd-awful Chocolate Factory thing

Wed Oct 21, 2015, 02:04 PM

Oct 2015

and participated in the skit where he mocked Hispanic variety shows with a Chihuahua and everybody doing koochi-koochi and saying, "Dios Mio!1", as one of the biggest indignities he had to undergo for the sake of campaigning?

Now, nobody jump on my case, I wouldn't be here at DU if it weren't a TOTAL supporter back then and for years after the Selection, but in the years since I have realized how he foisted LIEBERMAN on us, always thought he didn't fight the Selection well or hard enough, and that he ran as a lousy candidate, not to mention what was up with the Current and the cash deal for himself.

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As I predicted Biden will not run. Now, remember my 2nd prediction re Trump. [View all] blm Oct 2015 OP

Trump will need some sort of excuse or justification The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2015 #1

Heheh�true, but, he's a master at excuses and justifications for his actions, as well. blm Oct 2015 #4

Agreed. Regardless of his intentions when he started down this road, he is receiving a lot of GoneFishin Oct 2015 #6

Some observers say Trump has been paving a little path out. Hortensis Oct 2015 #21

I happen to think that hosting SNL is part of his exit strategy. blm Oct 2015 #36

Agree with all, blm. Bush still most likely nominee. Hortensis Oct 2015 #37

Trump lives to be on TV maxsolomon Oct 2015 #2

Unfortunately, He is a master of the medium redstateblues Oct 2015 #12

Yes, but how's the gratification holding up? Which is really more Hortensis Oct 2015 #22

that's interesting. CTyankee Oct 2015 #3

I can't see Trump dropping out as long as he's polling at the top of the GOP field. Do you mean he Metric System Oct 2015 #5

His ego will only handle getting out WHILE on top. Party infrastructures during primary blm Oct 2015 #7

That makes sense. Thanks for explaining your reasoning. We will wait and see... Metric System Oct 2015 #8

Interesting speculation Generic Other Oct 2015 #38

Trump will remain in the race old guy Oct 2015 #9

Trump is not normal so I wouldn't assign logic to his actions. randome Oct 2015 #10

Not so much logic as grasping his shrewdness. blm Oct 2015 #11

Okay, then. randome Oct 2015 #13

Didn't GORE host *after* the Selection? When he read that gawd-awful Chocolate Factory thing UTUSN Oct 2015 #14

He hosted in 2002 when people were speculating he would run again. blm Oct 2015 #15

I was with you on Biden not running but Trump seems to have gone "all in". brush Oct 2015 #16

We'll see. I just don't see him sticking it out once the sh!t really starts flying. blm Oct 2015 #17

Should be interesting brush Oct 2015 #18

Wasn't the prevailing theory that Trump would drop before finacial disclosure was required? morningfog Oct 2015 #19

Networks are all pushing the Trump will get nomination storyline this week. blm Oct 2015 #20

I would bet all of Trump's money he is out before the first primary vote is cast. morningfog Oct 2015 #29

That's the safest bet. I actually think he's out just BEFORE or just after SNL. blm Oct 2015 #35

I'm not so sure about Trump dropping out so soon. Beacool Oct 2015 #23

not only will he be the nom restorefreedom Oct 2015 #25

Nonsense......... Beacool Oct 2015 #26

okey dokey restorefreedom Oct 2015 #33

no way is trump getting out restorefreedom Oct 2015 #24

lots of people (other than pundits) predicted that Biden wouldn't run WI_DEM Oct 2015 #27

it was very clear that Biden was not running. Trump is def not dropping out yet. La Lioness Priyanka Oct 2015 #28

Not by my read�.but, we'll see. blm Oct 2015 #30

Are you kidding, Trump's winning the nomination NightWatcher Oct 2015 #31

I agree that Trump will drop out...but not for a while. mnhtnbb Oct 2015 #32

Trump's populism is getting to his head. joshcryer Oct 2015 #34