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hughee99

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21. I don't think so.

Mon Oct 10, 2016, 12:45 PM

Oct 2016

Trump's "selling point" is that he's not part of the party establishment. The party establishment now understands how much they are disliked and are figuring out a way to use this to their advantage. They're scouting for a candidate now who doesn't appear to be part of "the establishment" but one they can control behind the scenes, and Trump isn't that guy. If he were, so many republicans wouldn't have bailed on him. Their candidate may be an elected official like a state governor, but not someone who's been a long-time Washington insider (no Senators, Reps or Bush family members).

After this election, I predict that although Trump may threaten to run again, he never actually will. I think even if he wins this election (which he won't), he's not going to run for a second term.

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I'm calling it right now -- the Republican nominee for president in 2020 will be... [View all] EarlG Oct 2016 OP

Ivanka Trump. lapfog_1 Oct 2016 #1

Yes, it will be one of the American Psycho brothers that will try to run meadowlark5 Oct 2016 #52

Totally agree. Thanks. spooky3 Oct 2016 #2

I don't agree. Aristus Oct 2016 #3

No, he hates to lose money vlyons Oct 2016 #107

Trump & GOP must be crushed to prevent a Trump 2 or an Ivanka or Jr or Pence. Win H, S, & States. nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2016 #4

That's magnificent Orrex Oct 2016 #5

They hate us for our superdelegates. spooky3 Oct 2016 #51

Wrong - but nice post. Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2016 #6

Larry is too liberal for the national Republican party ... kwassa Oct 2016 #37

Disagree - see my response to Earl Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2016 #42

If he's still around you might be right, yortsed snacilbuper Oct 2016 #7

Nope, He'll lose a number of the court cases currently filed against him. PuppyBismark Oct 2016 #8

Lets just keep feeding him buckets of Col. Sanders... Historic NY Oct 2016 #9

I've seen some talk about the GOP changing their primary rules to prevent Trump-types. Nye Bevan Oct 2016 #10

No way titaniumsalute Oct 2016 #11

Somebody we never heard of... Wounded Bear Oct 2016 #12

He will, however, be an Official Loser. To a ... woman!!!! muriel_volestrangler Oct 2016 #14

More likely he'll replace Megyn Kelly at Fox News RoverSuswade Oct 2016 #15

Sorry EarlG, have to disagree. The TRUMP brand is about to take a beating... Raster Oct 2016 #17

There's gonna still be a republican party in 2020? HereSince1628 Oct 2016 #75

When he totals up how much he skimmed off from campaign funds central scrutinizer Oct 2016 #18

I don't think so. hughee99 Oct 2016 #21

George Prescott Bush, it's the Bush dynastys turn. yortsed snacilbuper Oct 2016 #23

I can agree there. He's been groomed since he was a wee shrub to... Raster Oct 2016 #70

Unless there's a dramatic shift in the Republican ideology in 4 years... joshcryer Oct 2016 #24

I'd put my money on one of the Trump children running instead. Glassunion Oct 2016 #26

I bet they nominate the Duck Dynasty dude. dawg Oct 2016 #27

I'm thanking all Trump supporters on Facebook today & encouraging them to stick w/him. KittyWampus Oct 2016 #28

No way he would make through the primaries snooper2 Oct 2016 #29

So that's a yes then. Else You Are Mad Oct 2016 #54

Bravo EarlG. Bravo. Saboburns Oct 2016 #31

Zero chance of that happening oberliner Oct 2016 #32

He will follow the same career path as Sarah Palin Super Iridium Oct 2016 #33

There is only one man who can save them now underpants Oct 2016 #34

he will likely run. he will not be the candidate. the rnc mopinko Oct 2016 #35

To some degree this depends on how many House and Senate seats are lost in 2016 Gothmog Oct 2016 #36

Trump is finished as a politcian and his businesses are going to suffer too . . . brush Oct 2016 #39

In 2020, he will be on the fourth Mrs. Trump. dubyadiprecession Oct 2016 #43

Respectably, EarlG, I disagree PJMcK Oct 2016 #44

mayhaps, or could it lead to a further fractioning of GOP? bench scientist Oct 2016 #45

I Would be surprised if he is still alive in 4 years. Having said that: Raine1967 Oct 2016 #47

He doesn't look healthy...I doubt he'll be around in 4 more years due to health issues. cbdo2007 Oct 2016 #48

I doubt very seriously... Hachetman Oct 2016 #61

Just in case of the God awful chance Trump wins, the Pence will be the president before the end Jim Beard Oct 2016 #49

He'll be 74 years old then n2doc Oct 2016 #53

Where to begin.... Jade Fox Oct 2016 #55

Ted Nugent greendog Oct 2016 #56

Not if we nail him as the Yuuuuugest Loser! HAB911 Oct 2016 #57

Too old and unhealthy. Won't be around. n/t broadcaster75201 Oct 2016 #58

I so hope you are wrong. redwitch Oct 2016 #59

Given how far the republican party has fallen.... Hachetman Oct 2016 #60

I doubt he'll be alive, or if he is, he will be in no shape to run. nt tblue37 Oct 2016 #62

Sure didn't look hj.anony1 Oct 2016 #71

My thought too... Phentex Oct 2016 #91

Could be! Nicole Wallace said last night that the alt-right has completely taken over R B Garr Oct 2016 #64

Yes, I agree...another national nightmare! Or a continuation cry baby Oct 2016 #65

I'm basically living for the next WH correspondent's dinner. That could do it! Rose Siding Oct 2016 #67

I don't think so wheniwasincongress Oct 2016 #68

I likewise disagree with you. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2016 #69

My guess would be Rush Lumpball. forest444 Oct 2016 #73

It will be Nikki Haley from South Carolina. Justice Oct 2016 #74

Very possible DAMANgoldberg Oct 2016 #80

Not after losing once... brooklynite Oct 2016 #76

Pussygate? kentuck Oct 2016 #77

Don't think so, a lot more shit will be hitting the fan. pointsoflight Oct 2016 #81

I predict Trump will be dead before 2020. For real. PeaceNikki Oct 2016 #82

Agree.... HipChick Oct 2016 #85

I doubt he'll be healthy enough for that. nt OhZone Oct 2016 #84

I'm thinking The Nuge! Bucky Oct 2016 #86

Great post. StrictlyRockers Oct 2016 #87

Doubt it. Jayster84 Oct 2016 #88

Posting in an EarlG thread. OriginalGeek Oct 2016 #89

The Trump brand is tarnished...he will be broke in 18months...and file another bankruptcy HipChick Oct 2016 #90

Truly, I don't think he'll last that long. nolabear Oct 2016 #92

Maybe not. They may experience a .... reACTIONary Oct 2016 #93

2020 candidates will be Melinda Gates and Travis Kalanick. CK_John Oct 2016 #94

Depending on how badly they get their ass handed to them, they may move hell and high water Warren DeMontague Oct 2016 #95

Well, *that* was unexpected. & from a Low Post Count!1 n/t UTUSN Oct 2016 #96

No way. This whole campaign has depleted Trump of his energy CVenturas05 Oct 2016 #97

Welcome to DU. How did you find DU? I am always curious about this. uppityperson Oct 2016 #98

I'd love to know the answer DesertRat Oct 2016 #100

I don't think Duke is crazy enough for the current gop. eom fleabiscuit Oct 2016 #99

The party will change their rules to prevent it. drm604 Oct 2016 #101

This just won't happen RainCaster Oct 2016 #102

Much of the GOP's problem traces DIRECTLY to Roger Ailes BlueStreak Oct 2016 #103

I sincerely doubt it. BlueStater Oct 2016 #104

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But repugs hate losers. Mc Mike Oct 2016 #113

If he wants it, he's got it andym Oct 2016 #114

Well at least I'll have a cushy job doing the Top 10 the next 4 years! Initech Oct 2016 #115

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