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

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Mon Oct 10, 2016, 01:36 PM

Oct 2016

I could see him try to run again. The problem is, much of his base might not survive either.

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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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