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8. The Republican Party problem with Trump

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Sat Aug 19, 2023, 10:37 PM

Aug 2023

goes back farther than J6 and the 2020 impeachment for it. It goes back to accepting him as a candidate in 2016. They knew then what he is but embraced him solely for the power to prevent Hillary from winning.

Lie down with dogs and you'll get up with fleas.

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Republicans Fear A Trump Primary Loss Will Destroy Voter Turnout In 2024 - The Ring of Fire [View all] TexasTowelie Aug 2023 OP

That would be fine. Gutting conservative power is a course correction this nation desperately needs. Beartracks Aug 2023 #1

"Republican party didn't stand up after the events of January 6th, 2021 and say, we're done." bucolic_frolic Aug 2023 #2

they now know DeSantis isn't a great candidate. Murdoch is trying to draft Youngkin BlueWaveNeverEnd Aug 2023 #3

What a great picture Traildogbob Aug 2023 #4

Ah the perfect storm.. anyway I thought Cha Aug 2023 #5

A lot can happen between now and the GOP convention. Mr.Bill Aug 2023 #6

"Republicans Fear A Trump Primary Loss Will Destroy Voter Turnout In 2024" SouthernDem4ever Aug 2023 #7

The Republican Party problem with Trump wnylib Aug 2023 #8

They made their bed;- sleep in it. Pleasure to see the Filthy party dry up ; rot and wither away. MagaSmash Aug 2023 #9