Politics: 2020 Rep POTUS candidate catch all discussion thread

[Bamaro]

May as well get this started as I'm guessing there will be more

Pres Donald Trump (assumed)
William Weld (Fmr MA governor and Libertarian VP candidate)
Joe Walsh (Talk radio host and fmr Illinois congressman)
Mark Sanford (Fmr SC Gov)

 

[GrayTide]

Thanks for posting this Bamaro, but I don't think this is going to be a very long thread. I don't see Weld as any real threat.

 

[twofbyc]

This thread is a joke, right? [emoji41]


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[Bamaro]

Thanks for posting this Bamaro, but I don't think this is going to be a very long thread. I don't see Weld as any real threat.

Maybe wishful thinking on my part but I expect a few more

 

[uafanataum]

Maybe wishful thinking on my part but I expect a few more

If the special investigation can force Trump out this will be an interesting thread. I also think it will be the best thing for republicans long term. I doubt any Republican but Trump will win the presidency in 2020 but the sooner that guy is kicked out of the party the better.

 

[Bamaro]

Its official

William Weld, the former governor of Massachusetts, announced Monday that he will challenge President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination for president in 2020.
"I'm in!" Weld said in a tweet announcing his candidacy.
Weld, who ran for vice president on the 2016 Libertarian Party ticket headed by presidential nominee Gary Johnson, is the first Republican to declare a bid to deny Trump a second term in the White House.

The Republican National Committee has taken steps to head off a potential primary challenger, voting to express its “undivided support” for the president. And the Trump campaign has been staffing up with party insiders to map out a delegates strategy to ensure there are no surprises at the 2020 convention.
A group of “Never Trump” Republicans led by Weekly Standard found Bill Kristol have been holding meetings about recruiting a primary challenger against Trump. The group has not decided on a potential challenger but does not view Weld as a top recruit.

https://thehill.com/homenews/campai...weld-launches-primary-challenge-against-trump

 

[92tide]

Its official

https://thehill.com/homenews/campai...weld-launches-primary-challenge-against-trump

it will be interesting to see if this takes hold and he makes any serious noise, but i am not holding my breath. the gop base has gone all in on trump and further cemented themselves into crazy-town and if he can't peel off at least some of the base, he won't last long.

 

[GrayTide]

Anyone think trump dumps pence if the Dems run a minority or female for either President or Vice President?

 

[Bazza]

 

[Crimson1967]

Anyone think trump dumps pence if the Dems run a minority or female for either President or Vice President?

No way.


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[RollTide_HTTR]

I really hope Hogan runs.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

Anyone think trump dumps pence if the Dems run a minority or female for either President or Vice President?

If Pete somehow wins the nomination I think Trump dumps Pence.

 

[Bazza]

I really hope Hogan runs.

That would be interesting.......

 

[Bazza]

I really hope Hogan runs.

Or......

 

[Bazza]

Or.....

 

[seebell]

Come on Bazza, this is a serious thread. You darn Trump Lovin Thread Jacker :biggrin:

https://governor.maryland.gov/governor-larry-hogan/

 

[Bazza]

Why I think Trump may not run for re-election:

It's just a theory I have. Anything, of course, can happen.

We all know the president has a ginormous ego. While I feel he really enjoys being POTUS and along with that campaigning, I also think the time may come when he says "Screw it - I'm done!"

He can do that because he isn't a politician by trade. He has options and they are quite different than most of who we consider to be politicians.

I also never understood with so much time left before 2020 everyone seems to take it for granted he would run for re-election. Then you toss in the Mueller investigation and I think that leaves the future a bit in the air.

It wouldn't surprise me either way - but gotta leave the door open for what could happen

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Why I think Trump may not run for re-election:

I was actually going to move it after getting your attention. So that's your answer: "old dog - new tricks?"

 

[Bazza]

I was actually going to move it after getting your attention. So that's your answer: "old dog - new tricks?"

Ha ha...no please see revised post - I was working on it as I evacuated the old one.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

Why I think Trump may not run for re-election:

It's just a theory I have. Anything, of course, can happen.

We all know the president has a ginormous ego. While I feel he really enjoys being POTUS and along with that campaigning, I also think the time may come when he says "Screw it - I'm done!"

He can do that because he isn't a politician by trade. He has options and they are quite different than most of who we consider to be politicians.

I also never understood with so much time left before 2020 everyone seems to take it for granted he would run for re-election. Then you toss in the Mueller investigation and I think that leaves the future a bit in the air.

It wouldn't surprise me either way - but gotta leave the door open for what could happen

I can't see his ego not letting him run, not to mention the fact that he may face prosecution as soon as he exits the WH door...