Nikki's Last Stand?

[Jolly]

@LuFins-Dad said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

Guys, why are we even debating this? It’s over as far as the primaries go. The only questions remaining are:

1. Will a viable independent option come forward?

2. Will some type of shenanigans occur at either/both of the conventions?

3. Will any of the legal cases wind up actually damaging either candidate? Georgia for Trump, and the Hunter trial for Biden. Not that Biden is in danger of jail, but enough could come out that the party decides they need somebody else.

4. The physical threats to the candidates.

1. No.
2. Trump said he thought Biden would not be running in the fall. I think a lot of people have the same opinion. If Biden is replaced on the ticket, it will be at the convention.
3. I'm going to crawl out on a limb and say no.
4. Very concerning and highly likely.

[Mik]

@Doctor-Phibes said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

I don't think I can face 4 years of Vivek.

An Asian woman in the UK commented that he was like Rishi Sunak's boastful cousin that nobody could stand who totally monopolised family get-togethers.

I don't think Ramaswamy will be the VP. He's not well liked and my impression is his ambition exceeds his loyalty. trump will not trust him. Add in the black vote and it's Scott.

[George K]

@Mik said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

the black vote

Where Trump has been making substantial gains.

At least compared to other GOP candidates.

[LuFins Dad]

@Jolly said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

@LuFins-Dad said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

Guys, why are we even debating this? It’s over as far as the primaries go. The only questions remaining are:

1. Will a viable independent option come forward?

2. Will some type of shenanigans occur at either/both of the conventions?

3. Will any of the legal cases wind up actually damaging either candidate? Georgia for Trump, and the Hunter trial for Biden. Not that Biden is in danger of jail, but enough could come out that the party decides they need somebody else.

4. The physical threats to the candidates.

1. No.
2. Trump said he thought Biden would not be running in the fall. I think a lot of people have the same opinion. If Biden is replaced on the ticket, it will be at the convention.
3. I'm going to crawl out on a limb and say no.
4. Very concerning and highly likely.

If Manchin were to run, perhaps with a moderate Republican with some chips in the electorate, it could make things interesting. If they pull 15%-20% from each party, it gets really interesting…

[Jolly]

@LuFins-Dad said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

@Jolly said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

@LuFins-Dad said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

Guys, why are we even debating this? It’s over as far as the primaries go. The only questions remaining are:

1. Will a viable independent option come forward?

2. Will some type of shenanigans occur at either/both of the conventions?

3. Will any of the legal cases wind up actually damaging either candidate? Georgia for Trump, and the Hunter trial for Biden. Not that Biden is in danger of jail, but enough could come out that the party decides they need somebody else.

4. The physical threats to the candidates.

1. No.
2. Trump said he thought Biden would not be running in the fall. I think a lot of people have the same opinion. If Biden is replaced on the ticket, it will be at the convention.
3. I'm going to crawl out on a limb and say no.
4. Very concerning and highly likely.

If Manchin were to run, perhaps with a moderate Republican with some chips in the electorate, it could make things interesting. If they pull 15%-20% from each party, it gets really interesting…

i just don't think Manchin is running.

[Jolly]

@Mik said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

@Doctor-Phibes said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

I don't think I can face 4 years of Vivek.

An Asian woman in the UK commented that he was like Rishi Sunak's boastful cousin that nobody could stand who totally monopolised family get-togethers.

I don't think Ramaswamy will be the VP. He's not well liked and my impression is his ambition exceeds his loyalty. trump will not trust him. Add in the black vote and it's Scott.

Commerce secretary for Ramaswamy? High enough profile to give him some political street cred.

[Doctor Phibes]

They should make Vivek Russian ambassador.

[LuFins Dad]

@Jolly said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

@LuFins-Dad said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

@Jolly said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

@LuFins-Dad said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

Guys, why are we even debating this? It’s over as far as the primaries go. The only questions remaining are:

1. Will a viable independent option come forward?

2. Will some type of shenanigans occur at either/both of the conventions?

3. Will any of the legal cases wind up actually damaging either candidate? Georgia for Trump, and the Hunter trial for Biden. Not that Biden is in danger of jail, but enough could come out that the party decides they need somebody else.

4. The physical threats to the candidates.

1. No.
2. Trump said he thought Biden would not be running in the fall. I think a lot of people have the same opinion. If Biden is replaced on the ticket, it will be at the convention.
3. I'm going to crawl out on a limb and say no.
4. Very concerning and highly likely.

If Manchin were to run, perhaps with a moderate Republican with some chips in the electorate, it could make things interesting. If they pull 15%-20% from each party, it gets really interesting…

i just don't think Manchin is running.

He’s waiting to see what Super Tuesday brings. If turnout is low, or if there is still some voter resistance to Trump and Biden, he’s a coming…

[jon-nyc]

@Doctor-Phibes said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

They should make Vivek Russian ambassador.

You don’t think Israel would have him?

[LuFins Dad]

Here’s an interesting one, what about Fetterman running as an independent?

[Renauda]

@Jolly said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

@Mik said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

@Doctor-Phibes said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

I don't think I can face 4 years of Vivek.

An Asian woman in the UK commented that he was like Rishi Sunak's boastful cousin that nobody could stand who totally monopolised family get-togethers.

I don't think Ramaswamy will be the VP. He's not well liked and my impression is his ambition exceeds his loyalty. trump will not trust him. Add in the black vote and it's Scott.

Commerce secretary for Ramaswamy? High enough profile to give him some political street cred.

I essentially said that here in August although I incorrectly referred to the portfolio as Industry rather than Commerce.

https://nodebb.the-new-coffee-room.club/post/233559

Don’t think I hold that view any longer having seen his more of his performances and unappealing persona in the TV debates and such.

[Jolly]

@LuFins-Dad said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

Here’s an interesting one, what about Fetterman running as an independent?

DOA, IMO.

But...If he continues to be a moderate, somewhat Blue Dawg Democrat, I could see 2028 run. As a Democrat.

[89th]

@George-K said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

@89th said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

Either way, looks like almost all DeSantis voters went to Nikki. Not a good sign for Trump’s enthusiasm base come November.

Good point.

OTOH, do you think DeSantis' base will vote for Sleepy Joe, or just resign themselves to another 4 years of destroying democracy and sit it out.

If NH is a test, independent voters said they were voting for Nikki, otherwise Joe in November. And DeSantis voters said they voted Nikki because…anti-Trump.

Honestly, Trump’s best hope is if Joe dies and Kamala has to lead the ticket. I could be wrong but I feel like I’m shouting the obvious into the GOP void. Guess we’ll wait until 2028 and hope there are nor SCOTUS deaths until then.

[89th]

@Jolly said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

2. Trump said he thought Biden would not be running in the fall. I think a lot of people have the same opinion. If Biden is replaced on the ticket, it will be at the convention.

Trump has such a sharp mind. And great intuitions. (Yes, I am 100% being sincere) It’s really hard to think of Biden running by November. He looks sooooooo fragile and old on TV.

Honestly, Trump might literally kill him in a debate. Rather, Biden might not survive that type of exercise.

[taiwan_girl]

@89th said in Nikki's Last Stand?:

her speech tonight is truth summarized so nicely.

Dont know if this was in her speech, but one of her quotes after the primary was good and true. Something like,

"whichever party is the first to retire its' 80 year old candidate will win the election"

(Yes, I know that President Trump is not quite 80, but you get the point)

[George K]

[George K]

[Jolly]

I figure she's hanging until Super Tuesday.

[89th]

Figured she'd exit after losing her home state, but maybe she'll hang on as Trump goes bankrupt (for the 13th time).

[Jolly]

It's all about Trump, eh?