Could Trump drop out?

[jon-nyc]

Nah

[jon-nyc]

I don’t think it’s in his nature and even if it was, he would never be convinced the polls were accurate enough to tip him that way.

[89th]

I don't think he'd drop out, although I do think he'd prefer the "Trump left" over the "Trump lost" headline.

I do think he'll close the gap, probably swap out Pence with a new VP to get some life, and hope the economy improves (with COVID decreasing) by Sept/Oct. I think he's also helped by BLM and the cancel culture lunacy associated with it.

[jon-nyc]

I would think so too but Biden’s leads in the polls are increasing.

I had written off Florida as even in play after what happened in 2018.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-poll-biden-leads-in-florida-as-trump-lags-among-seniors

[Copper]

If I was a democrat strategist I would certainly try to push the story that Trump might quit.

There are also probably lots of republicans, from 4 years ago, who still dislike Mr. Trump.

I think it's pretty easy to plant stories these days. Now is the time to make up stuff like this and see what works.

[Larry]

Anyone who thinks the polls indicate anything at all at this point is nuts. Just ask former president Dukakis..

[Loki]

The news breathlessly talked about him refusing to leave office. I think the odds would be greater that he punted early if the trends continue.

[Horace]

Who replaces him on the ticket if he drops out? If it's someone more electable I'd be all for it.

[Catseye3]

I would imagine Pence.

[xenon]

@Horace said in Could Trump drop out?:

Who replaces him on the ticket if he drops out? If it's someone more electable I'd be all for it.

Mitt Romney. L'mao

[Catseye3]

Ach, Horace said on the ticket. Sorry.

[Catseye3]

The Independent: "Donald Trump may drop out of the 2020 presidential race if he believes he has no chance of winning, a Republican Party operative reportedly told Fox News.

The claim comes in a report in the president’s favourite news outlet that cites a number of GOP insiders who are concerned about Mr Trump’s re-election prospects amid abysmal polling numbers."

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-election/trump-2020-us-election-drop-out-fox-news-republican-a9592036.html

89th makes a good point that he'd sooner leave than be beaten.

[Rainman]

@89th said in Could Trump drop out?:

I don't think he'd drop out, although I do think he'd prefer the "Trump left" over the "Trump lost" headline.

I do think he'll close the gap, probably swap out Pence with a new VP to get some life, and hope the economy improves (with COVID decreasing) by Sept/Oct. I think he's also helped by BLM and the cancel culture lunacy associated with it.

That's something I never would have considered, picking a new VP.
An energetic VP would or could be a plus, as Trump's stamina seems to be decreasing for whatever reason.
A clean and articulate black female (inserting Biden's perspective of Obama). Perfect! Use the Left's strategy against itself. It certainly wouldn't bother most Republicans to have a POC VP.

[Klaus]

Is there historic precedent for a president dropping out after 4 years?

[George K]

@Klaus said in Could Trump drop out?:

Is there historic precedent for a president dropping out after 4 years?

LBJ didn't seek a 2nd elected term (though he finished JFK's term and was reelected for his 1st term) in the 1968 elections.

[Copper]

@Horace said in Could Trump drop out?:

Who replaces him on the ticket if he drops out? If it's someone more electable I'd be all for it.

A black woman and a gay donkey would get elected in a heartbeat

cnn would see to that

[Copper]

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[jon-nyc]

@George-K said in Could Trump drop out?:

@Klaus said in Could Trump drop out?:

Is there historic precedent for a president dropping out after 4 years?

LBJ didn't seek a 2nd elected term (though he finished JFK's term and was reelected for his 1st term) in the 1968 elections.

Yeah but he dropped out to avoid a loss in the primary.

[jon-nyc]

@Klaus said in Could Trump drop out?:

Is there historic precedent for a president dropping out after 4 years?

James Polk was the best. He accomplished all he wanted to in his first term and refused a second even when he easily could have had it.

[George K]

@jon-nyc said in Could Trump drop out?:

@Klaus said in Could Trump drop out?:

Is there historic precedent for a president dropping out after 4 years?

James Polk was the best. He accomplished all he wanted to in his first term and refused a second even when he easily could have had it.

Yes. A much under-appreciated POTUS. Good, honorable man.