NBC reported Tuesday night that Donald Trump was expected to announce his candidacy for President, and he did an hour later. If he has more than one primary opponent in the primary, I'm sure he will win the GOP nomination. And then lose in the general election.
Trump's candidacy is an early Christmas present for Democrats. He lost the popular vote in 2016. It resulted in a blue wave in municipal races the following year, in which Democrats won in many places they always lost. He lost control of the House in the 2018 midterms. He lost both the popular and electoral college vote in 2020. And despite record inflation and flaws in a Democratic president past his prime, the specter of Trump certainly played a role in preventing a much ballyhooed red wave in last week's midterms.
National Review's editorial on the subject has a one-word headline: "No." "To paraphrase Voltaire after he attended an orgy, once was an experiment, twice would be perverse."
It's sad. I am hard pressed to think of many Democrats who I could picture in the White House. But there are more than a few eminently qualified Republicans. Unfortunately for them, they will almost certainly go with their most flawed candidate.
Trump did propose some reforms to "drain the swamp" towards the end of a low energy and at, times, rambling speech so full of misinformation that it was was actually cut off by several networks. These included term limits for members of Congress and a ban on lobbying by former lawmakers. He made this promise when he ran in 2016, too, and then did nothing.
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This will not end well for the GOP.
I don’t trust anything out of NBC concerning political “news.” But, if Trump does announce tonight, and I believe he will announce at some point, he deserves another shot at it. Good for him!
You know, Democrats should be rejoicing on the news as, according to them, he will be easy to defeat. HA!
Thank god the Don is running. He will make America great again. He’s probably running to avoid being sentenced for some of the crimes he committed but since we don’t place our past presidents in prison he will never truly be accountable for the many crimes he and his family committed, announcing his candidacy is nothing more than a strategic move. Based on what had happened last week. The Republicans will lose even bigger in 2024, but America loses by allowing a dirt salesman, second rate reality TV henchman act legitimate and pursue the office of this great country. Is this really who we are?
Hey Bernie,
As a lawyer, can Donald Trump avoid being prosecuted by running for re-election?
Does Donald Trump have a legitimate case about the classified documents?
It was an excellent well said professional speech. Unfortunately people have such hatred for him they can't hear what he is saying. If he maintains that professionalism he will be tough to beat
Pinocchio's did not disappoint. Sniffles are back.
This is well deserved by the deep state and politicians of this country--they have run this country into the ground and Trump will not let them forget that which they try to do by lying to the American people for many years. HA HA Ha Bernie
I will absolutely vote for him again. He was cheated out of a well-deserved second term. He accomplished so much on behalf of all citizens and under a constant barrage of nonsense thrown at him. It really doesn’t matter what candidate the Republicans have in place, that candidate will be lied about, mistreated, and have roadblocks put in the way of the agenda.
Trump as candidate will fight back and shed even more light on career politicians, the news media, and their underhanded tactics. It will be a wild ride and fun to watch. As a former Democrat darling once asked, “At this point, what difference does it make?”
A gift from the gods for the Ds
Well, Political analysis for an election 2 years away, by anyone, is a foolish endeavor. Trump said one important thing in his statement. He predicts that by the time the election rolls around, we will be living in a new world. A world impacted by the present administrations policies.
Does anyone really believe that this administrations policies will have a positive effect on the country?
I am changing my political party to vote for Donald Trump. That way we can assure he will be on the ticket in November and we can vote against him and ensure a democratic President, a democratic Congress and a Democratic Senate. Put your trust in the people of America. The recent election is proof that we learn our lessons WELL.
He's running to avoid jail - just like Hillary in 2016. This is where we are. Our country sucks and is not worth fighting for. Veterans in cemeteries died for nothing.
Well trumpie can start by putting up his tax returns so everyone knows how little skin he has in the game.
After all he can explain how a hush payment to a porn star is a deductible business expense.
I'm sure DeSantis will want the public to know.
Another fact that the fake media lied about trump endorsed candidates won 232 times and he had 22 loses--what a record You fake media types will not tell the truth now since Trump is running again you and the fake media will lie lie and more lies. The American people are going to suffer a lot in the next 2 years under Biden It will get bad Amazon and fed ex started layoffs Just the start --People will see the light and vote Trump in 2024.
@2:27
What did Trump actually accomplished during his term for us citizens. I really don’t recall anything, please let me know?
Trumps done. The Mega doners are backing other people. He thinks he doesn’t need them due to small donations he thinks he’ll get but I think his base is too small now.
"What did Trump actually accomplished during his term for us citizens."
Tax breaks for the rich.
"Another fact that the fake media lied about trump endorsed candidates won 232 times and he had 22 loses--what a record You fake media types will not tell the truth"
You're parroting what your cult leader said in his speech. What he didn't tell you is that the wins were in safe seats, and even those were by about 5% or more less than they should have been. He lost the consequential races. His endorsement of Oz, Bolduc, Mastriano and Lake either meant nothing or hurt them. Aren't you tired of defending his lies yet? In the over 200 races where he made no endorsement at all, the GOP candidates did 2.2 points better. Ask Lauren Boebert how the Trump endorsement helped her.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/11/15/data-trump-weighed-down-republican-candidates/
This is nothing but pure ego for trump. This lifelong Republican is sickened that the child trump once again puts himself in front of his country. Elect a real man, not a child. DeSantis 2024/2028
The trump haters that like to complain are in their glory today. Years more of promoting hatred.
The fact that any individual who identifies themselves as a Republican and sees Trump running again as a good thing is simply out of touch with reality.
Worse are those feeling delusionary confident that the rest of America will somehow change their mind about him in 2 years and hilariously predicting victory. A week after an abysmal performance in the mid terms. They are like Charlie Brown with Lucy and the football...
MAGAGA....get your new hats and flags right here' and see the worlds fastest woman and the elephant man's remain...hurry hurry hurry
The people in power are killing this country We must get rid of them and go back to Trump what did he accomplish-you democrats and left-wing idiots are stupid life was 1000 times better under Trump and the country was more stable and prosperous no question about that only you fools think differently.
Even if Trump does not get the Republican nomination, he’s going to threaten to run as a third-party candidate out of spite, or to get what he wants and then absolutely ruins any chances of a Republican becoming president. I just want him to disappear and go away but I’m afraid he’s not and it’s going to cause nothing but chaos for the next two years.
Does anybody besides me find it extremely odd the way he drinks water out of a water bottle?
"What did Trump actually accomplished during his term for us citizens."
I hate all politicians and both parties. I never voted for the bozo. But facts are facts. He ran the table on steak and potatoes conservative initiatives in a fashion that Reagan could only wish. While he was tweeting and acting like an idiot, his administration was a workaholic conservative juggernaut. The tribes will blame or salute him according to their approved scripts ....
He cut personal income taxes as promised
He cut corporate taxes as promised
He slashed the federal register of regulations as promised
He appointed hundreds of federal judges who were confirmed as promised
He nominated and had confirmed three right-leaning SCOTUS justices as promised and then some
He eliminated ISIS in eight months as promised and ahead of schedule
He forged historic peace agreements between Israel and several Arab countries as promised
He launched Operation Warp Speed vaccine development program
He started ZERO wars; only POTUS who can claim this beside Carter
Git yer popcorn, peanuts, and cotton candy! The circus is about to begin!
When he loses in 2024, another attempt at a coup. Looking forward to Proud Boys getting their skulls caved in when they're met with a proper response.
Bernie This country needs a man like Trump more than ever he will tell you people off every time, and he is right. 2 years of torture for you Trump Haters the View people will really make asses out of themselves and that is easy for them. Trump speech last night was great and he outlined all the problems Biden did to this country. The only problem is we will suffer under Biden thank the lord we took the house we at least will neutralize that idiot. You people should look to Florida to see how a republican state is run because democrats cannot govern all they do is lie and people believe them.
Best thing to happen in weeks we this man more than ever 71 million plus and I hope enough of the other people realize what a mistake they made with Bidden and the democrats--however I believe the people in Penna a lot of them or real assholes They voted for Fetterman
He announced early so that he can grift the poorly educated before they start spending their holiday dollars!
He's obnoxious and cray cray. But he gets my vote because we need to stop Democrats from doing this:
US funding for the Ukraine War:
March: 13.6 billion
May: 40.0 billion
Nov: 37.7 billion (Biden's current request)
TOTAL: 91.3 billion
$91.3 billion is twice our annual cost to lose in Afghanistan. $91.3 billion is a third higher than Russia's entire defense budget.
Remember Cindy Sheehan and Democrats when they used to be anti-war? Those days are long gone. Neocon Democrats are a weird and gutless phenomenon, obsessed with fixing the economy the old fashioned way: by starting the next war. Stay tuned for a red line in the sand or something ....
10:45
We didn't start the war in Ukraine. Trump's good friend Putin started it, and Trump praised him for it. Disgusting P.O.S.
Both of them.
Newsflash. Hillary isn’t in prison.
The biggest grifter of all time and y’all still sending him money. There’s a reason why republicans want to defund education, it’s because they want to keep the working class dumb. Dementia Don’s incoherent speech last night just shows the lengths he’ll go to avoid an indictment for his treasonous actions. Boy, is he getting desperate now that no billionaires are picking up his legal expenses. This should be fun to watch…
Aw geez, say it ain't so....Here we go again...non-stop lies and all the hits.
I voted for Trump the first time and that’s it. He’s no good for this country too toxic. My party can do much better and we need to get rid of the Trump’s now and forever.
What a hoax democrats sold the idea this election was about losing our democracy--Yet we were voting just like we always do and will continue to do. The de4mocrats are good at spreading lies and running hoaxes. Just like the republicans are going to can social security and Medicare. Cut me a brake the only thing that is going to happen is the democrats are going to bankrupt social security the republicans want to fix it and save it; All the democrats do is lie and spread false info.
Trump running is good he will expose all the fraud, lies, and scandals in the democratic party and the deep state that is why they hate him so much they know what he wants to do to them.
The fake media is trying it best to kill Trump bid for president-Expect lies and fake news to follow in the long run the fake media is hurting the people because the democrats are screwing the people any way, they could example inflation high gas and heating prices, crime, and no border. So instead of putting someone in office who has the capability of running the country they prop up people like Biden and Fetterman ' Harris, Pelosi and the list goes on and on.
Trump is going nowhere! People did not choose MAGA republicans in this election, and said no return to the past bitching of the 2020 election! DeSantos May be able to get the GOP nomination this time! Don is trying to get cover from all the legal troubles! Can’t blame him, but he has lost a lot of the pizazz from the 2016 election!
Time for him to go away!
"What did Trump actually accomplished during his term for us citizens."
Tax breaks for the rich.
I would like to report Mis/disinformation. I am not rich and I got extra money in my paycheck when this bill went through. And from what I remember all tax brackets got a tax break.
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/584190-irs-data-prove-trump-tax-cuts-benefited-middle-working-class-americans-most/
Before the 2024 elections, maga republicans need to stop living the American dream and start living the American reality.
The reality is that most Americans are one paycheck away from being. One accident or one death of a spouse away from being homeless.
And what happens if you get disabled? Is this billionaire going to be there to take of you? No, you’re gonna need the same “entitlement” program you voted against. You know the Medicare you also voted against? Yeah, you’re gonna need that to pay for your medical bills.
So stop living an unattainable American dream, and start voting on your reality.
He's about to announce his plan to eliminate all student loan debt and mortgages for everyone earning under $200K, which will be very popular. This ain't yer daddy's chicken-in-every-pot promise. Game on.
Putin hated Trump and you're still stuck on Hillary's (by way of John McCain) Russia hoax. Both of you drink too much. Putin loves a senile patsy. So does Xi. That's why they loves them lots of Joe Bidumb. He's a weaker and much dumber Jimmy Carter. Same economy though.
10.45
" stop Democrats from doing this:
US funding for the Ukraine War:"
March13.6 billion---try
https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2022/03/09/bidens-ukraine-aid-package-is-getting-super-sized-by-congress/
"Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., hailed Schumer for “working in good faith to accommodate my request that the funding bill significantly increase the security assistance drawdown fund available to the president and to backfill our DoD stockpiles that are helping our friends in harm’s way.”
May --40 billion--
try
https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2022/09/16/how-a-republican-rift-on-ukraine-could-complicate-future-aid-packages/
"In the House, 57 Republicans voted no, while 149 voted with the Democratic majority; in the Senate, 11 voted no, while 39 voted yes with Democrats."
Only Democrats? Aside from the idea of helping Ukraine as the correct thing to do, it seems that Republicans have supported " obsessed with fixing the economy the old fashioned way: by starting the next war"
As to the funds lets remove the subsidies the oil companies get --around 20 billion a year.
five years will cover it.
"you democrats and left-wing idiots are stupid life was 1000 times better under Trump and the country was more stable and prosperous no question about that only you fools think differently"
this no doubt sounded much better in the original German...
Your tax will be back to the 2017 level by 2026. The 1% and corporations will continue to enjoy theirs. They crafted that so it wouldn't affect trumps second term. It would saddle the next president after him. Except start blaming Biden now it's what the uninformed will do, because of short term memory loss.
It’s not a hoax when cutting back on social security is literally in the republicans “Commitment to America” proposal. Turn the Fox propaganda machine off, and read a little…
@6;50 Bernie. And do not forget about the 25% tariffs against china which we are now paying for and blaming others for the inflation he caused. NO one has bothered to think that those tariffs he implemented were passed along to the American consumers over the past couple of years.
The republicans want to do away with social security, The want to do away with Welfare, They want to do away with military pensions, and they want you all to give them all your money right now. All you cultists get out your credit cards and your check books and give them all your money. Or they may come to hunt you down when they get back in power.
Let's stop all welfare starting with corporate welfare. No more governmental grants, no more govern metal give away's, and no more tax reductions for corporations. If you want to run a company run it or don't.
The "original German" line was old when used against Pat Buchanan about 165 years ago. It's also pilfered a la Biden's long record of plagiarism. His acolytes are a lot alike. Be original and quote John Fetterman: "Yerff shrpitydremmmgrr babababab bababra ann error ehhhh."
4:06- Hillary was cleared of Russiagate and now demanding attorney fees. Also, The Republican PAC commissioned the Steele Dossier to use against Trump, not the Democrats. The Clinton Campaign bought it from the PAC "AFTER" Trump won the GOP nomination for opposition research. Blame your beloved hypocritical party for Russiagate. Hillary is not guilty.
Do you know who's on trial now, though? THE TRUMP ORGANIZATION! Allen Weiselberg's testimony in that trial is great. Oh, Faux news and Newsmax not reporting this...I understand. TRUMP IS A LOSER!
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/hillary-clinton-demands-1-million-fees-russiagate-suit
Trying to promote Trump is like promoting any Republican, it is like trying to put a shine on a turd.
Exactly. The bots that have infected this blog are ridiculous! So, so dumb.
Best thing out of Trump last night when he told us Nancy has been fired another great thing to come out of the election.
We were undoubtedly better off under Trump, for all his flaws, but after last Tuesday, I'm done with him. "Check out the scoreboard." DeSantis 2024
Please cite your sources for your outlandish claims.
The only outlandish claims come from the democrats everybody knows they lie. Another scandal brewing and just the start og good investigations into the democrats.
I could prove most of those outlandish claims by ignorant trolls to be false. But, what’s the point? Nothing I would post would educate them. It’s a shame the level of dialogue here is pretty poor. The local political topics and replies remain helpful for the most part. State and Federal . . . . forget about it.
Well trump can help remove illegals by talking to his guy who is CEO of trump media and tech group
https://www.techdirt.com/2022/11/15/devin-nunes-learns-that-if-hes-going-to-sue-for-suggesting-his-family-hired-undocumented-workers-part-of-the-lawsuit-is-finding-out-if-the-workers-are-documented/
"NuStar produced a verified employee roster with their names, proffered SSNs, dates of employment, and dates of birth… In response to the Court’s order, the SSA reported that data for 76%, or 243 of 319, of NuStar employees listed did not match its records…."
Guess hiring illegals is ok if your a republican.
8:39- Trump has a long history of hiring illegal immigrants. He's the biggest hypocrite of them all. Also, according to reports, Trump is on track to hire more immigrants in 2023 than he ever has.
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/08/trump-organization-undocumented-workers
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