2024 Field
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nsacpi
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only fair since you have so generously kept us posted on da wife's research findings
sturg33
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It does have to suck knowing that ivermectin is less dangerous than COVID vaccine
Pretty bad look for the academics
What booster are you on, by the way?
Tapate50
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nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
Is it true that Fox News has instituted a blackout of CPAC this year.
I try to keep track of these developments because what happens within the GOP does matter. There are glimmers of hope that some young people (a sub-genre within CPAC) are turning in a more substantive less performative direction. I'm not sure what the substance will ultimately turn out to be, but I think this could be a very positive development. In recent years, CPAC has verged on self-parody. Hopefully, a positive evolution has begun.
I try to keep track of these developments because what happens within the GOP does matter. There are glimmers of hope that some young people (a sub-genre within CPAC) are turning in a more substantive less performative direction. I'm not sure what the substance will ultimately turn out to be, but I think this could be a very positive development. In recent years, CPAC has verged on self-parody. Hopefully, a positive evolution has begun.
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nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
I truly appreciate all those around the nation who have for many years encouraged me to run for president. After eight years of pouring my heart and soul into serving the people of Maryland, I have no desire to put my family through another grueling campaign just for the experience.
I would never run for president to sell books or position myself for a cabinet role. I have long said that I care more about ensuring a future for the Republican Party than securing my own future in the Republican Party. And that is why I will not be seeking the Republican nomination for president.
Since Donald Trump won the nomination in 2016, I have fought to make clear that our party cannot be successful if we put personality before principle, if our elected officials are afraid to say publicly what they freely admit behind closed doors, and if we can’t learn from our mistakes because of the political cost of admitting facts to be true. In 2020, the party didn’t even bother passing a campaign platform. For too long, Republican voters have been denied a real debate about what our party stands for beyond loyalty to Mr. Trump. A cult of personality is no substitute for a party of principle.
I believe the tides are finally turning. Republican voters are growing tired of the drama and are open to new leadership. And while I’m optimistic about the future of the Republican Party, I am deeply concerned about this next election. We cannot afford to have Mr. Trump as our nominee and suffer defeat for the fourth consecutive election cycle. To once again be a successful governing party, we must move on from Mr. Trump. There are several competent Republican leaders who have the potential to step up and lead. But the stakes are too high for me to risk being part of another multicar pileup that could potentially help Mr. Trump recapture the nomination.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/05/opinion/larry-hogan-president-2024.html
Not that he was a viable candidate, but Hogan makes some cogent points. Bold added for emphasis.
I would never run for president to sell books or position myself for a cabinet role. I have long said that I care more about ensuring a future for the Republican Party than securing my own future in the Republican Party. And that is why I will not be seeking the Republican nomination for president.
Since Donald Trump won the nomination in 2016, I have fought to make clear that our party cannot be successful if we put personality before principle, if our elected officials are afraid to say publicly what they freely admit behind closed doors, and if we can’t learn from our mistakes because of the political cost of admitting facts to be true. In 2020, the party didn’t even bother passing a campaign platform. For too long, Republican voters have been denied a real debate about what our party stands for beyond loyalty to Mr. Trump. A cult of personality is no substitute for a party of principle.
I believe the tides are finally turning. Republican voters are growing tired of the drama and are open to new leadership. And while I’m optimistic about the future of the Republican Party, I am deeply concerned about this next election. We cannot afford to have Mr. Trump as our nominee and suffer defeat for the fourth consecutive election cycle. To once again be a successful governing party, we must move on from Mr. Trump. There are several competent Republican leaders who have the potential to step up and lead. But the stakes are too high for me to risk being part of another multicar pileup that could potentially help Mr. Trump recapture the nomination.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/05/opinion/larry-hogan-president-2024.html
Not that he was a viable candidate, but Hogan makes some cogent points. Bold added for emphasis.
nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
An encouraging trend for Republican politics lies in the fact that the excesses of progressive elites have created the opportunity to attract more working-class voters from all different backgrounds. But many in the Republican Party falsely believe that the best way to reach these voters is through more angry, performative politics and bigger government. These are just empty calories that can’t sustain the lasting governing coalition necessary to restore America.
I still believe in a Republican Party that stands for fiscal responsibility and getting the government off our backs and out of our pockets. I still believe in a Republican Party that celebrates entrepreneurship and economic opportunity for every American. I still believe in a Republican Party that backs law enforcement and the rule of law. I still believe in a Republican Party that works to secure peace through strength in our dangerous world. I still believe in a Republican Party that can win not just the electoral college or the popular vote but sweep landslide elections with an inclusive, broad coalition of Americans and a hopeful, optimistic vision for America’s future. And I still believe in a Republican Party that upholds and honors perhaps our most sacred tradition: the peaceful transfer of power.
I still believe in a Republican Party that stands for fiscal responsibility and getting the government off our backs and out of our pockets. I still believe in a Republican Party that celebrates entrepreneurship and economic opportunity for every American. I still believe in a Republican Party that backs law enforcement and the rule of law. I still believe in a Republican Party that works to secure peace through strength in our dangerous world. I still believe in a Republican Party that can win not just the electoral college or the popular vote but sweep landslide elections with an inclusive, broad coalition of Americans and a hopeful, optimistic vision for America’s future. And I still believe in a Republican Party that upholds and honors perhaps our most sacred tradition: the peaceful transfer of power.
sturg33
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Dementia man musing to himself with other old white guys who share his views
Tapate50
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States are starting to smarten up on election integrity and specifically how the left manipulates voter rolls to inject their fake votes.
IF Trump never gets elected again but brings a lasting legacy of stopping the left/RINO's/Globlalists from stealing our elections (Been happening for decades) then it was all worth it.
IF Trump never gets elected again but brings a lasting legacy of stopping the left/RINO's/Globlalists from stealing our elections (Been happening for decades) then it was all worth it.
chop2chip
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Oh is that what I said?
Comparing his impact to republicans in comparison to trump was meant to mean what exactly?