Here's the lineup for the second GOP presidential debate (www.today.com)

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[-] n2burns@lemmy.ca 25 points 1 year ago

TL;DW: Desantis, Christie, Pence, Ramaswamy, Haley, Scott, Burgum

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago

So a bunch of people who are not Trump? Is there a point?

[-] SkepticalButOpenMinded@lemmy.ca 27 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Sure there is.

campaigning for vice president
campaigning for 2028
Trump, who is an objectively old man, may die before the election
however unlikely, Trump somehow loses support, perhaps by being sent to jail. He’ll always have his loyal core, but moderate republicans and independents may abandon him
Republicans can test different policies and message

[-] crypticthree@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago

You forgot priming the pump for a book deal

[-] SkepticalButOpenMinded@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago

Right, tons of opportunity for personal gain and opportunism. Vivek was a nobody, but now has the status of a conservative celebrity. Some may also be campaigning for another office, or for another term, as senator or governor. I’m pretty sure presidential campaign money can be diverted to another campaign.

[-] jeffw@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Not just Veep, but a cabinet spot

[-] Catma@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Bold of you to assume if Trump wins there is a 2028 election and that he wouldnt run if he is alive still

[-] Letstakealook@lemm.ee 16 points 1 year ago

This is really embarrassing for them. Trump completely took the republican hate machine from them 8 years ago and they still haven't come to terms with it. There is only the trump cult now.

[-] shartworx@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago

These debates are an attempt to suck up enough to be his running-mate. Get the VP slot and make sure he keeps eating many hamberders every day.

[-] thesprongler@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

It's wild that they are treating him as the incumbent, but what else can they do? He would for sure run as an independent if he doesn't make the nomination.

[-] negativenull@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago

Trickle Down ~~Economic~~ Politics

[-] Binthinkin@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

Basically a handful of elitist losers who won’t even get a shot.

[-] Reptorian@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 year ago

The cast of the 7 stooges, folks.

[-] xc2215x@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Not surprised Trump is not there. The DeSantis vs Newsom debate will be interesting.

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