GOP coalescing behind Vance as Trump privately dismisses third-term run

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

When Charlie Kirk was killed by an assassin this fall, Republican leaders credited the organization he founded for enabling President Trump's return to power.

Now that organization is mobilizing behind Vice President JD Vance.

Uninterested in a competitive Republican primary in 2028, Turning Point USA plans to deploy representatives across Iowa’s 99 counties in the coming months to build the campaign infrastructure it believes could deliver Vance, a Midwesterner from nearby Ohio, a decisive victory, potentially short-circuiting a fractious GOP race, insiders said.

It is the latest move in a quiet effort by some in Trump’s orbit to clear the field of viable competitors. Earlier this month, Marco Rubio, the secretary of State previously floated by Trump as a possible contender, appeared to take himself out of the running.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/gop-coalescing-behind-vance-trump-110000384.html

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[hlthe2b]

1. This depiction from South Park is so on target, I'd suggest we spread it as widely as possible to his MAGA 'audience'

[C_U_L8R]

2. Vance is the best they got?

That’s pretty funny right there… but they do have a knack for electing the douchiest dipshits.

[Bluetus]

3. That's a good scenario

Vance has been playing hard to the MAGA base as it is shrinking. Meanwhile, he just isn't a very likable personality. Of course he will have Theil and lots of other money behind him. But 2026 and 2028 should be referendums on Trump, and Vance = Trump.

I'm not saying Vance can't win. But this is probably the best scenario for us.

[Renew Deal]

4. I have been wondering if building up Vance is more about Trumps questionable health

And the decent likelihood that his health conditions will catch up to him prior to 2028.

I also think that pushing Vance is overall a bad choice for republicans. He is unlikable and represents more of the same. Inflation, malaise, government endorsed hatred.

[Lovie777]

5. And the nightmare continues.....

[yellowcanine]

6. But can Vance survive a major sex scandal?

Because I think one is coming. Lotta smoke there.

[QED]

7. If (when) F47 leaves the scene in the next few months (my prediction), will JD keep the Cabinet?

Just wondering what changes he would make. And whether he'll remove the Louis IV-Home Depot decor (not my description, I saw it somewhere this morning).

[FloridaBlues]

8. Anyone with the stench of trump will go down in flames. Including Marco.

[Ms. Toad]

9. Why are we/the media promoting Trump's gaslighting that a third term is possible?

They are coalescing around Vance because Trump is term-limited. Period.

Whatever he believes about his imaginary ability to decide not to run for a third term is propaganda and shouldn't be reported as news - or as a click-bait headline. The article, at least, makes it clear that Trump is constitutionally barred from a third term. A headline shouldn't make it appear that it is his choice.

(I know that is the actual headline on the article - but we ought not carry Trump's water by repeating it.)