And Op-Ed in The Hill by Republican , Myra Adams, that points to two reasons why the Big Guy might be just using the 2nd run music to make money and status ….
Not actually take a BIG risk…..
Trump’s repudiation in Georgia has Republicans speculating about his declining kingmaking powers, openly defying him as he loses his “vise-like grip on the party” and potentially endangering his front-runner status. So, circling back to the most-asked question, my new answer is “Trump won’t run in 2024” — based on personality traits rooted in the words “fear” and “fight.”
We begin with “fear,” indirectly drilled into young Donald Trump’s psyche by Fred, his authoritarian father, who demanded that his son always win and show strength but never weakness. Fred taught Donald that he could lie or twist the truth but never back down. Consequently, Trump developed an unnatural fear of losing or being called “a loser.”
Those grueling family dynamics were chronicled in Mary Trump’s book “Too Much and Never Enough,” subtitled “How my family created the world’s most dangerous man.” Donald Trump’s niece is a Ph.D. clinical psychologist whose best-seller was published in July 2020. Then, during a television appearance on Dec. 3, 2020, Mary explained, “It’s impossible for Trump to believe that he lost the election.”
That inability is why Trump can’t let go of 2020 and will tease a 2024 run for as long as possible. But, ultimately, Trump’s fear of losing is likely stronger than his willingness to take the risk. Moreover, during a second reelection campaign, the former president would be hard-pressed to use the same predictive excuse first heralded in a May 25, 2020, Politico headline: “Trump sees a ‘rigged election’ ahead. Democrats see a constitutional crisis in the making.”….
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“Trump will never concede the stage or the spotlight to anyone else unless he’s in prison or a hospital. He’s not licking his wounds, he’s licking his chops. Every defeat is someone else’s fault. Every victory is his alone. The notion that he would simply exit stage left because of some political reality, self-reflection, or awareness flies in the face of everything we’ve learned about him.” …
I have pointed out another reason Trump might not run…
The pile of legal entanglements he HAS brewing right now in several states and from. the government….
Adams does say she might be wrong….
Why?
He might be chasing his media image so hard that he could push to run and LOSE worst in 2024…
Something Joe Biden is counting on….
image…Politico
New Open Thread IS HERE.….
NO!!????😳
Trump Is Finally Boring
Rich Lowry: “It’s a blessing and a curse for formerly cutting-edge musicians to see their once radically countercultural material show up in TV ads for automobiles or other common consumer products. There’s no danger that Trump will ever be similarly laundered into the mainstream, or graduate into a beloved or respected elder statesman as almost all American presidents do at some point.”
“But he can become boring, which will put at risk one of the pillars of his appeal as the most wildly entertaining, madcap national political figure of our lifetimes.”
There’s about the same chance Trump won’t run as there is Biden won’t.
Morning Folks….
Good Morning All….
A hearty GOOD MORNING ro ALL
Biden & Co gotta stop dreaming….
Manchin is NOT gonna embrace ANYTHING that the Dem left wants….
Manu Raju
@mkraju
Manchin told me they’re not yet close to a deal on reconciliation as talks continue with Schumer. Says climate and energy issues not close to resolved. And dealing with inflation is the main issue for him. “There’s no deal,” he said….
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Manu Raju
@mkraju
“The bottom line is how do we fight inflation?” Manchin said of the talks. “That’s all. If they’re not serious about really getting our financial house in order and fighting inflation, paying down debt, then it’s all for naught.”
(I have a post here about the INCREASE in the Defense budget…THAT isn’t on Manchin’s mind, eh?)
Hunter Biden HAS had issues that I hope are in his past….Right leaner’s ARE trying to use Joe Biden’s son to hurt him politically
Video Shows Naked Hunter Biden Waving Handgun
A video reportedly shows a naked Hunter Biden waving around a handgun while cavorting with a nude prostitute in a hotel room, the New York Post reports.
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California voting is interesting
More in a bit
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Catastrophic Failure
@ohshidt
QAnon supporters gather in Washington DC for the return of JFK (June 11 2022)
Afternoon….
Armed Man Arrested Near Brett Kavanaugh’s Home
“An armed man was arrested early Wednesday near the home of Justice Brett Kavanaugh after making threats against the Supreme Court justice,” the New York Times reports.
Washington Post: “The man, described as being in his mid-20s, was found to be carrying at least one weapon and burglary tools… Police were apparently notified that the person might pose a threat to the justice, but it was not immediately clear who provided the initial tip.”
Related story: Politico reports Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) “is demanding the House take up and pass Senate legislation boosting security protections for Supreme Court justices and their families.”
Politicalwire
Afternoon…….
Busy day for this dog
Post’s will be forthcoming this evening….
Today’s Primaries
And one Special Election
South Carolina – 7 p.m. ET
Maine – 8 p.m. ET
North Dakota – 9 p.m. ET
Nevada – 10 p.m. ET
And there’s also a special election to fill an open House seat in Texas.
Pwire
Afternoon
3rd House Hearing is going on now…
I’ll post up on it later….
Morning…..
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Another House Hearing day……
Henry Cuellar Hangs On to Win Runoff
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX), “the embattled nine-term congressman from South Texas in the political fight of his career, won his Democratic primary runoff against a young progressive opponent, overcoming fierce attacks on his record and an F.B.I. investigation with a last-minute push from top national Democrats,” the New York Times reports.
Morning…..
As expected….
Supreme’s cut down New York Gun Law restrictions
Post coming….
America keeps its gun culture with help from the High Court
A sobering Morning for America and its women.,..
Interesting…….
Gas prices dropped about .20 a gallon around my way in the last two days…..
Morning all…….
The 5th January 6 Committee Hearing
The January 6 Committee today plans to turn its focus to how Donald Trump tried to enlist the Justice Department in his efforts to cling to power…….
Politicalwire
Well there goes “settled law”. I wonder if Susan Collins is happy with her vote for Brett Kavanaugh.
Ah?
She’s STILL a good party person……
This is gonna get worst I feel…
Alito IS getting his revenge against the courts ‘Rights’ rulings…..
Good to hear from ya Scott!