• morphballganon@lemmy.world
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        2 years ago

        I think your 2nd paragraph there has merit but I had already downvoted you for your first. Once he has a conviction, the GOP will immediately dump him. Conservative news will be all about whichever other contenders will be in the top spot.

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          To paraphrase Stephen Miller, the democrats just don’t get it. This is no longer about law, but about power.

          They’re about to grab the brass ring and so few people understand.

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          Once he has a conviction, the GOP will immediately dump him. How can you be sure? Trump did lots of things that would normally by disqualifying but somehow the GOP still supports him.

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            Add a double line break to separate your thoughts from the quote.

            Good question. I’m not sure. The current talking point is that he’s fine because there’s no conviction. I suppose they could move the goal posts, but hopefully enough of them respect the law enough to not cause trouble.

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          I don’t know that the GOP would dump him. I think they’ll do whatever their base does and if that means doubling down on a convict then there we go…