(02-25-2021, 10:57 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/540625-mcconnell-says-hed-back-trump-as-2024-gop-nominee?fbclid=IwAR0BntT6E39YHRAFU0mEcW37MUL7jGQcyMG9fnrSIC8jh_DOoAa2DeJpFpQ

Mitch was asked if he'd support Trump if he was the party's nominee in 2024. He said "absolutely".

11 days ago he said:

"Former President Trump’s actions preceding the riot were a disgraceful dereliction of duty"

"There is no question that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of that day."

"“We have a criminal justice system in this country. We have civil litigation. And former presidents are not immune from being held accountable by either one."



But he'd still support him?

(02-26-2021, 09:16 AM)GMDino Wrote: Just came to post this in the impeachment thread:

McConnell on speech he gave excoriating Trump 12 days ago: "Well look, my point is, what happened in the past is not something that's relevant now."

And on whether he blames Trump for losing 2 US Senate seats in Georgia: "I don't have any further observations to make about that" pic.twitter.com/lzCV6nrmPG

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 25, 2021

 



It's disgusting but not surprising.  Party over everything: people and principles.  

(02-26-2021, 12:50 PM)Stewy Wrote: It's actually personal power over everything.  

And it doesn't matter what he says now.  The sheeple only care about what is said within 6 months of the election.  I'll tune back in in the spring of 2024.....

And he isn't dumb.....Trump won't be running in 2024 because he's going to be in jail or broke, thus why Mitch can support him now because he knows Trump won't be running.  So Mitch supports him now, knowing Trump has no chance to run, thus staying strong RIGHT, without any real risk of having to deal with Trump in the future.  It is a savvy political move.....like everything else he does.

(02-26-2021, 12:50 PM)Stewy Wrote: It's actually personal power over everything.  

And it doesn't matter what he says now.  The sheeple only care about what is said within 6 months of the election.  I'll tune back in in the spring of 2024.....

And he isn't dumb.....Trump won't be running in 2024 because he's going to be in jail or broke, thus why Mitch can support him now because he knows Trump won't be running.  So Mitch supports him now, knowing Trump has no chance to run, thus staying strong RIGHT, without any real risk of having to deal with Trump in the future.  It is a savvy political move.....like everything else he does.

(02-26-2021, 01:28 PM)GMDino Wrote: You have more faith in the legal system catching rich people than I do.  

He's speaking at CPAC this weekend.  And his minions will keep him in the news for years.

(02-26-2021, 09:11 AM)Nately120 Wrote: Like any relationship you enter into with a nut, it ain't over until he/she says it's over.  Mitch is going to have to bow to Trump until one of them is dead n buried.

I wonder who Trump's VP will be.

(02-27-2021, 03:25 AM)Tiger Teeth Wrote:

#CPAC2021 poll w/o Trump

Ron DeSantis: 43%
Kristi Noem: 11%
Don Jr: 8%
Mike Pompeo: 7%
Ted Cruz: 7%
Tucker Carlson: 3%
Josh Hawley: 3%
Nikki Haley: 3%
Ivanka: 3%
Rand Paul: 2%
... and Mike Pence: 1%

— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) February 28, 2021

(02-26-2021, 09:16 AM)GMDino Wrote: It's disgusting but not surprising.  Party over everything: people and principles.  

(02-28-2021, 05:49 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: The straw poll with Trump had him taking it.

#CPAC2021 poll w/o Trump

Ron DeSantis: 43%
Kristi Noem: 11%
Don Jr: 8%
Mike Pompeo: 7%
Ted Cruz: 7%
Tucker Carlson: 3%
Josh Hawley: 3%
Nikki Haley: 3%
Ivanka: 3%
Rand Paul: 2%
... and Mike Pence: 1%

— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) February 28, 2021

(03-01-2021, 05:38 PM)Dill Wrote: Interesting that boot lickers like Cruz and Pence and Graham don't attract support.

Kind of makes sense, if you want a STRONGMEN for leaders, but don't see how that conflicts with the demand for total Trump fealty.

(03-02-2021, 12:40 AM)jason Wrote: Every last one of them on that list are boot lickers... With the exception of Haley. It'll be sorta amusing in 3 years (contingent on Trump not trying to kill himself like he did this past summer) when Trump's up there on stage slinging mud, and belting out new lil nicknames for Hawley, DeSantis, and whoever else is in the race. Loyalty is a one way street when it comes to Donald Trump.

(02-26-2021, 12:50 PM)Stewy Wrote: And he isn't dumb.....Trump won't be running in 2024 because he's going to be in jail or broke, thus why Mitch can support him now because he knows Trump won't be running.  So Mitch supports him now, knowing Trump has no chance to run, thus staying strong RIGHT, without any real risk of having to deal with Trump in the future.  It is a savvy political move.....like everything else he does.

(03-02-2021, 02:55 AM)Benton Wrote: I've interviewed Mitch multiple times. I will say this: I've never met someone so unable to answer a straight question. Followup: I've never had anyone walk out of an interview because of his inability to answer a straight question... Except Mitch.

The questions in common were: "What are some details of your job plan?" "Will you reduce SS payouts?"  "Medical costs are a concern for our readers, what do you think Congress can do to address that issue?"

(03-02-2021, 04:27 AM)Dill Wrote: Not sure about that Stew.   Trump's run is not over yet. 

You don't think McConnell's row with Trump will affect his leadership position in the Senate?