Trump douses White House hopes of Cruz, Rubio and others

[mystery-ak]

 Trump douses White House hopes of Cruz, Rubio and others

The GOP's crowded bench will have to remain seated — possibly for a long time.

By Burgess Everett

11/27/16 07:42 AM EST

Early this month, a long list of Republicans stood poised to lead the party forward after yet another crushing White House defeat. The GOP would have a menu of options to take on Hillary Clinton in 2020: the hard-edged conservatism of Ted Cruz, the lofty oratory of Marco Rubio, the earnest wonkery of Paul Ryan or the brawny national security vision of Tom Cotton.

Instead, the GOP’s crowded bench of 40-something upstarts will have to remain seated. Their short-term presidential hopes have been essentially extinguished by Trump’s conquest of both the Republican Party and Clinton.

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http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/donald-trump-republicans-cruz-rubio-231717

[Right_in_Virginia]

Their short-term presidential hopes have been essentially extinguished by Trump’s conquest of both the Republican Party and Clinton.

How nice of Politico to keep the Republican circular firing squad active.

Both men will be in their fifties in four or eight years ... and will have benefited from a little more "seasoning", perfectly positioned for another run--or a couple of runs--at the gold ring. 

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Trump douses White House hopes of Cruz, Rubio and others

The GOP's crowded bench will have to remain seated — possibly for a long time.

By Burgess Everett

11/27/16 07:42 AM EST

Early this month, a long list of Republicans stood poised to lead the party forward after yet another crushing White House defeat. The GOP would have a menu of options to take on Hillary Clinton in 2020: the hard-edged conservatism of Ted Cruz, the lofty oratory of Marco Rubio, the earnest wonkery of Paul Ryan or the brawny national security vision of Tom Cotton.

Instead, the GOP’s crowded bench of 40-something upstarts will have to remain seated. Their short-term presidential hopes have been essentially extinguished by Trump’s conquest of both the Republican Party and Clinton.

more
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/donald-trump-republicans-cruz-rubio-231717

Trump will destroy the GOP and conservatism.

[cato potatoe]

Trump will destroy the GOP and conservatism.

He will go to war with congressional conservatives, on matters of spending and deficits.  They will have an opportunity to distinguish themselves from Trump during that time, even though they'll be outnumbered.

[Right_in_Virginia]

He will go to war with congressional conservatives, on matters of spending and deficits.  They will have an opportunity to distinguish themselves from Trump during that time, even though they'll be outnumbered.

Why not wait and see what happens @cato potatoe ?  In the meantime, Conservatives should read The Art of the Deal, cross their t's and dot their i's on policy, and take their seat at the table prepared to make their case for the benefit of the American people.

Conservatives have a voice in this administration.  They should use it wisely and often---not for battle, not to "distinguish"---but to tangibly help the American citizen.   

[Sanguine]

Why not wait and see what happens @cato potatoe ?  In the meantime, Conservatives should read The Art of the Deal, cross their t's and dot their i's on policy, and take their seat at the table prepared to make their case for the benefit of the American people.

Conservatives have a voice in this administration.  They should use it wisely and often---not for battle, not to "distinguish"---but to tangibly help the American citizen.

Have you read it, @Right_in_Virginia?  I have to admit I've only read parts of it.

[starstruck]

Trump douses White House hopes of Cruz, Rubio and others

The GOP's crowded bench will have to remain seated — possibly for a long time.

By Burgess Everett

11/27/16 07:42 AM EST

Early this month, a long list of Republicans stood poised to lead the party forward after yet another crushing White House defeat. The GOP would have a menu of options to take on Hillary Clinton in 2020: the hard-edged conservatism of Ted Cruz, the lofty oratory of Marco Rubio, the earnest wonkery of Paul Ryan or the brawny national security vision of Tom Cotton.

Instead, the GOP’s crowded bench of 40-something upstarts will have to remain seated. Their short-term presidential hopes have been essentially extinguished by Trump’s conquest of both the Republican Party and Clinton.

more
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/donald-trump-republicans-cruz-rubio-231717

Since there has been a whole lot of campaign promise backtracking going on, I would think this prognostication is a bit premature.

[Cripplecreek]

He will go to war with congressional conservatives, on matters of spending and deficits.  They will have an opportunity to distinguish themselves from Trump during that time, even though they'll be outnumbered.

There will definitely be some big fights between them and that's a good thing.

[TomSea]

There will be all new faces too; Tom Cotton might be a good future nominee for the party.

It takes more to be a conservative than just regurgitating what Rush Limbaugh says. Action is needed also.

[cato potatoe]

Why not wait and see what happens @cato potatoe ?  In the meantime, Conservatives should read The Art of the Deal, cross their t's and dot their i's on policy, and take their seat at the table prepared to make their case for the benefit of the American people.

Conservatives have a voice in this administration.  They should use it wisely and often---not for battle, not to "distinguish"---but to tangibly help the American citizen.

Here's the problem: after the campaign Trump ran, there is no mandate for his plan, nor is there a mandate for conservatism.  Trump's budget was scored to raise the public debt from 77 to 105 percent of GDP over the next ten years!  If Paul Ryan has the guts to tell him [no] then it's going to get ugly.

[Emjay]

Trump will destroy the GOP and conservatism.

I think he will make it stronger.

[Emjay]

Have you read it, @Right_in_Virginia?  I have to admit I've only read parts of it.

I read the ghost writer's take on it ... not flattering.

[Emjay]

What?  That can't be you, @Emjay, saying that.  It just can't be.

I meant that he will alienate the sane wing of the Party and make them more amenable to real conservatives.  I don't think he will last out his term.

[Cripplecreek]

I meant that he will alienate the sane wing of the Party and make them more amenable to real conservatives.  I don't think he will last out his term.

Let's hope so.

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

I meant that he will alienate the sane wing of the Party and make them more amenable to real conservatives.  I don't think he will last out his term.

Agreed. Whether he's our first impeached and convicted president or resigns is up to him.

[starstruck]

There will be no fights.

I predict a knock down drag out for the next four years.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbG6Xac61oE

[TomSea]

Hopefully, it will be 8 years of Trump followed by 8 years of Pence. So, I see it as being far in the future when someone else will run on the ticket as President for the GOP besides Trump and Pence.

[TomSea]

Since there has been a whole lot of campaign promise backtracking going on, I would think this prognostication is a bit premature.

Only if one takes the mainstream media as gospel.

[Oceander]

Rubio should be well-seasoned and ready to take on then-president Warren in 2024.

[Gov Bean Counter]

Trump will be impeached within two years...

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Trump will be impeached within two years...

I"m beginning to think he'll be 25th amendment'd out, frankly.

[Smokin Joe]

Hopefully, it will be 8 years of Trump followed by 8 years of Pence. So, I see it as being far in the future when someone else will run on the ticket as President for the GOP besides Trump and Pence.

Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.

[geronl]

Pence sold out his principles and Trump never had any.

I sincerely hope they don't make it to inauguration before they are impeached

[Gov Bean Counter]

I"m beginning to think he'll be 25th amendment'd out, frankly.

...and there's that.

[libertybele]

I think he will make it stronger.

Agreed.