Trump to Hold Massive Rally in the Face of Bragg’s Potential Indictment

[Kamaji]

I am wondering if it has EVER happened.

I did a quick google and came up with instances where it has happened.  E.g., on this quora thread:  https://www.quora.com/Will-states-extradite-for-a-misdemeanor

[catfish1957]

I did a quick google and came up with instances where it has happened.  E.g., on this quora thread:  https://www.quora.com/Will-states-extradite-for-a-misdemeanor

Thanks...  Seems they are isolated to state line locations.  Throughout that thread I couldn't find one example of one going 7 states. 

Seems this would truly be precedent setting.

[sneakypete]

Thanks...  Seems they are isolated to state line locations.  Throughout that thread I couldn't find one example of one going 7 states. 

Seems this would truly be precedent setting.

@catfish1957

I would THINK that at one point or another an obviously political prosecution like this can backfire if the prosecution never makes an honest effort to bring it to trial,and end up turning up votes for the candidate they were trying to torpedo?

[catfish1957]

@catfish1957

I would THINK that at one point or another an obviously political prosecution like this can backfire if the prosecution never makes an honest effort to bring it to trial,and end up turning up votes for the candidate they were trying to torpedo?

I think it would really consolidate and reenforce his base, but lets step back a moment, and think what would be the overall impact on the 2024 election if a mug shot of Trump existed.

I think it hurts him with moderate voters.  The general sheeple doesn't care about the details...   they just want soundbites and 10 second clips. All they will remember is Orange on Orange and a sneering Trump.

Roe v. Wade in 2022 was a good example, and how the dims exploited it

[Maj. Bill Martin]

My understanding is that there are ways under NY law to make this a felony.  The lowest level possible, but still a felony.

Not that I don't think the entire thing is bogus and politically motivated, because it is.  And one thing that confirms that is the timing.  This case, the threatened case in Ga., etc. all could have been brought a year ago.  They weren't either because they didn't have merit, or the Democrat DA's were timing it to interfere with his campaign as much as possible, which is absolutely reprehensible.

[Right_in_Virginia]

@Right_in_Virginia  ???? It is absurd for Trump to even say this when DeSantis hasn't even declared he's running!! "It's a time for choosing??? Seriously??? 

The Orange One is unhinged!

I'm reading your posts @libertybele and thinking Trump being "unhinged" isn't what you should be concerned about.

[Kamaji]

@catfish1957

I would THINK that at one point or another an obviously political prosecution like this can backfire if the prosecution never makes an honest effort to bring it to trial,and end up turning up votes for the candidate they were trying to torpedo?

Always a risk, but Trump is currently doing his level best to make sure that doesn't happen.

[sneakypete]

I think it would really consolidate and reenforce his base, but lets step back a moment, and think what would be the overall impact on the 2024 election if a mug shot of Trump existed.

I think it hurts him with moderate voters.  The general sheeple doesn't care about the details...   they just want soundbites and 10 second clips. All they will remember is Orange on Orange and a sneering Trump.

Roe v. Wade in 2022 was a good example, and how the dims exploited it

@catfish1957

I guess it could go  either way,depending on who is reading about it and where they live.

[catfish1957]

@catfish1957

I guess it could go  either way,depending on who is reading about it and where they live.

Yeah,  but Trump or any other GOP candiate needs purple states to become POTUS.

Whether he pulls 60% vs. 80% in Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma means nothing.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

Yeah,  but Trump or any other GOP candiate needs purple states to become POTUS.

Whether he pulls 60% vs. 80% in Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma means nothing.

Whether Trump is the victim of a blatantly political prosecution certainly will impact how I judge those prosecuting Trump, but it won't impact my view of Trump himself, or how I plan to vote.

[libertybele]

I'm reading your posts @libertybele and thinking Trump being "unhinged" isn't what you should be concerned about.

 

[kevindavis007]

Yeah,  but Trump or any other GOP candiate needs purple states to become POTUS.

Whether he pulls 60% vs. 80% in Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma means nothing.

@catfish1957


I'm not so sure about Texas.


I think Trump is going to lose Georgia, Arizona, and North Carolina.


Along with Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania again.


So yes he will lose the purple states. 

[libertybele]

@catfish1957


I'm not so sure about Texas.


I think Trump is going to lose Georgia, Arizona, and North Carolina.


Along with Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania again.


So yes he will lose the purple states.

Agreed and IMO if he keeps attacking DeSantis he may lose Florida as well.  Consider that DeSantis won counties in the mid-terms that no other governor has won in a very, very long time.  Mostly poor and Latino areas.

[kevindavis007]

Agreed and IMO if he keeps attacking DeSantis he may lose Florida as well.  Consider that DeSantis won counties in the mid-terms that no other governor has won in a very, very long time.  Mostly poor and Latino areas.

Agreed.. In reality, he has no path to victory in the General Election.

[Kamaji]

Apparently, the rally-attendees weren't so hot on Trump attacking DeSantis.

Read the crowd, Don: Trump Waco rally crowd goes QUIET as he mocks Ron DeSantis.

[libertybele]

Agreed.. In reality, he has no path to victory in the General Election.

No path to victory in the General Election is a very distinct possibility.  Also, what's to prevent another election from being stolen??

[cato potatoe]

No path to victory in the General Election is a very distinct possibility.  Also, what's to prevent another election from being stolen??

Fraud exists, but is overrated.  It mainly serves as a ready-made excuse for Trump supporters who do not want to take ownership in their decision.  I see most of them repeating some version of "it won't matter who is nominated because ... "  Republicans simply have to adapt to 21st century voting habits, and maximize the early vote, as DeSantis did in Florida.

[LMAO]

Fraud exists, but is overrated.  It mainly serves as a ready-made excuse for Trump supporters who do not want to take ownership in their decision.  I see most of them repeating some version of "it won't matter who is nominated because ... "  Republicans simply have to adapt to 21st century voting habits, and maximize the early vote, as DeSantis did in Florida.

And I’ve never heard a good explanation as to why Republicans did much better in downticket races than anticipated in 2020 if the race was a complete robbery

[Maj. Bill Martin]

And I’ve never heard a good explanation as to why Republicans did much better in downticket races than anticipated in 2020 if the race was a complete robbery

There are so many people out there who just hated Trump.   I supported Trump in both 2016 and 2020, had friends/relatives who weren't flaming lefties, and they were absolutely closed to the idea of voting for him.  And not because of how he portrayed in the media - it was because the stuff that came out of his own mouth.  Especially women.  Those voters are never coming back to him, ever.

[cato potatoe]

I think Trump is going to lose Georgia, Arizona, and North Carolina.

I was a little surprised he held onto North Carolina last time, albeit barely.  Biden smoked him in the urban areas.  Dems have won them lately, but this time it wasn't even close.  For the same reasons, Texas is more of a problem than people realize.

[kevindavis007]

I was a little surprised he held onto North Carolina last time, albeit barely.  Biden smoked him in the urban areas.  Dems have won them lately, but this time it wasn't even close.  For the same reasons, Texas is more of a problem than people realize.

Same here I see two scenarios:


1. Trump is on the top ticket with Cruz running for reelection which is going to be an issue for Cruz. Cruz can lose. Hell in 2018 he almost lost to Beto.


2. DeSantis or someone else on the top ticket Cruz will win, but not a blowout.


Texas is NOT a safe red state anymore.

[sneakypete]

I was a little surprised he held onto North Carolina last time, albeit barely.  Biden smoked him in the urban areas.  Dems have won them lately, but this time it wasn't even close.  For the same reasons, Texas is more of a problem than people realize.

@cato potatoe

Regardless of who  you are or what party you represent, it's hard to beat offers/promises of "free money if you vote for me!",and that is what the cities have to offer these days.

Truthfully,did ANY of you expect to see state and city governments like we now have in places like Oregon,California,and Washington state?

Like all of you,I have seen photos and read news stories from all of them,and still have a hard time believing it is true.

[Fishrrman]

catfish wrote:
"Yeah,  but Trump or any other GOP candiate needs purple states to become POTUS.
Whether he pulls 60% vs. 80% in Wyoming, Texas, Oklahoma means nothing"

I've explained why numerous times in the forum, but no one ever seems to respond, even to tell me I'm full of it.

Latest example:
https://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,494778.msg2801086.html#msg2801086

[berdie]

Same here I see two scenarios:


1. Trump is on the top ticket with Cruz running for reelection which is going to be an issue for Cruz. Cruz can lose. Hell in 2018 he almost lost to Beto.


2. DeSantis or someone else on the top ticket Cruz will win, but not a blowout.


Texas is NOT a safe red state anymore.

No we are not safe.

But imho, Cruz's near loss was due to an influx of Dems, an influx of out of state money for Beto...and the crap that Trump threw at him. Yes, I hold him responsible to a degree.

[kevindavis007]

https://twitter.com/BasedBarryFan/status/1639776265098895362