It's on: Republicans already maneuvering to succeed Trump in 2024

[mystery-ak]

It's on: Republicans already maneuvering to succeed Trump in 2024
by David M. Drucker
 | March 05, 2019 07:00 AM



Top Republicans loyal to President Trump are already jockeying to succeed him in 2024 - or even in 2020, an unusual dynamic spawned by the uncertainty of a White House invariably embroiled in controversy.

The moves are subtle and can be plausibly explained as something other than preparation for a presidential run. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in early primary campaign battleground Iowa to reassure voters about Trump’s trade policy. Nikki Haley, former ambassador to the United Nations, has formed a conservative nonprofit to influence policymakers. Vice President Mike Pence’s well-developed political operation was built to service his boss.

But GOP insiders concede that politically ambitious Republicans such as these three have ulterior motives.

“A couple of people are trying to be prepared in case Trump didn’t run for some reason,” Charlie Black, a veteran Republican operative, told the Washington Examiner. “The others are keeping their powder dry and just trying to position themselves for ’24.”

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[Sanguine]

Where is the story in all of this?

[Chosen Daughter]

I want to know about 2020.

[dfwgator]

Abbott 2024!

[libertybele]

I want to know about 2020.

Trump? I think he will run unopposed.  He has too much of a following.  That is why the DEMS continue to try to bring him down. Besides, who would run against him?  Mittens?   He'd be a losing proposition.

[Jazzhead]

I want to know about 2020.

So do I.   It's the Dems that will force Trump to run for re-election,  figuring that's the best way to elect a socialist.   I hope that Republicans can convince the President to get back to his family and businesses after his maverick four-year run to change the political dynamic.   

[truth_seeker]

In the early days of 2016 I stated my favorites to be Walker and Perry, GOP Governors with good records.

Is there anybody of that caliber, now?

[Jazzhead]

In the early days of 2016 I stated my favorites to be Walker and Perry, GOP Governors with good records.

Is there anybody of that caliber, now?

Nikki Haley is a former governor with a good record.   She's my choice. 

[Sanguine]

Nikki Haley is a former governor with a good record.   She's my choice.

Good record?  When did that happen?

[libertybele]

So do I.   It's the Dems that will force Trump to run for re-election,  figuring that's the best way to elect a socialist.   I hope that Republicans can convince the President to get back to his family and businesses after his maverick four-year run to change the political dynamic.   

After listening to his CPAC speech, I don't think his intentions are to step down. His age isn't doing him any favors, but it certainly doesn't seem that the presidency has affected his stamina.  He is definitely high energy and an achiever. 

Who does the GOP have that is going to run against him other than those that ran against him before?? The only one that I can think of, and I don't see him opposing Trump, is DeSantis. I think he would make an excellent president and certainly very conservative and I really hope that he is thinking about 2024.

Secondly, do you really think that the DEMS aren't going to continue to crucify anyone that dares run against them?  They are going to continue smear campaigns against anyone running under the GOP umbrella.

[libertybele]

In the early days of 2016 I stated my favorites to be Walker and Perry, GOP Governors with good records.

Is there anybody of that caliber, now?

I wouldn't exactly call them governors without baggage.  Cruz, Lee, DeSantis IMHO would be much better choices.  On the female side, Haley is the only one that comes to mind.  However, I just don't see any of them opposing Trump.

[Jazzhead]

Secondly, do you really think that the DEMS aren't going to continue to crucify anyone that dares run against them?  They are going to continue smear campaigns against anyone running under the GOP umbrella.

Of course.  But Trump provides the Dems with a surfeit of ammunition.  He also allows the Dems to make the election a referendum on Trump, rather than a referendum on racialist identity politics and socialism.   

[Sanguine]

I wouldn't exactly call them governors without baggage.  Cruz, Lee, DeSantis IMHO would be much better choices.  On the female side, Haley is the only one that comes to mind.  However, I just don't see any of them opposing Trump.

Nikki Haley: much good accomplished, much damage done, much potential squandered - http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,353645.new.html#new

[libertybele]

Of course.  But Trump provides the Dems with a surfeit of ammunition.  He also allows the Dems to make the election a referendum on Trump, rather than a referendum on racialist identity politics and socialism.   

I suppose it depends on how you look at it.  There is so far, no definitive evidence that Trump colluded with Russia.  Yet, the investigation is nearing 2 years. It wouldn't have mattered if Cruz had won, they would have conjured up some sort of drama; perhaps even Russian collusion!

[TomSea]

Dan Crenshaw is the future of the GOP, at least, TX GOP, Cruz is now old hat.

[libertybele]

Nikki Haley: much good accomplished, much damage done, much potential squandered - http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,353645.new.html#new

Certainly the information is noted. Thank you.  Off the top of my head, I couldn't think of another GOP female that might potentially run in 2024.

[XenaLee]

Abbott 2024!

I could support that.  But.... just wait for the rats to start mocking the disabled as soon as he announces.  It's a given.   

[libertybele]

I could support that.  But.... just wait for the rats to start mocking the disabled as soon as he announces.  It's a given.   

If his disability is an opportunity for them to state that he isn't fit for the office of President, of course they will.

[truth_seeker]

If his disability is an opportunity for them to state that he isn't fit for the office of President, of course they will.

Inconvenienced, not disabled.


Life changed, but it was not over.

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

Certainly the information is noted. Thank you.  Off the top of my head, I couldn't think of another GOP female that might potentially run in 2024.

 

Meghan McCain

[Free Vulcan]

Hey, how about this: Do your job and have a spine for the next 5 years and you'll likely get a ton of support!

[Formerly Once-Ler]

Nikki Haley is a former governor with a good record.   She's my choice.

I couldn't agree more.  She would be a First Woman President my daughters could be proud of.