I'm a Trump voter. Everyone here knows that.
Over the past few months, I haven't taken personal shots at Ron DeSantis. There was no reason to do so. He's doing a fine job as governor of Florida, he's probably the most effective Republican governor today.
But it was a mistake for him to attempt a challenge against the obvious nominee, at least this time 'round. All that's resulted from this is bad political blood that didn't need to be shed. He's just not ready yet.
I will look forward to Mr. DeSantis running again in 2028 -- regardless of whether or not Mr. Trump wins or loses. 4 years from now, Mr. DeSantis will have completed two full terms as governor, and will have 2027 and 2028 to prepare for his run at the presidency.
And I'm also on record in this forum for stating that I realize that even Mr. Trump will have a difficult time defeating The Party's underground and above-ground election apparatus in 2024. I rate his chances as no better than 50-50, maybe even not quite that good. The left is growing too strong in too many places.
But having said that, I can confidently predict that not one other Republican presidential nominee -- NO ONE -- would have a better chance than Mr. Trump at winning, regardless.
Nikki Haley?
Tim Scott?
Chris Christie?
Ramaswamy?
C'mon folks, stop the b.s.
For many of the posters in this forum -- members who are certainly smarter than me -- it's time to look reality in the face.
Win or lose, you know who "the candidate" is gonna be for our side.
You can vote for the party when the time comes, or... shirk away in your self-satisfaction.
Carry on...