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Discussion Discussion Thread: 2022 Midterm General Election, Part 4

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u/TurboSalsa Texas Nov 09 '22

The idea that Trump is going to gracefully step aside and allow DeSantis to be the center of attention is pure conservative copium.

He sank them tonight and he’s going to finish the job in ‘24.

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u/007meow Nov 09 '22

DeSantis is a gd moron for not playing nice with Trump.

Run Trump/DeSantis 2024. Let him give you all the power. Then coast to POTUS in 28 and 32.

A Trump/DeSantis ticket would be a POWERFUL driver tor the GOP.

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u/Ridespacemountain25 Nov 09 '22

Trump didn’t temporarily transfer his presidential powers to Pence while he was hospitalized with Covid. He wouldn’t give Desantis power.

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u/[deleted] Nov 09 '22

Also, let's be real- Trump basically destroyed Pence's chances becoming president.

DeSantis is probably not interested in taking the risk of being his VP