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0 pointsChatGTP3y ago0 comments

No at all a Trump fan but another one of these things that could easily backfire and make him look like a hero.

It wreaks of some type of attempt to politically assassinate him before the next election.

Like I said, not a fan, just kind of seems suspicious.

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I find it interesting to consider “who would the Democrats most prefer to run against in 2024?”

If the economy is weak, I think they’d rather run against Trump (who has a base that’s fiercely loyal but more narrow) rather than a GOP candidate who will pull the majority of Trump’s base but also a wider swath from the “center” population by hammering on the economy.

If the economy is strong, historically it doesn’t matter much who the incumbent runs against.

mrguyorama3y ago

Those people in the "center" are so disingenuous. They "aren't republicans" but they will criticize democrats for anything and suddenly be "concerned about the economy" when gas prices raise a few cents. It's pathetic.

Meanwhile the economy and government budget regularly do better under Democrats but noooooo only Democrats have to face the """"economy is doing poorly"""" nonsense.

sokoloff3y ago

I think plenty of the center are happy to criticize both parties when they do stupid things (as is healthy and appropriate, IMO).

Fervent supporters of a particular side might notice a lot more when their party is criticized.

MontgomeryPi23y ago

Bingo. This strategy doesn't 'backfire' if it helps Trump become the 2024 GOP candidate. Feature not bug.

mcphage3y ago

> another one of these things that could easily backfire and make him look like a hero

That's Trump's real accomplishment—complain so loudly that the idea of being held accountable for your crimes makes you look like a hero.

sowbug3y ago

*reeks

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sokoloff3y ago

I find it interesting to consider “who would the Democrats most prefer to run against in 2024?”

If the economy is strong, historically it doesn’t matter much who the incumbent runs against.

mrguyorama3y ago

Meanwhile the economy and government budget regularly do better under Democrats but noooooo only Democrats have to face the """"economy is doing poorly"""" nonsense.

sokoloff3y ago

I think plenty of the center are happy to criticize both parties when they do stupid things (as is healthy and appropriate, IMO).

Fervent supporters of a particular side might notice a lot more when their party is criticized.

MontgomeryPi23y ago

Bingo. This strategy doesn't 'backfire' if it helps Trump become the 2024 GOP candidate. Feature not bug.

mcphage3y ago

> another one of these things that could easily backfire and make him look like a hero

That's Trump's real accomplishment—complain so loudly that the idea of being held accountable for your crimes makes you look like a hero.

sowbug3y ago

*reeks

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