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MadameButterfly

(4,186 posts)
38. Yeah, why spend a whole year campaigning when the job isn't open?
Tue May 26, 2026, 03:46 PM
8 hrs ago

In fact, he's probably being told not to run. Either because it threatens Trump, or because Trump is going to hand it to him when he dies sometime after 2028, so just sit tight.

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An extraordinary loser. Concedes defeat before he enters the starting blocks . . . Journeyman 10 hrs ago #1
This is funny. The GOP can't nominate somebody without pissing off either the maga crowd Or normal Republicans. Walleye 10 hrs ago #2
There must be proof of something really bad on him. Irish_Dem 10 hrs ago #3
His birth certificate says that he is, in fact, himself. mr715 8 hrs ago #24
Perhaps the tech psychos realized not fooled 8 hrs ago #36
Yep. Something happened. Irish_Dem 8 hrs ago #39
Maybe he's hoping that the stank of Trump will be off him by 2032, Ocelot II 10 hrs ago #4
He must know Trump is not leaving. N/T AloeVera 9 hrs ago #5
Lights out, America, once the traitor is inside WH bunker. Kid Berwyn 9 hrs ago #11
I fully expect an AI Trump to take over Diraven 8 hrs ago #23
Would AI Trump be either artificial or intelligent? mr715 8 hrs ago #25
If hes dumb enough to put himself down there, all we need do is weld the doors shut. Volaris 8 hrs ago #27
How horribly dystopian! AloeVera 8 hrs ago #30
Fire! Fire! Kid Berwyn 7 hrs ago #45
Yeah, why spend a whole year campaigning when the job isn't open? MadameButterfly 8 hrs ago #38
Or... because his last name isn't Trump. How does the Trump Dynasty sound? AloeVera 6 hrs ago #54
He probably knows that Don Jr. is the anointed choice to run for President in 2028. generalbetrayus 9 hrs ago #6
This is sad news. It means Vance thinks Trump is going to survive till 2028. surfered 9 hrs ago #7
Didn't think of that crazylikafox 8 hrs ago #20
Or maybe not MadameButterfly 8 hrs ago #40
At this point, I am expecting the 2028 "nominee" to be: Tommy Carcetti 9 hrs ago #8
George Takei is an American Treasure! calimary 9 hrs ago #9
I doubt it. mwmisses4289 9 hrs ago #10
I'm not surprised...he has a personality of a wet paper towel. Serves him right too, to think that he's truly SWBTATTReg 9 hrs ago #12
I'm sure he still wants it and thinks he is worthy MadameButterfly 8 hrs ago #41
Wants to be governor of Cuba? malaise 9 hrs ago #13
Vizier of Iran mr715 8 hrs ago #26
Close. It was reported his mentor, Peter Thiel has acquired a compound in Argentina so he'll go, too Deuxcents 7 hrs ago #46
Oh My! malaise 7 hrs ago #47
Yep..Barrio Parque in Buenos Aires..17,200 sq feet in heavily guarded, elite mansion. Plenty of room for Vance and kids Deuxcents 7 hrs ago #49
I think Vance and Paxton would be the dream team. Torchlight 9 hrs ago #14
I know he's being sarcastic. But we need somone like Vance on their ticket. progressoid 9 hrs ago #15
George Takei is a treasure! ABC123Easy 9 hrs ago #16
Who knew? Couchie can read polls! C_U_L8R 9 hrs ago #17
If he said this he's probably lying. skypilot 8 hrs ago #18
The Daily Heil is a RW shitrag, has been for 130 years. Celerity 8 hrs ago #19
Rats Jumping Off the Ship ninjanurse 8 hrs ago #21
Because he will lose. I wonder if he knows that Trump will endorse someone else. Renew Deal 8 hrs ago #22
Mini Me has learned scamming at the feet of the master, so it's probably time to cash in. Vinca 8 hrs ago #28
Smirky cheeks doesnt like to work hard BlueWaveNeverEnd 8 hrs ago #29
Would like to see him out of politics all together BeneteauBum 8 hrs ago #31
He wants to step away from politics to spend more time with his couches. LudwigPastorius 8 hrs ago #32
1. He knows he'd probably get clobbered in the election Warpy 8 hrs ago #33
Divorce coming? Johonny 8 hrs ago #34
I think he's got a "secret" thing going on ... FakeNoose 7 hrs ago #48
The GOP ticket is going to be Tucker Carlson and LuvLoogie 8 hrs ago #35
Abdicating Jilly_in_VA 8 hrs ago #37
Because he knows trump doesn't intend to leave? radical noodle 7 hrs ago #42
I'm heartbroken MustLoveBeagles 7 hrs ago #43
There's gonna be an election in '28?? WestMichRad 7 hrs ago #44
Vance has two sets of backers... slightlv 7 hrs ago #50
Did he give the usual excuse? He wants to spend more time with his couch? dem4decades 6 hrs ago #51
Usha is unacceptable by one part of the MAGA coalition delisen 6 hrs ago #52
Month or so ago it was noted that Vance was on the outs Strelnikov_ 6 hrs ago #53
Maybe it would help him if he tried to act like a bigger asshole? struggle4progress 6 hrs ago #55
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