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LeftInTX

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13. Unpredictable.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Wed Apr 17, 2024, 09:28 AM

Apr 17

Reagan's influence is still around

Nixon's influence petered out with Ford. (Nixon wasn't all that different from Eisenhower and he didn't obliterate FDR's, JFK's or LBJ's programs).

McCarthy's influence died when he left the senate. It revived with Ted Cruz.

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How soon before Trump loses his influence on government? [View all] no_hypocrisy Apr 17 OP

I think it happens if he loses in November bearsfootball516 Apr 17 #1

In my mind, predictions of... Hugin Apr 17 #2

Sadly, and obviously naively, MyOwnPeace Apr 17 #3

I'm feeling you on that... Hugin Apr 17 #7

I remember that day SO well...................... MyOwnPeace Apr 17 #11

Not soon enough. 2naSalit Apr 17 #4

1) Loses third election, 2) Convicted of crimes, 3) Flees to Russia, 4) Falls out of 5th floor window sop Apr 17 #5

Oh, my! That is terrible! What if someone is standing under that window? Midnight Writer Apr 17 #6

Squished....... MyOwnPeace Apr 17 #12

From ETTD to ETFOGS (Everything Trump Falls On Gets Squished) sop Apr 17 #16

Is there a non-Trump GOP? Johonny Apr 17 #8

Liz Cheney said it best. One day Trump will be gone and their dishonor will remain Walleye Apr 17 #9

Trump is just a Putin puppet, Putin will still be in charge when Trump is gone. Irish_Dem Apr 17 #10

Unpredictable. LeftInTX Apr 17 #13

When his phone/camera is taken from him. Jirel Apr 17 #14

When Republicans lose big repeatedly, over several election cycles JHB Apr 17 #15

When he starts a new party (MAGAmerican) which requires an Entrance fee, Loyalty Oath, and NDA. Ping Tung Apr 17 #17