Posted on 07/21/2023 8:57:27 AM PDT by SoConPubbie
Many people said it was likely to happen and indeed it has. Vivek Ramaswamy has now overtaken Ron DeSantis to become the top loser to Donald Trump in the GOP primary race. According to a Kaplan Strategies poll [LINK HERE] Ron DeSantis has now dropped to third place in the presidential preference polling.
KAPLAN – “Vivek Ramaswamy, biotech investor, has made significant strides in his political journey, tying with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the latest national GOP poll. Both candidates claimed the support of 12 percent of likely GOP voters, coming second to President Donald Trump, who maintains a dominant 48 percent lead.
Doug Kaplan, founder of Kaplan Strategies, the firm that conducted the poll, highlights the rising popularity of Ramaswamy in the face of nine competitors. “Ramaswamy outperformed six other hopefuls by more than double, marking a significant surprise in this poll,” Kaplan comments.
While DeSantis remains a top-tier candidate amongst non-Trump choices, he now shares this status with Ramaswamy. The reactions of these camps in the face of this new dynamic are anticipated with interest.
Despite DeSantis’ favorable rating of 59 percent amongst GOP voters, Kaplan suggests that Ramaswamy may have the potential for a higher ceiling, as he is less well-known amongst Republican voters, with a 27 percent Uncertain rate.
Meanwhile, the poll underscores the unwavering support President Trump holds within the GOP, despite the crowded field challenging him. Trump boasts a combined 69 percent favorability rating, leaving little room for uncertainty.” (MORE)
See post 10.
See post 10.
Some people want to pretend that it is ‘inevitable’ that Trump will become the nominee. Then, like the Hillary supporters, they refuse to see that Trump will not win the General.
My points:
Trump will not win MI — It now has a majority of Ds in the US House, the state house, the state senate, and the governorship. While some may cross for someone other than Trump, they will not cross for Trump.
Trump will not win PA — His hand-picked candidate went down in flames to a brain dead individual.
Trump will not win GA — He fought against the governor and the governor won re-election with a wider margin than ever.
Trump will not likely win AZ — Again, his hand-picked candidate went down in flames … like he did two years prior. What is he going to change?
Trump supporters need to understand that there are no ‘undecided’ voters when it comes to Trump. He may have gotten through the Big Blue Wall in 2016, but it is now stronger than ever.
Trump does not have a path, and that is why the DOJ is pursuing him. They WANT him to get the sympathy vote so he will become the nominee.
Trump will not become #47. (And if he does, I will gladly admit that I was wrong.)
Why did Vivek say Trump used poor judgment?
In a word NO. He’s not hurting Trump. No one is touching or undercutting Trump. Copy cats with faux MAGA credentials are a dime a dozen.
I’m quite surprised that after 24 posts on this thread, nobody brought up the usual “Natural Born Citizen” constitutional requirement…
Maybe I’ll need to practice saying that last name after all.
We’re slipping!! 😁
You must own stock in asbestos suit manufacturers! FLAME ON!!!
People need to keep asking Ramaswamy if his financing for his law degree came from someone with the initials Soros.
Don’t think you’re right. If they don’t cheat Trump will win. Any Republican running, they’re going to cheat . If it’s a fair election RDS will be the one NOT to win the general because he is far more right wing than Trump and he Will not get the votes from women (abortion) nor the college kids. Not heard any stats from the black voters or the Latinos .
That's a big 'If'.
Please elaborate:
Who will Trump bring into his camp that is not already there?
How will Trump change the outcome in the swing states?
As for cheating … that is now embedded. How will Trump change that?
Whether DeSantis or anybody else, there may be a chance that disappointed Ds might stay home and not vote. With Trump, they will make sure they vote … against Trump.
That, I think, is the difference.
Ask those same questions for your candidate. With Trump we know what he can do and he has a track record. A bit more tha fighting with Disney….
https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/trump-administration-accomplishments/
Ramaswamy Leaps Ahead of Shrinking DeSantis in National Republican Poll
False
That, I think, is the difference.
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The only way to maximize and monetize the Trump Era is for Trump to win in 2024. A Trump loss doesn’t achieve this goal.
The American Establishment can rig close elections....either way.
2016 rigged for Trump
2020 rigged for Biden
2024 rigged for ??
Tosh. Voter fraud is the issue. Not the left staying home.
So what will Trump do to change that?
What power does he have to change the result?
Who is left to pull into his camp so that is margin is beyond the steal?
Fighting with Disney is better than siding with Disney as Trump did.
Or do you think Trump is right and we should allow teachers to groom 7 year old children?
Fighting with Bud Light is better than siding with Bud Light as Trump did.
Or do you think Trump is right and we should accept the LGBTQIA+ group?
BS Questions don’t deserve answers. Ask your ouija board.
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