In an interview with “Meet the Press,” Haley dodged, saying, “When you all ask Donald Trump if he would support me, then I will talk about that.”
  • Milk_Sheikh@lemm.ee
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    7 months ago

    Genuinely convinced that she’s only staying in the race because;

    • If Trump does (plzplzplz) get disqualified/jailed, she’s the Republican candidate with the ‘best’ chance
    • There’s hella liberal dark money and back room deals propping her up to split the “never Trump again” conservative vote
    • She’s grifting campaign funds via the classic loopholes after she loses the general

    She’s pissed off Donnie and the MAGAs so a cabinet slot or ambassadorship is out - what’s her angle otherwise?

    • OldWoodFrame@lemm.ee
      1·
      7 months ago

      Being the lead Never Trumper is a great spot to be in if Trump loses again.

      It’s incredibly abnormal that Trump stayed powerful in the party after losing a presidential race. Historically, Republicans turn to the 2nd place candidate from 4 years before. Romney was 2nd place in 2008. McCain was 2nd in 2000.

      • Milk_Sheikh@lemm.ee
        1·
        7 months ago

        Oooh good point, orient herself so if the RNC reorients away from Trump, she’s ‘ready and willing’ to lead - or a figurehead for the factional schism if they do decide to stick to the MAGA lunacy?