He's most like Trump but he'd have to quit to run. Defense/FP might take a back seat to domestic stuff by then.
"Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other senior administration officials have made stops in the state as Republicans work to bolster GOP candidates ahead of the midterms, CBS News reported."
He's the other that's got my attention. Non politicians that have the air of confidence. Two of the major cabinet departments.
To: DIRTYSECRET
Rubio, Hegseth, Bessent is my order of preference. Right now, at least. Bessent has no chance, and I really like him.
2 posted on
08/18/2026 8:30:18 AM PDT by
thefactor
To: DIRTYSECRET
Hegpeth needs a better tailor. He always looks like he buys suits off the rack that are one size too small.
3 posted on
08/18/2026 8:37:39 AM PDT by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
To: DIRTYSECRET
Sorry but I would say that’s probably a non starter…
But I could be wrong…. But honestly don’t see him pulling off a successful campaign
To: DIRTYSECRET
I like Pete, but I’m afraid he doesn’t have much of a chance in the General.................
9 posted on
08/18/2026 8:45:05 AM PDT by
Red Badger
(Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
To: DIRTYSECRET
Rubio or DeSantis. Hegseth is not a president.
To: DIRTYSECRET
We don’t need TV clowns like this running for president.
14 posted on
08/18/2026 9:01:38 AM PDT by
Alberta's Child
(If I leave here, it’s because I’m tired of arguing with geriatric parrots wearing MAGA hats.)
To: DIRTYSECRET
Most of the cabinet went to Iowa to campaign.
15 posted on
08/18/2026 9:01:45 AM PDT by
TornadoAlley3
( I'm Proud To Be An Okie From Muskogee)
To: DIRTYSECRET
Hegseth has found his niche, and it’s just right.
16 posted on
08/18/2026 9:08:42 AM PDT by
ryderann
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I like Hegseth but President? No.
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25 posted on
08/18/2026 9:40:37 AM PDT by
yldstrk
To: DIRTYSECRET
Rubio is the obvious choice. He’ll win too.
To: DIRTYSECRET
For me, Hegseth has been at the top of the list.
32 posted on
08/18/2026 10:20:33 AM PDT by
MayflowerMadam
( "Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away". - B. Franklin)
To: All
I’d prefer he earn his creds by finishing the job in Iran.
To: DIRTYSECRET
Nope. Too divisive for too many. Not me, but I don’t count the votes so........ 😊👍🇺🇸
35 posted on
08/18/2026 10:35:21 AM PDT by
rktman
(Patriotism not 'hateriotism' !. Enlisted USN 1967 proudly. 🇺🇸)
To: DIRTYSECRET
Veteran, makes him best choice.
37 posted on
08/18/2026 11:17:00 AM PDT by
exnavy
(See article IV section 4 of our constitution.)
To: DIRTYSECRET
Well. That would be a waste of time and money.
38 posted on
08/18/2026 11:49:06 AM PDT by
Sequoyah101
(Opinions and belly buttons, everybody has one and they get to show them if they want to.)
To: DIRTYSECRET
Hegseth will never run for president. This a bs piece.
39 posted on
08/18/2026 12:46:39 PM PDT by
maddog55
(The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
To: DIRTYSECRET
40 posted on
08/18/2026 2:21:15 PM PDT by
A strike
(fvckMI6 Drool Britannia & No more Dots)
To: DIRTYSECRET
Bessent’s “spouse” is a guy. Vance’s spouse is a Hindu.
No thanks.
Feel free to call me a bigot. I don’t really care.
42 posted on
08/18/2026 4:27:54 PM PDT by
Engraved-on-His-hands
(If someone says that there are no absolutes, ask them if they are absolutely sure.)
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