Posted on 04/26/2021 9:54:11 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
America went from a reality TV star in the White House to a a man riddled with dementia wearing masks to a virtual meeting. But if national politics is not enough of an embarrassment, the California recall effort may soon be the latest subversion of a meaningful political effort. The campaign to recall Gavin Newsom has been a long effort that finally collected enough signatures to move forward. Bruce ‘Caitlyn’ Jenner has thrown his hat into the ring. Here are the top five reasons, in no particular order why he is a waste of an opportunity.
It’s no secret that in order to oust Gavin Newsom, a Democrat Governor of California, every Republican will have to turn out. Evangelicals represent a large swath of the Republican voting base. For the Republicans to nominate a transvestite, this would hemorrhage a key base for their vote. Politically this is the equivalent of tripping over dollars to save nickels.
Many Evangelicals found Trump’s character to be untenable in 2016, outside of the crowd of virtue signalers that had no qualms about the previous GOP Presidential nominees. These Republicans, including myself, faded Trump in 2016 due to character and policy concerns. Bruce Jenner invites more of these results, considering his character is vastly more flawed than that of Donald Trump’s. Not only is he an active transvestite, but there is also the manslaughter he committed free of consequence. I do not imaging the John MacArthur crowd in Sun Valley turning out for Bruce Jenner, and it give woke Evangelicals all the in roads to depress Evangelical turn out. Without Evangelicals, Bruce Jenner can’t win.
To some success, Donald Trump made gains among Black men that was previously thought impossible. A transvestite candidate in California would kill those efforts within the state and nation at large. During the Democrat Primary, Pete Buttigieg was disproportionately unpopular among Black Democrats, and I think it’s rather obvious why. Pete Buttigieg is a woke white creation.
Again this is similar reasons to the other two. It’s worth noting that Hispanics respect a certain bravado from politicians. Hence, this was one of the reasons, Donald Trump found success among Hispanics, despite or with a tough immigration rhetoric. Bruce Jenner is a male former athlete dressing a woman, a complete deconstruction of masculinity. This would diminish Republican gains among this demographic.
While the other reasons focus on his ability to turn out necessary votes, this reason focuses on his ideology. In Hollywood, conservative has a different meaning than in real life. Other Hollywood “conservatives” include Matthew McConaughey and Clint Eastwood. McConaughey is considering running for governor of Texas, but he is left of center but not a cultist. Clint Eastwood, as you may recall, was at the Republican National Convention in 2012 where he gave a most cringeworthy performance. He would later endorse Michael Bloomberg in 2020, perhaps the most overtly pro-CCP candidate. There is a certain out of touch nature among Hollywood Republicans. Californians learned this lesson with Arnold Schwarzenegger, who governed like a soft Democrat. Being Conservative is more than opposing high top marginal tax rates.
Moreover, what are we trying to conserve? The answer to this question alone disqualifies Jenner from serious consideration.
There are far better options out there. The best option is to make the primary about Gavin Newsom with a candidate that runs a limited issue campaign without making it about themselves. Bruce Jenner is incapable of this. But there are competent conservatives in California, and they are revving their own campaign engines. Bruce Jenner is a sure way gift Gavin Newsom a massive political victory.
Number one reason not to vote for him? He’s a mental case
Let’s get real. He/she will never be elected governor of California.
You kill someone. You start wearing dresses. Sounds like a great plan for running for governor in 2021.
California deserves the psychosexually troubled former athlete turned freakshow.
California, home of fruits and nuts.
Jenner wants to somehow get ahead of the pack. Is there a pack? I think there is a groundswell of potential support for a Conservative candidate, but not a Rino. Not sure who has the backing or the stones, but he or she is going to need them. This will be the most contentious guber since 2020 Florida.
A serious campaign for Governor? He doesn’t have the balls.
RE: He doesn’t have the balls.
Actually he still does. He hasn’t gone through any procedure at all. Just likes to dress up as a woman.
Who wrote this? Really poor editing at least.
Have to admit, I’d really have a hard time pulling for a messed-up mental case who flaunts it overtly. Not sure if I’d just stay home or actually hold my nose.
OK so he’s actually a transvestite. Interesting.
As goes California, so goes Oregon. As about as relevant as where I currently live in NJ.
Governor Nuisance isn’t going anywhere. What a waste of time.
There are two types of people who make terrible (fill in the blank.) Those who have no idea they are terrible for (fill in the blank) and those who know they ARE terrible for (fill in the blank.) When I think of the former, those who don’t have a clue, they are terrible for the first person who comes to mind is (fill in the blank) is Bob Dole. Dole had finally garnered enough political credits that he could dictate who the Republican candidate would be. I am still wondering if he was in the former category and had no idea how bad he was, or, he is in the latter category and simply didn’t give a damn that he had zero chance. Because, damnit, it was his turn. Also, there are huge tax and income possibilities garnered simply by being the candidate; win or lose. Caitlan, Bruce, whatever...is definitely in the not-a-clue category. On the other hand, it is California...maybe I’m the one without a clue.
Bruce Jenner and Laura Bush have killed more people with their automobiles than my entire firearms collection.
I can think of one more, but I don't see him putting his hat in the ring for anything yet. Not for another 5 or 10 yrs, Msg me privately if you want to know.
I love how south park always throws in a reference of him running over a pedestrian
#1, he is nuts (or rather he is now nutless)
If you slice your winkle off, you are insane and unfit for public office.
If you’re born Bruce and you put lipstick on plus a dress, and call yourself Katelin, you are delusional, and not fit for public office.
But then again, who isn’t a terrible candidate for Governor?
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