That has been my point. Trump going scorched earth on all Republican options is clouding who really is Deep State. I am certain many are; however, Trump has created an atmosphere where many believe he is the only option regardless of his status related to prison time and believe the polls.
I wonder how many ‘Ever Trumpers’ will consider his VP choice being a non-starter?
What if Trump loses Iowa? What does that mean?
I believe the polls are a psy-op to proclaim Trump the winner hands-down. The Dems/media/deep-state is certain Trump running will make it easier to steal the election again.
I see Trump backing off the abortion fight as well; that seems to be the only real argument that the opposition can win (more a statement on our culture than anything else).
I don't agree with that premise.
Haley, between her statements and record is obvious
Pence, Hutchison, and Christie--all clowns, and its transparent what they were about
Burgum--not even sure why he was there. Might as well have legally changed his name to Pat Paulsen
All of the above, imho, have not demonstrated ANY interest in addressing the concerns of the voters. In the Christie's case, even castigating those voters who disagreed. They have done it to themselves.
That leaves three.
Ramaswamy talks the talk, and is even showing some balls. But in light of where we are right now, he "ain't the guy" . In fact, he would probably suffer the same sabotage Trump encountered from 2016-2020.
That leaves two. And Desantis has been talked/promoted to death on this forum. I've expressed before concerns about with whom he was associating. I'll be charitable and say he listened too much to Roe and Pushaw, and by extension Rove/Bush. Those same are now jumping ship. Some friends they are. He may have even damaged his political future. At least Cruz has recivered somewhat from the 2016 campaign.
So, to me, that leaves one.