Posted on 08/18/2026 8:28:22 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
Hegseth traveled to Iowa in his "personal capacity," according to the Pentagon, appearing at a fundraiser for Republican Rep. Zach Nunn.
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Rubio or De Santis…not necessarily in that order.
Rubio could be a stellar candidate. Experienced legislatively, knows the dangers of the enemy here and abroad, polished speaker.
Honestly—does not need a billionaire sugar daddy like Vance needs to climb the ladder of success.
Repubs have a strong bench and much is attributed to our POTUS. A strong leader that is best complemented with a follow on with the likes of a Rubio.
Yup...Peter’s Principle.
You can’t be serious. Rubio has worked in government his entire life. His “billionaire sugar daddy” has been the taxpayers who pay his salary and the corporate interests who are his real employers.
Snowball’s chance.
Hegpeth needs a better tailor. He always looks like he buys suits off the rack that are one size too small.
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you don’t have to be female to notice that.
whether that’s a look that’s appealing to the general public is another matter.
my personal order of presidents is the veep and then rubio. its a jump ball after that.
Don’t think Pete is ready for prime-time.
As of now, I am for DeSantis.
DeSantis for me also ...
Rubio is the obvious choice. He’ll win too.
How true.
For me, Hegseth has been at the top of the list.
I’d prefer he earn his creds by finishing the job in Iran.
Ditto
Nope. Too divisive for too many. Not me, but I don’t count the votes so........ 😊👍🇺🇸
And also slim enough to fit in the commanders port on the Abrams tank.
Veteran, makes him best choice.
Well. That would be a waste of time and money.
Hegseth will never run for president. This a bs piece.
WWIII
(not one eleven)
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