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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
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To: thefactor

Scott Bessent’s husband and partner is John Freeman, a former New York City prosecutor.

Never in a million years will conservatives vote for Bessent.


4 posted on 08/18/2026 8:41:00 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (TDS: Trump Deification Syndrome)
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To: thefactor

It’s funny. It takes years to build up a following and a lot of money brought in along the way. Obama was the flash in the pan exception. It shows it can be done but the lefties have to present themselves as something they’re not. They get exposed sooner or later-hopefully before it’s too late.

They’re constantly on the attack and we have to sweat out the next election day to get our validation. Even now and we’ve got congress. A bigger victory would help.


5 posted on 08/18/2026 8:41:56 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: thefactor

I don’t think Hegseth has much of a chance either. Perhaps they’re angling for the VP slot? (And I hope Bessent has the stomach to remain in politics: he’s been a very pleasant surprise, very competent, always one of the adults in the room.)


7 posted on 08/18/2026 8:43:16 AM PDT by Blurb2350 (posted from my 1500-watt blow dryer)
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To: thefactor

Rubio is my number 1 but after that anybody but Vance.


12 posted on 08/18/2026 8:56:53 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: thefactor

I really like Bessent, too, but a homosexual President? That is a bridge too far.


18 posted on 08/18/2026 9:15:17 AM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: thefactor

Rubio or De Santis…not necessarily in that order.


21 posted on 08/18/2026 9:26:20 AM PDT by Signalman (When your enemy is digging himself a hole, don't take away his shovel.)
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To: thefactor

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.


22 posted on 08/18/2026 9:34:55 AM PDT by whistleduck
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To: thefactor

Don’t think Pete is ready for prime-time.


27 posted on 08/18/2026 9:50:25 AM PDT by chopperk (,)
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