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Could Trump Drop a Withdrawal Bombshell a la LBJ in '68?
RealClearPolitics ^ | May 1, 2019 | Myra Adams

Posted on 05/01/2019 3:58:33 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

The best historical example demonstrating how our presidential election cycle has been extended to the point of absurdity is from March 31, 1968. In a nationally televised address about the Vietnam War, President Lyndon B. Johnson dropped a political bombshell by announcing, “I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your president."

LBJ was weary of the war’s divisiveness and the toll it had taken on his presidency. Moreover, he was certain he would lose re-election because, according to Gallup (the gold standard of polling in 1968), his March job approval rating was around 41% with 52% disapproving.

By comparison, President Trump’s current RealClearPolitics job approval polling average is 43% with a disapproval rating mirroring LBJ’s at 52.7%. Even if Trump’s popularity dipped even lower, five decades later it would be unfathomable for an incumbent president to voluntarily withdraw seven months before Election Day.

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TOPICS: Campaign News; Polls; State and Local
KEYWORDS: 2020; donaldtrump; lbj; lyndonbjohnson; lyndonjohnson; myraadams; trump
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Trump’s having too much fun driving the ‘rats batty - I hope he doesn’t quit.....


21 posted on 05/01/2019 4:11:37 PM PDT by Intolerant in NJ
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To: DesertRhino

I would.

He took on the job knowing how hated and denigrated he would be.

Yes he is doing great and turning the country around, ESPECIALLY now that mueller is done and we have a real AG

He can REALLY accomplish a lot in the next 5 plus years.

If he can’t finish it out, he should have never started.

But this is all nonsense so I’m not going to argue with one of my favorite people on the board over a non issue.


22 posted on 05/01/2019 4:12:11 PM PDT by dp0622 (The Left should know if.. Trump is kicked out of office, it is WAR)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Another English 101 term paper creation.


23 posted on 05/01/2019 4:12:28 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: JonPreston

24 posted on 05/01/2019 4:13:12 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: JonPreston

Worked for McQueeg 2008. So, she was a Zero campaign advisor.


25 posted on 05/01/2019 4:13:14 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (BUTTGIGGITY ! It's an anal thing. You wouldn't understand.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Yeah

Sure, he would drop out

Just announced record fundraising...

I’d drop out too, if I had more money than all the other losers combined, The RNC is near 100 million funded with zero debt and the DNC only has 9 million cash and 6 million in debt

Damed straight I’d give up..
Hate

Winning

It’s

Exhausting


26 posted on 05/01/2019 4:13:27 PM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB0ndRzaz2o)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

That’s why the one news message on my phone today is CNN saying Trump’s approval at highest in 2 years.

CNN no less.

Though I NEVER asked for cnn headlines on my phone. But that is another issue.


27 posted on 05/01/2019 4:13:48 PM PDT by dp0622 (The Left should know if.. Trump is kicked out of office, it is WAR)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
When will the media go back to reporting the news instead of promoting the democRATS and the media's wet dreams about getting rid of Trump?

I mean this is nothing more than, "Don't think he should quit now?" speculation instead of waiting for the 2020 election.

28 posted on 05/01/2019 4:14:33 PM PDT by HotHunt (Been there. Done that.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

If anything President Trump can cancel the elections saying that the system has been corrupted by Democrats as well as outside forces, and then wait for it to be cleaned up. This may take a few years.


29 posted on 05/01/2019 4:16:19 PM PDT by Jyotishi (Seeking the truth, a fact at a time.)
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To: Jyotishi

This may take a few years.

I love your post.

Yes, indeed, in light of the RATS’ obvious ballot harvesting and general corruption, President Trump ought to retain the powers of the presidency in his capable hands for the foreseeable future!!!


30 posted on 05/01/2019 4:18:57 PM PDT by edie1960
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I don’t pretend to be able to read President Trump’s mind, but if he does ultimately choose not to seek reelection, I would respect his decision. Lord knows putting up with the Left and mainstream media’s bullcrap day in and day out must be tiresome as all hell.


31 posted on 05/01/2019 4:19:51 PM PDT by Trump20162020
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To: DesertRhino

Join the rest of us patriots and pray for Trump’s continuing good health.....


32 posted on 05/01/2019 4:22:08 PM PDT by Stayfree (Liberalism is a mental disease caused by stupidity and elitism!!)
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To: JonPreston

She looks like Andrea Mitchell’s grandmother.


33 posted on 05/01/2019 4:23:34 PM PDT by SnuffaBolshevik
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To: Trump20162020

Trump loves dealing with the Nastycrats.


34 posted on 05/01/2019 4:24:04 PM PDT by FreedBird
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Dem wet dream.

Ain’t gonna happen.

The Donald is having too much fun.


35 posted on 05/01/2019 4:25:05 PM PDT by TomGuy
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Click the Pic

36 posted on 05/01/2019 4:26:21 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: Fiddlstix

LBJ would never have won re-election. Trump, OTOH, will.


37 posted on 05/01/2019 4:27:14 PM PDT by CondorFlight
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To: DesertRhino

Trump has never heard of the words “capitulate”, “give up”, “admit defeat”, “surrender”.

I can’t think of one instance in his life he ever did those things. Not even after having to declare business bankruptcies, he rose from the ashes like the Phoenix.


38 posted on 05/01/2019 4:27:22 PM PDT by entropy12 (Learn all you can from the mistakes of others. You won't have time to make them all yourself.)
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To: Jyotishi

Good forecast, you fortune teller!


39 posted on 05/01/2019 4:28:32 PM PDT by entropy12 (Learn all you can from the mistakes of others. You won't have time to make them all yourself.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Pull your panties up, Myra.

Your butt is leaking monkeys.

40 posted on 05/01/2019 4:28:46 PM PDT by MrEdd (Caveat Emptor)
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