CPAC Is Still Trump’s, But Something Has Changed

The Federalist ^ | March 1, 2021 | David Marcus

[Kevmo]

Stupid idea. He’ll luze the core christian constitutionalist conservatives. Landslide loss.

[Kevmo]

Noem fits the bill.

[proud American in Canada]

Donald Trump and Sarah Palin? They would get my vote in a heartbeat.

[Freedom56v2]

What about gov of SD?

[proust]

She made one reasonable decision in her life, therefore we need to vote for her for President. That seems to be the line of reasoning among the gnomes.

[Gahanna Bob]

I would be okay with that. I think Ric Grenell is super smart and effective.

[StAnDeliver]

This was mostly a bad survey article from a guy who clearly partied instead of actually did anything useful other than confront Acosta.

But this did catch my eye:

"Not long after I got to CPAC this year, I tweeted that GOP voters will no longer accept candidates who do not support their interests.

A good friend who hews closer to the old establishment than I do responded, asking what if the voters don’t know what is in their own interests."

Had to know who this was. It's bad enough when progressives use that old tincture, but when someone on our side even remotely suggests that GOP 'voters don't know what is in their own best interests', he is full to the brim of elitist, brain-dead shit and should be shoved out of the GOP immediately. GFY, "Ilya".

[Kevmo]

Noem fits the bill AFAICT.

[hank ernade]

This country is in peril because of the weakness and cowardice of “good” men.
No more going along to get along, no more agreeing to disagree.

Damn these “good” men.
Trump is, they used to be.

[Georgia Girl 2]

David Marcus is an idiot!

[deport]

Nice sign but I’d make one change....

Remove SAVE and make that

AMERICA AGAIN
Make it as large as TRUMP

and if needed down size 2024

Just my opinion..

[bigbob]

Last time the mood was Optimism. This time it’s Pissed.

[mrsmith]

“It’s more about Americanism than about Trump.”

Yes indeed.

“Populism” puts a false narrative in motion.
The distinguishing center of our polity is a battle between the international interests who fund our Parties, pay for our media (through advertising) and also manage our media... and the local and national concerns of the American voter.

[Fireone]

I’d add Jim Jordan to the list, he’s a fighter!

[mrsmith]

Thanks for looking that up!

[SamAdams76]

In some sense, though, Trump seemed to be less dominant than in recent CPACs. To be sure, the merchandise rooms and far more abundant sidewalk tables with hats, shirts, and flags to buy were dominated by his name and visage. But he was not the only star. Figures like former acting Director of National Intelligence Ric Grenell, Sen. Josh Hawley, and governors Ron DeSantis and Kristi Noem all had leading turns.

Well that's good, right? The next CPAC should have 10x the number of MAGA superstars. That's how we need to do it.

[Forward the Light Brigade]

This is the Birth of a new movement. We were too complacent and let the cheaters take Trump out. We must become as aggressive as the Liberals, as dedicated as the Progressives. We must rebuild America. Build a new Media, a new Hollywood and a new educational system. It will not be easy—but the harder the battle the more glorious the victory.

[Forward the Light Brigade]

This is the Birth of a new movement. We were too complacent and let the cheaters take Trump out. We must become as aggressive as the Liberals, as dedicated as the Progressives. We must rebuild America. Build a new Media, a new Hollywood and a new educational system. It will not be easy—but the harder the battle the more glorious the victory.

[Obadiah]

Bingo.

[softengine]

"Author does a lot of drugs?"

IKR. I read - "But he reminded us all that the GOP has changed, and it’s glorious" and cringed.