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Here’s how Donald Trump sabotaged the Republican midterms
NY Post ^ | 11-9=22 | John Podhoretz

Posted on 11/10/2022 3:28:09 AM PST by Anti-Bubba182

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To: stars & stripes forever
Trump's endorsements were worthless because he always waited until his chosen candidate was ahead in the polls before jumping in to claim credit, and his rallies were always about him and not our candidates. And here in Pennsylvania, Trump's rallies did more damage than they helped. I've seen that myself here on the ground and talking to people.

So screw him.

81 posted on 11/10/2022 5:44:22 AM PST by Timber Rattler ("To hold a pen is to be at war." --Voltaire)
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To: rrrod
Unfortunately, Trump will keep attacking/threatening DeSantis and others. Why is the big question.

If you remember correctly, DESANTIS endorsed an establishment candidate (who lost BIGLY) during this election. TRUMP was defending his MAGA territory.

82 posted on 11/10/2022 5:45:06 AM PST by stars & stripes forever ( Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. (Psalm 33:12))
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To: ZULU
This is all about toxifying Trump.

News flash: Trump is ALREADY toxic.

83 posted on 11/10/2022 5:45:25 AM PST by Timber Rattler ("To hold a pen is to be at war." --Voltaire)
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To: Anti-Bubba182

Saw who wrote this piece, John Podhoretz, a long time anti Trumper. The guy is full of sh^!


84 posted on 11/10/2022 5:46:32 AM PST by kenmcg (t)
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To: TiGuy22
Don’t tug on Superman’s cape on FR!

So what does Superman have to say about Trump screwing up so badly during this election cycle, and then threatening DeSantis?

85 posted on 11/10/2022 5:46:59 AM PST by Timber Rattler ("To hold a pen is to be at war." --Voltaire)
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To: Timber Rattler
Why do you keep blaming Trump for the corruption of PA that’s been going on for decades?

Friend who is born and raised PA called this race last week. The corruption in Philly is well known.

You’ve been all over FR hating on Trump. You must be tired.

86 posted on 11/10/2022 5:49:09 AM PST by CAluvdubya (<---Need to change my name to CAluvNV since I now live in NV. )
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To: Timber Rattler

I have evaluated Pennsylvania Republican candidates for primaries before. Most are afraid to take a stand on anything. Check their platitudes on their campaign websites.

Your state doesn’t have a TRUMP problem, Pennsylvania has a spineless candidate problem.


87 posted on 11/10/2022 5:51:25 AM PST by stars & stripes forever ( Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. (Psalm 33:12))
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To: rrrod

Q: “Unfortunately Trump will keep attacking/threatening DeSantis and others. Why is the big question.”

A: 1- President Trump is running for reelection
2- Governor DeSantis is raising a huge war chest for the primary

Let 2015-16 be your guide


88 posted on 11/10/2022 5:52:42 AM PST by map
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To: Anti-Bubba182

I disagree. President Trump was the only one rally, after rally getting the base motivated and was the only one calling out the disaster happening in DC on a national level!!!! I’m no fair weather friend! President Trump turned our nation around and won the last election too! So to those who think President Trump is to blame, just go stick with McConnell and McCarthy. Those are the two you need to have questioned!!!!


89 posted on 11/10/2022 5:57:29 AM PST by MGunny ( )
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To: CAluvdubya
Why do you keep blaming Trump for the corruption of PA that’s been going on for decades?

That's a really weak excuse this election cycle when Trump really could have made a difference if he had not made such a jackass out of himself, and if he had actually bothered to share his $100 million warchest with our gubernatorial candidates. He didn't spend one penny to help offset the Democrat corruption machine and Shapiro's millions. So now, Trump doesn't get to walk away from this wreckage and wash his hands of it. Not this time.

You’ve been all over FR hating on Trump. You must be tired.

No, I am just thoroughly pissed off at having to live under Governor and future democrat presidential candidate Josh Shapiro and U.S. Senator John Fetterman, all because of Trump's egomania.

Flashback:

Dr. Oz has a fan at Mar-a-Lago: Melania Trump

Today:

Trump angry with Melania, Hannity for pushing him to endorse Oz

Donald Trump Threatens To Dish Dirt On Ron DeSantis If He Runs In 2024

Unacceptable!

90 posted on 11/10/2022 5:57:44 AM PST by Timber Rattler ("To hold a pen is to be at war." --Voltaire)
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To: ZULU
You post hate Trump tripe on every Trump thread you can find.

We get it already, you hate Trump. You’re in good company: Joe Bush, Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, The defunct Lincoln Project,

This has been the goal. The Deep State is orchestrating behind the scenes (or not so behind the scenes) to get Trump out. They can’t control him and they can’t buy him.

All the anti Trumpers have down played our successes on Tuesday, making us believe it was a terrible day and we didn’t win anything. When that didn’t work, they again had states stop counting ballots and announce it will take a week to count mail in ballots so they can erase all the R leads we currently hold.

It really was a Red tsunami before it wasn’t.

91 posted on 11/10/2022 5:58:57 AM PST by CAluvdubya (<---Need to change my name to CAluvNV since I now live in NV. )
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To: stars & stripes forever
Your state doesn’t have a TRUMP problem, Pennsylvania has a spineless candidate problem.

So you're saying that Doug "No Compromise" Mastriano was spineless?

Really?

Sen. Mastriano: I'm trying to prevent Gov. Wolf from hijacking the election

Pa. Sen. Mastriano barred from attending private Senate GOP meetings

Doug Mastriano doubles down on abortion restrictions during Pa. governor race

92 posted on 11/10/2022 6:02:19 AM PST by Timber Rattler ("To hold a pen is to be at war." --Voltaire)
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To: Timber Rattler

DeSantis endorsements failed badly:

“Ron DeSantis endorses Joe O’Dea after Trump snub”
https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2022/10/24/desantis-endorses-joe-odea-colorado-donald-trump

“DeSantis endorses Schmidt’s campaign for Kansas governor”
https://kansasreflector.com/2022/09/18/desantis-endorses-schmidt-campaign-for-kansas-governor-pokes-at-kelly-ties-to-biden/

“Ron DeSantis endorsed New Hampshire GOP senatorial candidate General Don Bolduc”
https://www.dailywire.com/news/desantis-makes-endorsement-in-key-senate-race

“Florida Gov. DeSantis endorses LePage in race for Maine governor”
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/news/2022/11/04/florida-gov—desantis-endorses-lepage

“Ron DeSantis endorses Doug Mastriano”https://pittnews.com/article/174228/news/photos-florida-gov-ron-desantis-endorses-doug-mastriano/

“DeSantis Defeats Andrew Gillum In Tight race”
https://www.kvcrnews.org/2018-11-06/ron-desantis-defeats-andrew-gillum-in-tight-florida-governors-race
“Gillum mobilized his liberal base to face DeSantis, who made no bones about his close support for President Trump.”

https://www.wsj.com/articles/ron-desantis-endorsed-by-trump-wins-florida-gop-primary-for-governor-1535501129
“The decisive victory by Mr. DeSantis over Florida agriculture commissioner Adam Putnam, a well-funded Republican backed by the party establishment, was the latest evidence of Mr. Trump’s dominant role in the 2018 Republican primaries.

Of the three dozen Republicans Mr. Trump has endorsed in primaries this year, Mr. DeSantis’s win is the one that owes the most to the president’s sway: The Trump endorsement this summer upended a race that had been seen as Mr. Putnam’s to lose.”

Trump got DeSantis elected as Gov. of Florida.


93 posted on 11/10/2022 6:02:46 AM PST by oneandfinished
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To: Timber Rattler

Some are an exception to the rule. But overall, it appears Pennsylvania has weak candidates. It is not the only one.


94 posted on 11/10/2022 6:04:25 AM PST by stars & stripes forever ( Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. (Psalm 33:12))
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To: Timber Rattler
No, I am just thoroughly pissed off at having to live under Governor and future democrat presidential candidate Josh Shapiro and U.S. Senator John Fetterman, all because of Trump's egomania.

Then move out of PA. Recognize, as we all do, that its corruption is well known. No R candidate was going to win. You blaming Trump for Fetterman’s win is like blaming Trump for the mess CA is in. It’s ridiculous. Get over your temper tantrum.

95 posted on 11/10/2022 6:04:56 AM PST by CAluvdubya (<---Need to change my name to CAluvNV since I now live in NV. )
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To: CAluvdubya

Trump is absolutely 100% to blame for Fetterman. Period.


96 posted on 11/10/2022 6:06:09 AM PST by Timber Rattler ("To hold a pen is to be at war." --Voltaire)
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To: Anti-Bubba182

“..the truth: Toxic Trump is the political equivalent of a can of Raid....”

Yeah, he makes COCKROACHES and other nasty insects flee or die.

What’s wrong with that???


98 posted on 11/10/2022 6:11:18 AM PST by joethedrummer (We can't vote our way out of this, folks..)
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To: Timber Rattler
Trump is absolutely 100% to blame for Fetterman. Period.

HAHAHAHAHA! You’re just looking for a scapegoat.

Trump had nothing to do with the Fetterman camp hiding his stroke before the primaries. Trump had nothing to do with Fetterman refusing to debate until after early voting started. Trump had nothing to do with PA Dems having a 500,000 registered Dem advantage.

As i said, recognize what your state is and has been for a long time and get over your temper tantrum.

99 posted on 11/10/2022 6:13:12 AM PST by CAluvdubya (<---Need to change my name to CAluvNV since I now live in NV. )
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To: oneandfinished

https://twitter.com/i/status/1590512843388252161

Tucker Carlson puts blame where blame belongs. Republican leadership of the House, Senate and RNC.


100 posted on 11/10/2022 6:14:53 AM PST by oneandfinished
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