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As Donald Trump Dominates News Cycles, Rivals Are Left with Shrunken Spotlights
Breitbart ^ | 12 Apr 2023 | NICK GILBERTSON

Posted on 04/12/2023 3:26:28 PM PDT by SoConPubbie

Former President Donald Trump has dominated news cycles following his indictment and arrest on highly criticized charges last week, which operatives say make it difficult for his opponents to make a splash as he continues to surge in the polls.

Trump already showed a strong plurality among Republican voters last month, even before he forecasted his impending arrest based on “illegal leaks” from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s Office.

In the aftermath of the unprecedented indictment, which three in four Republican voters said stemmed more from a “witch hunt” than a “legitimate investigation,” Trump has coalesced a majority of support in the party in most national polls.

At the same time, he has become the focal point of news cycles, gaining comprehensive coverage surrounding his arraignment last week from legacy and establishment cable stations.

Breitbart News caught up with a Trump world operative who spoke on the condition of anonymity regarding the 45th president’s media attention and what it means for primary opponents trying to gain traction. The operative said that much like in 2016, the current primary will “be seen through the lens of Trump.”

“It’s going to be about who agrees with Trump and who opposes Trump,” the individual said. “That’s just where this is going. And, of course, Trump is going to control all of the media cycles because there’s just no one else who can create a bigger spectacle than him. There’s no one else with more charisma than him. There’s no one else who understands how to work the media as well as him.”

This was evident in Trump’s decision to forgo a remote virtual arraignment in favor of an in-person booking at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and an arraignment hearing in the New York County Supreme

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: coalesced; donatefreerepublic; shrunken; soconpussy; trump; trump2024
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Rivals were already tasked with the “really tough” prospect of effectively landing an attack on Trump without being associated with “RINOs [Republicans in Name Only],” the operative pointed out.

“After the indictment, it just got 100 times harder because now it’s virtually impossible to hit Trump in a way that makes it look like you’re not piling on as this radical left-wing D.A. is trying to literally put him in jail,” the operative said. “I don’t know how DeSantis or Nikki Haley are going to be able to square that circle.”

1 posted on 04/12/2023 3:26:28 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
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To: SoConPubbie

Trump has showed the rest of us....ALL PR IS GOOD.....The lib media is forced to discuss him and keep him in the spotlight.......


2 posted on 04/12/2023 3:34:24 PM PDT by Hambone 1934 (Dems love playing Nazis.....The republicans love helping them)
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To: SoConPubbie

Shrinkage.


3 posted on 04/12/2023 3:37:28 PM PDT by beethovenfan (The REAL Great Reset will be when Jesus returns. )
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To: SoConPubbie; All

They could have great ideas of their own...They do not


5 posted on 04/12/2023 4:09:43 PM PDT by wiseprince (Me,)
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To: SoConPubbie

“I don’t know how DeSantis or Nikki Haley are going to be able to square that circle.”

DeSantis immediately TRIPPED OVER HIMSELF in his first comment and ended any chances for the White House in the 2024 election (other than possibly VP).


6 posted on 04/12/2023 4:09:47 PM PDT by BobL
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desantis just signed a constitutional carry law for us floridians...

it goes into effect july 1, 2023...


8 posted on 04/12/2023 4:15:08 PM PDT by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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To: SoConPubbie

Shrunken spotlights to go with their shrunken balls.


9 posted on 04/12/2023 4:16:02 PM PDT by Qwapisking ("IF the Second goes first the First goes second" L.Star )
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To: SoConPubbie

I don’t think they’re comparing their spotlights. That’s a Democrat thing.


10 posted on 04/12/2023 4:21:23 PM PDT by familyop ("For they that sleep with dogs, shall rise with fleas" (John Webster, "The White Devil" 1612).)
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This is the DNC plan - keep DJT as the focus and suck all of the oxygen outthe room, while keeping the focus off Foghorn Leghorn and his disastrous Presidency.


11 posted on 04/12/2023 4:21:52 PM PDT by silent majority rising
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To: SoConPubbie

This is the DNC plan - keep DJT as the focus and suck all of the oxygen outthe room, while keeping the focus off Foghorn Leghorn and his disastrous Presidency.


12 posted on 04/12/2023 4:28:00 PM PDT by silent majority rising
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To: momincombatboots

The governors were in charge of their states. That’s why DeSantis is lauded. He opened up the state,didn’t he?


13 posted on 04/12/2023 4:30:37 PM PDT by lilypad
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To: SoConPubbie

They want Trump to win the nomination because they know everyone will forcefully spring into action to do whatever is necessary (CHEAT) to keep him from winning.


14 posted on 04/12/2023 4:35:17 PM PDT by Jonny7797
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They’re shrinking!

And some are developing EHS. No joke.

(EHS) Exploding Head Syndrome, is a disorder characterized by the perception of loud noises (e.g. a bomb explosion, gunshot or cymbal crash) when going to sleep or awakening. Contrary to the name, ENS is not associated with pain. However the noise attacks can elicit a great deal of fear, confusion and distress in sufferers. Reports of tachycardia and palpitations are also common. Despite the distressing nature of EHS, relatively little is known about the prevalence and underlying cause of the condition.

https://www.sleepassociation.org/sleep-disorders/more-sleep-disorders/exploding-head-syndrome/


15 posted on 04/12/2023 4:39:19 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Jonny7797

The leftist want Trump to win the nomination?

I like that plan. Great strategy, tell them to keep up the good work!


16 posted on 04/12/2023 4:42:08 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: heavy metal

so you guys can carry however you want? even open carry? because without that, you don’t have constitutional carry


17 posted on 04/12/2023 4:54:41 PM PDT by Jeff Vader ( )
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To: Jeff Vader

you obviously have access to the internet...

how about you use it to your advantage instead of making yourself look willfully ignorant...


18 posted on 04/12/2023 5:00:31 PM PDT by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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To: heavy metal
BFD there were what? 28 before him?
Just before a possible announcement. Looks pretty transparent AKA phony.
19 posted on 04/12/2023 5:33:24 PM PDT by lewislynn ( Trump accomplished more for America in one 4yr term than any President in your lifetime)
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To: lewislynn

thank you for proving why republicants will always be losers at the national level...

your unappreciative attitude is on full display...


20 posted on 04/12/2023 5:41:19 PM PDT by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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