Posted on 06/19/2024 4:36:06 PM PDT by conservative98
The most consequential question in Washington over the past century is what led to Donald Trump's presidency. How did this vulgar outsider without any political experience win a general election in 2016?
Books have explored and will continue to explore that question. Whatever the answers are – there are many - the crux of Trump's ascension emanates from voters realizing they trust a political novice more than they do establishment Washington.
Many Americans feel that way still, nearly eight years later. Trump is now the polling and betting favorite to win in November.
But what about 2028? Where will the anti-establishment movement turn to post-Trump? Did Trump open the floodgates for more celebrities to have a realistic chance to take the White House?
Entrepreneur and influencer Patrick Bet-David believes the answer is an emphatic yes. Bet-David joined Fox News' "Will Cain Show" (make sure to subscribe on YouTube) on Wednesday to answer those questions.
"The 2028 field is going to be star-studded," Bet-David predicts. "It's not going to be who knows the most about policies. It's going to be who is the most famous."
He names billionaire Mark Cuban, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon as outsiders who could run and win the election in four years:
The names Bet-David references are more likely to run as Democrat than Republican. So, their messaging would have to be different from Trump's. Cuban has already positioned himself as a lead advocate of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
And perhaps running against establishment Washington wouldn't be as appealing to Democrat voters. Then again, per Gallup polling, the right and left agree on one topic more than any other: they don't trust politicians.
Cuban, Johnson, and Dimon are all skilled communicators and have the financial resources to kick-start a successful campaign – just like Trump. Oprah Winfrey would also fit that category.
As for more traditional candidates, 2028 could see several frequently-in-the-news politicians run for the White House – namely California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Despite the waning conditions of the states they run, Newsom and Whitmer are wildly popular with Democrats.
Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker is also a name to watch. The billion governor is solely funding the abortion rights group Think Big America, casting himself as a male face for the pro-choice movement.
President Rock is starting to sound like the best option, isn't it?
Vivek Ramaswamy, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley are potential GOP candidates who may run again in 2028.
Ramaswamy vs. Cuban on a debate stage would be a hoot – granted Ramaswamy would wipe the floor with Cuban.
Grabbin' Nuisance and Big Retch.
Spare me.
God, I hope I’m dead by then.
They may be able to steal it, but none of those would be able to win an election against an America First candidate. Of course if it’s some RINO running, they could probably win, because the RINO would hand it to them just like McCain did Obama. Friggin’ traitor he was…good riddance to bad rubbish.
If you follow Mark Cuban on Twitter, you know he’s much too stupid to make any political headway.
Why not Mickey Mouse and the Incredible Hulk?
Well, that makes me even sadder that Pee Wee Herman is dead. Think of it.
NIKKI WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE IN 2028, EITHER.
HER STATUS CANNOT BE CHANGED.
VIVEK , IMO, IS ALSO NOT ELIGIBLE.
Bugs Bunny and Spider-Man would be good candidates too.
Trump’s VP will be the winner, regardless of the competition.
Cuban is a non starter, as it Dwayne “the rock” Johnson... if they run they’ll grab some attention and headlines just because they are famous and have name recognition, but neither one of them would survive too long in a primary race.
Trying to imitate the Trump model won’t work. If they ran for Senate or House in some friendly state or district, probably could win, but not a chance in hell either one of them could pull off as their first political attempt the White House, not a chance in H-E double hockey sticks.
VIVEK Is a complete and total CON MAN... top to bottom fraud... he needs to be as far away from any position of influence as possible.
If he isn’t this year’s democrat nominee, Wes Moore will be coronated into the 2028 nomination.
“VIVEK Is a complete and total CON MAN.”
I hope hope hope PDJT isn’t being sucked into Vivek’s “charm”. I think he can be easily swayed and we don’t need that.
Mark Cuban can go suck a...
Like I said I understand Trump using him as part of his campaign, because unfortunately there are people falling for his con, and rather than alienate them Trump wants their votes.. but if he truly winds up putting him anywhere in his administration that is a real position of power, then its going to bite him on the arse... Vivek is just a con man, pure and simple, always has been, always will be.
We’ll see how it plays out.
Bugs and Spidey will have to wait until 2032. Seriously though, we’re evolving into a genuine idiocracy, where our leaders are chosen from among celebrities and the super-rich.
Idiocracy is real.
Anyone stupid enough to vote for the Rock or Mark Cuban would have to be a former Biden voter.
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