I have a question/speculation that is REALLY bugging me. Someone please talk me back from the edge....
I keep having this nagging thought, that I’ve had for a while...
I think that the reason the Democrat party seems so laid back about Hillary running is because they absolutely have a back up plan. If they go to indict and convict her (which I really don’t think would ever happen), but I totally could see Obama pardoning her as a trade she’ll step out of the race. Then they’ll replace her with a dark horse unknown suave, very Presidential-esque minority, who swings moderate in the public eye, but is way more leftist at heart. They already have that guy...or 2 of them.... the Castro twins from San Antonio. Think about it. Right now, Trump could probably beat Hillary or it would at least be really close. I mean even with his bombastic ways, he looks a lot more statesman like up next to her with her screeching and the felony looming..... so why aren’t the Democrats concerned? I think it’s because they have an ace up their sleeve. Pit Trump next to one of castro twins, and you have problems. They are young, handsome, moderate, presidential-like, and from TEXAS. So even if Trump took NY, Castro would an equal chance of taking Texas at least. PLUS, the whole Dem party would get excited about the first HISPANIC president, not much time to vet him, because they’ll drop him on us at the last minute and he will have avoided the primary process....
Do I need my tin foil hat to justify this paranoia? Please say yes....
or is this a real thing that could happen?
It’s real. Won’t be a Castro though. Not ready for prime time. Maybe someone like former Montana Governor Brian Scweitzer. Proven crossover appeal and could be made the puppet of DNC insiders. A Castro might be his VP.
Yes and no. It’d be Biden, not the young hispanics. Black racism charges aren’t the same as hispanic racism charges. 2 of our 3 top candidates are hispanic.
Biden would be a hope and a prayer much like a Bob Dole nomination. It’s your turn, Joe....we don’t expect you to win, but you deserve to be called 2016 Democratic presidential nominee. Maybe we’ll get lucky and be able to smear Trump or Cruz sufficiently.
Part 1 of your nightmare is likely, imho.
Think Biden if Hillary drops out.
No.
or is this a real thing that could happen?
Yes.
My guess is Terry McAwful, the Virginia governor. But it could as well be the Castros. The Democrats like Fidel and they aren't much different.