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Trump tells allies he could announce 2024 bid tonight: source
NY Post ^ | November 7, 2022 2:05pm | By Steven Nelson

Posted on 11/07/2022 11:33:08 AM PST by conservative98

Former President Donald Trump has told several allies he could announce a 2024 presidential run Monday night at a rally for Ohio Republican Senate candidate JD Vance, The Post has learned.

A well-connected Republican source said the 45th president was “telling people he might tonight, but it’s not a done thing.”

Trump told several prominent conservatives over the past two weeks that he would formally throw his hat in the ring during his 8 p.m. appearance with Vance in Dayton, Ohio.

But it’s unclear if the notoriously mercurial 76-year-old intends to actually do so on the eve of an election in which Republicans are favored to win the House and possibly the Senate.

“It’s not inconceivable that this is just Trump doing Trump things,” the source said, adding: “This all could be a ploy by Trump to get people to pay attention to the rally.”

“This is so classic … We’re not going to know until he gets on stage.”

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: jdvance; trump
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To: Drew68
"TDS" defined as anything less than the unquestioning worship of the cult of Donald J. Trump, He Who Can Do No Wrong.

An example of TDS would be trashing Donald Trump based on unnamed sources, given the long poor track record of unnamed sources and Trump.

81 posted on 11/07/2022 12:52:52 PM PST by FreeReign
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To: Demiurge2

Try reading more than the headline.


82 posted on 11/07/2022 12:53:04 PM PST by conservative98
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To: FreeReign
Amen!!! 🙌🏻
83 posted on 11/07/2022 12:53:09 PM PST by Jane Long (What we were told was a “conspiracy theory” in 2020 is now fact. 🙏🏻 Ps 33:12)
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To: GOPJ

After watching 2016 it seems to me that this is standard Trump shout of “squirrel” to the media dogs insuring their coverage


84 posted on 11/07/2022 12:53:27 PM PST by KC Burke
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To: popdonnelly
I agree with you. Give the winning candidates a chance to make some noise.

Another one.

85 posted on 11/07/2022 12:55:04 PM PST by FreeReign
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To: conservative98

I’ve been giving this some thought. I think it would be GOOD if he announced tonight. I hear the ‘we’re going to win, why rock the boat’ argument, and it has some merit. On the other hand, Trump is the leader of the party. He is the most popular Republican. I think for every angry Dem he drives out from under their rocks tomorrow, we pick up another MAGA voter, and then some.

He is the only GOP candidate who can win in 2024. Why? Because Trump will run at some point, and in the unlikely event he fails in the primary, he’ll split the party. Can you envision Trump congratulating Glenn Youngkin or Ron DeSantis on a race well-run and endorsing them for the Presidency? Yeah, me neither. He’ll take his ball and go home, and his MAGA base will go with him. It’s Trump or bust.

Unite us, Donald. Announce.


86 posted on 11/07/2022 12:55:13 PM PST by Big E
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To: popdonnelly
He’ll suck all the air out of the election news, which is expected to be good for conservatives. It’s all about him.

Actually Pop, I was referring to this post, not the other post. Nothing wrong with that one.

87 posted on 11/07/2022 12:59:39 PM PST by FreeReign
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To: V_TWIN

Yes a poor idea. Trump always seems to find a way to shoot self in foot.


88 posted on 11/07/2022 1:01:42 PM PST by inchworm (al )
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To: V_TWIN

I do.


89 posted on 11/07/2022 1:01:43 PM PST by HonorInPa
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To: central_va

It’s a great idea!! Do it. You TDS toads need to STHU.

So, for clarification, there’s only two camps, fluffers and TDS?


90 posted on 11/07/2022 1:02:46 PM PST by TiGuy22
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To: Golden Eagle

Re: 50 - Good post.

And notice most of the name calling and the conspiracy theories about why FReepers must have TDS if they don’t think President Trump declaring for the Presidency tonight is a good idea, are from those FReepers who simply can’t fathom why other FReepers don’t think like them.


91 posted on 11/07/2022 1:02:56 PM PST by Fury
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To: conservative98

If Trump does this and we don’t take house and Senate, Trump will be politically done.


92 posted on 11/07/2022 1:03:02 PM PST by inchworm (al )
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To: Big E

“Tonight is hugely monumental. I really don’t think he would announce (for president) tonight. I don’t think he wants to take the attention off these candidates.” - RSBN 11/7/22

Either way, by hinting at it, he ensures every network covers the rally.

Trump wins again.


93 posted on 11/07/2022 1:05:34 PM PST by conservative98
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To: Big E

I can’t wait to hear who his running mate will be.


94 posted on 11/07/2022 1:06:25 PM PST by novemberslady
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To: V_TWIN

I do.. what is the damned rush?? He can’t wait a couple days??


95 posted on 11/07/2022 1:06:48 PM PST by ScottinVA (Slava Ukraini!)
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To: Fury
And notice most of the name calling and the conspiracy theories about why FReepers must have TDS if they don’t think President Trump declaring for the Presidency tonight is a good idea, are from those FReepers who simply can’t fathom why other FReepers don’t think like them.

Trump declaring tonight wouldn't be a good idea. Criticizing such an idea wouldn't be TDS.

Assuming Trump is going to do such a thing based on an unnamed source, that's entirely different.

96 posted on 11/07/2022 1:17:39 PM PST by FreeReign
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To: FreeReign

Thank you for your comments, which I hope to respectfully address. I agree that the referenced quote was snide in nature, and completely and honestly understand your frustrations with these media types constantly stirring our pot with unnamed sources, effectively pushing us into one another to start a fight like older kids do to younger ones on the playground.

I’m just trying to ratchet down the name calling, which isn’t a healthy form of debate, or discussion, and typically only leads to escalation and even harder positions in the future.

This goes for both sides, we should try to avoid calling each other deranged, or cultists, as that is typically not accurate, nor the proper way to address other adults.

Maybe I’m being too idealistic, but I unfortunately see the likelihood of these discussions on whose candidate is better increasing in future, and as I may be caught in the middle of a few, I’d like to keep them as respectful as possible.

Hope that seems reasonable, thanks.


97 posted on 11/07/2022 1:17:44 PM PST by Golden Eagle ( What's in YOUR injection? )
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

I really hope Trump has enough sense not to bash DeSantis. I’m a huge Trump fan, but this would not be good.


98 posted on 11/07/2022 1:21:43 PM PST by dandiegirl (BOBBY m)
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To: FreeReign
Trump declaring tonight wouldn't be a good idea. Criticizing such an idea wouldn't be TDS.

Agreed - but you risk being called a RINO, or suffering from TDSD is you post that. Which you did post.

Thanks for pushing back against the echo chamber folks.

99 posted on 11/07/2022 1:23:43 PM PST by Fury
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To: V_TWIN

Yup.

1. Leave the limelight to others in the arena Tuesday

2. Wait a couple days so you can say you need to run to right the election-fixing wrongs.


100 posted on 11/07/2022 1:26:44 PM PST by StAntKnee (Add your own danged sarc tag)
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