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onenote

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29. DeSantis could very well appoint himself.

Reply to alarimer (Reply #23)

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:25 PM

Nov 12

Or, in the alternative, resign having arranges for the Lt. Gov. to appoint him. It makes sense from DeSantis' perspective. He's term limited in 2026 and if he becomes Senator now, he will be the incumbent and have a leg up in the 2026 special election and, assuming he wins, again in the 2028 election unless he decides to use his senate position as the launching pad for another presidential run.

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Fetterman praises the Rubio pick [View all] Shrek Nov 12 OP

Not sure how this is a good pick SouthernCal_Dem Nov 12 #1

It's not the worst pick Johnny2X2X Nov 12 #3

This was my EXACT take when I learned of the news.... democratsruletheday Nov 12 #8

As Trump picks go it almost seems reasonable. Jk23 Nov 12 #36

It could have been Hulk Hogan, Candace Owens or MGT BannonsLiver Nov 12 #22

I'm sure it's more personal than political Dennis Donovan Nov 12 #2

lol that fuckin guy WhiskeyGrinder Nov 12 #4

Let's eat Fetterman too. No matter who trump nominates, we ain't gonna like it. Silent Type Nov 12 #5

I am old. So old that I never ever remember a Republican praising a nomination made by Democrats. Ninga Nov 12 #27

It does happen. And if you're old enough to remember Obama's first term, you should remember it. onenote Nov 12 #28

I am a PA resident Butterflylady Nov 12 #30

Rubio will not have power as Sec Of State. Musk & Trump will do bronxiteforever Nov 12 #6

Just another way for Trump to humiliate Little Marco dflprincess Nov 12 #7

I remember folks praising Rex Tillerson Yavin4 Nov 12 #9

"A fucking moron." Kid Berwyn Nov 12 #13

It's "Tillerson." Paladin Nov 12 #16

That's nice. nt Autumn Nov 12 #10

Are we settling for "he's not the worst?" badhair77 Nov 12 #11

Unfortunately we'll never get the best Mossfern Nov 12 #12

At the best, we will get "not the worst: LeftInTX Nov 12 #20

It's accurate though. On that bat shit crazy side, he's on the low end. It is what it is. We can't stop it. themaguffin Nov 12 #25

We have no say in it. yardwork Nov 12 #35

Alrighty. Xavier Breath Nov 12 #14

You don't have to say anything about it, Fetterman. maxsolomon Nov 12 #15

Psst. Hey Johnny Boy, where are the Democrats in Trump's cabinet? GreenWave Nov 12 #17

Bobby Jr. & Tulsi Are Coming nt SoCalDavidS Nov 12 #33

Neither of them are Democrats. Autumn Nov 12 #39

So much for a untited democratic front to fight fascism. Would it have been too hard to stay silent and vote no? Hotler Nov 12 #18

Most of Obama's first term cabinet nominees were confirmed without any repub opposition. onenote Nov 12 #32

JCA right out of the gate. Passages Nov 12 #19

Just a reminder to all... a Fetterman-ish candidate in 28 stands a better chance than a Newsom. WarGamer Nov 12 #21

I agree alarimer Nov 12 #24

My feeling is if people want republicans they should vote for a republican. Autumn Nov 12 #40

I think the appointment is just to get Rubio out of the Senate alarimer Nov 12 #23

DeSantis could very well appoint himself. onenote Nov 12 #29

I completely agree. Rubio would be better off staying put Buckeyeblue Nov 12 #31

Laura Trump. As the head of the RNC and being a moron she has plenty of experience. Autumn Nov 12 #41

It's crazy that Rubio is clearly the far and away best choice he could have made mathematic Nov 12 #26

That's not praise. yardwork Nov 12 #34

Then he will love working with Laura Trump when she gets Rubio's senate seat. Autumn Nov 12 #37

Science is Amazing tonkatoy8888 Nov 12 #38