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Regarding your concluding paragraph:

DeSantis has the boldness of Trump, the leadership of Reagan and common-sense perspective of Calvin Coolidge with none of the downsides of President Trump. He has the potential to be the GOP’s Tom Brady, putting the party on a path to dynastic success.

DJT was perhaps the most effective POTUS of our lifetimes, rivaling perhaps exceeding the great Ronaldus Magnus.

For years I’ve been disgusted by the ceaseless persecution to which DJT was subjected. He was under withering assault from the day of his election. I loathe acquiescing to the forces responsible for this.

Yet we’re making a mistake if we let 2024 be all about him—which is exactly what will happen if he runs & is nominated after what would be a brutal primary season.

RDS is an amazing man & governor—fearless, brilliant, & rational.

I hope DJT continues his role as king maker, anointing RDS, avoiding the otherwise inevitable internecine battles & solidifying a path certain to victory.

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I would like to see Ron be President and Trump be SoS. And have Ron give Trump full rein. Let DJT finish the jobs he got 90% done. I don’t see that happening, but I think it would be a good beginning to solving the problems.

I really only don’t want Trump because it pains me to think he will be attacked mercilessly probably until he dies. He doesn’t deserve that.

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The Republicans could run a ham sandwich against Biden and win in a landslide. Sadly, that fact means our primary will look like an audition for ham sandwiches. The "debate stages" will be choked with the top 15, thus diminishing the caliber of all. We need a process to wean out the cast of thousands who will apply. Let Trump pick the top 5.

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I agree with everything you said above. I would also add that President Trump's age should be considered against a 2024 run. My personal opinion is that no one should be in any public office or role after the age of 75. President Trump will be 78 in 2024.

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Yup.

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Yes yes

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Michael, you finally got around to agreeing with me. Now agree with me that Mike Pompeo is the best choice for running mate. A man who knows how to defeat the swamp dwellers.

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Rich Strike won the Kentucky Derby after sinking back to 13th place. He was only able to get in the race because another horse was scratched.

DeSantis is a remarkable leader and a successful governor; but I think the GOP needs a leader like Chancey Gardener, a man without ego or prejudice, a man that exudes nothing but love and compassion. If someone like that exists, he hasn't been presented to us by the news media.

At this point, it is much like guessing how many angels can dance on the head of a pin. It is likely the USA will become subservient to the United Nations and the New World Order will be fully in charge before November, 2022.

Or there will be a 3rd World War that will throw everything into the giant Kitchenaid 6500 mixer of the universe and whoever happens to be POTUS at the time will be re-elected. Such is the mentality of the American voter.

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