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A moment of momentum-shifting breakout at the first Republican debate on Aug. 23 would change the political landscape of the Republican Party forever. Easy to say, very difficult to do.
The key is to show voters more things they love about President Trump and less things they hate. That goes for President Trump and everyone else in the debate. The problem is that there is only one Donald Trump. Pretend to be him and you’re done.
By sticking to losing the 2020 election and training much of its formidable firepower in his own tent, Trump is actually giving voters more of what he dislikes and less of what he likes. there is They want to see someone fighting the Deep State rather than maliciously discrediting the conservative policies of the Republican Party and the Red States.
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And that cacophony opens the door for someone to intervene on August 23rd. A candidate who can give voters the audacity unscripted by former President Trump without vindictive meanness could change the race. Voters want to fearlessly oppose the executive state without making incompetent and selfish personnel decisions.
Striking a balance can be difficult. Merely imitating Donald Trump will not be enough. These candidates have the ability to stand up to the executive state, push back against the biased media, dismantle subversive policies, and do all that without fanning the very people who need the votes to pass those policies. You need to show that you are truly prepared. . Any candidate who convinces us that it is possible could turn this debate into a watershed event.
Polls show many voters still stick with Trump, but momentum could change quickly if one of the candidates can deliver on Trump’s promises without borrowing his baggage. have a nature.
Threading a needle is always delicate. Being too bold generally alienates the necessary voters. Too much milk toast brings to mind comparisons to former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, but her current performance in the Senate is more popular with Democrats than Republicans.
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If Trump can be the best version of Trump, I believe he will win the nomination and win the general election. There will be no stopping Donald Trump, who can learn from his mistakes, mitigate his weaknesses, and develop his strengths.
But many believe it’s just not in his DNA. No doubt he has the strongest base of support, but will he be able to grow his power and build a coalition to win in November 2024?
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Unless or until he becomes the nominee, the race continues. While denigrating one of America’s most successful Republican governors, Trump has praised Democratic lockdown governors like New York’s Andrew Cuomo and California’s Gavin Newsom, leaving a gap to his rivals. giving.
FILE – California Governor Gavin Newsom speaking at the Milken Institute World Conference in Beverly Hills, CA on May 2, 2023. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)
Polls show many voters still stick with Trump, but momentum could change quickly if one of the candidates can deliver on Trump’s promises without borrowing his baggage. have a nature.
No one wants to lose this election and face the prospect of an old Biden or an incompetent Kamala Harris puppet government.
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Many observers would convincingly argue that Trump is already the candidate, given the very impressive poll numbers. His numbers are so strong that he may not even be in the debate, but no one will know the truth until August 23rd at 9pm ET on Fox News Channel. .
The first ballot for the primary season will not be until January 2024. A lot will happen over the next six months, with the biggest event to date taking place on Wednesday night eight days after him.
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