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What does this massacre mean for Vance and perhaps even Rubio?

Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:32 am
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
133562 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:32 am
I think we all thought one of them was a lock for the nomination.

But last night cannot be seen as anything but an extremely sharp rebuke of the current administration. Some will want to spit into the wind against that notion, but they are lying to themselves. Both of them are, of course, 2 of the highest ranking members of this administration that the public just flogged.

Two years is a long time, but anyone with a brain that wants to win in 2 years has to at least start to think outside of the administration, someone that is not directly associated with Trump. I don't know who that could be (and no, I do not think it is Ron Desantis).
Posted by NIH
Member since Aug 2008
126901 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:33 am to
Vance is toast. I think Rubio is talented and can get $ behind him to pose a threat.
Posted by DeBoar
Member since Jan 2024
8020 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:33 am to
Vance will turn on Trump and expose himself.
Posted by Antonio Moss
The South
Member since Mar 2006
49674 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:34 am to
Vance is done.

Rubio is probably done.

GOP needs to distance itself as far away from Trump as possible.
Posted by aTmTexas Dillo
East Texas Lake
Member since Sep 2018
25675 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:34 am to
Rubio is talented in many ways. Vance is not there yet. And because Vance became VP, that set the gears in motion for Sherrod Brown to return as senator in Ohio. Not Vance's fault but is the cause anyway.
Posted by mwade91383
Washington DC
Member since Mar 2010
8390 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:35 am to
Assuming Trump doesn't quit, get removed, or die and it's two more years of this garbage (no reason to think he'll start acting rationally now) then they're both sunk.

It has to be an outsider, DeSantis is probably the odds on favorite, but I'd take the field. Someone nobody knows right now....
Posted by redandright
Member since Jun 2011
9863 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:35 am to
Can’t have DeSantis.
He wears boots.
Posted by Wildcat1996
Lexington, KY
Member since Jul 2020
11167 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:35 am to
The GOP isn't moving forward until it jettisons Trump and the MAGA mouth breathing wing of the party.

Both are solid conservatives, but have to clear of Trump. I have said for years that Trump is not conservative.

Flame away.
This post was edited on 11/4/26 at 8:37 am
Posted by Gifman
Captiva, FL
Member since Jan 2021
20302 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:36 am to
Not good for either. Desantis will have a strong position
Posted by frogtown
Member since Aug 2017
6125 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:36 am to
Rubio will quit in the next six months in order to get some separation from the Trump administration. Just my opinion.

Vance is somewhat stuck.
This post was edited on 11/4/26 at 8:37 am
Posted by pitchandcatch27
Huntsville,AL
Member since Jul 2018
4818 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:37 am to
Rubio [yes]

Vance [no]
Posted by RohanGonzales
Pronoun: Whatever
Member since Apr 2024
15003 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:37 am to
Reactive stupidity is an overpowering force.

The same people gloating today with either forget that when they whine about what the democrats will do or else they will blame anything they do on Trump.

I cannot wait.
Posted by RLDSC FAN
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Member since Nov 2008
62026 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:38 am to
They're fricked. DeSantis would be a better option
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
133562 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:38 am to
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Desantis will have a strong position


Everyone knows how I feel about Desantis, but the MAGA wing, even at diminishing strength, is never going to vote for him enough to secure anything. They very stupidly still HATE him
Posted by AkronTiger
2025 NFL Survivor Champion
Member since May 2021
3704 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:38 am to
Vance is benched for a long time.
Posted by LSUFanHouston
NOLA
Member since Jul 2009
42182 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:39 am to
I think both of them are talented enough that given space and time they could have a chance

But they would need to resign just about now

I think last night was a repudiation against Trump, and maybe the defense secretary but not necessarily the entire administration
Posted by Thomp
Memphis
Member since Jun 2023
29 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:39 am to
I think 2028 nomination will be a poisoned chalice. It would be narrow tight rope to walk for either Rubio or Vance to win. Only thing that could make them run is if DSA goes completely off the rails in the next 2 years. I'd bet it will be DeSantis. I think all will eye 2032.
Posted by FluffyBunnyFeet
Dallas, TX
Member since Oct 2014
4188 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:41 am to
quote:

Reactive stupidity is an overpowering force.

Seriously. This board does not react well to adversity. Ready to throw out the entire bench. Completely retarded.
Posted by frogtown
Member since Aug 2017
6125 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:41 am to
quote:

They very stupidly still HATE him


Frick them. Make them choose. DeSantis or AOC, for instance.
Posted by AlwysATgr
Member since Apr 2008
22267 posts
Posted on 11/4/26 at 8:42 am to
IMO, their political careers died last night. I don't see how either can distance themselves from Trump by '28.
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