Seven candidates will take the stage at the Ronald Regan Library Wednesday for the second Republican presidential debate, with former President Trump set to skip the event. Meanwhile, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will face off in their own televised debate Nov. 30.
  • SkepticalButOpenMinded@lemmy.ca
    26·
    1 year ago

    Sure there is.

    • campaigning for vice president
    • campaigning for 2028
    • Trump, who is an objectively old man, may die before the election
    • however unlikely, Trump somehow loses support, perhaps by being sent to jail. He’ll always have his loyal core, but moderate republicans and independents may abandon him
    • Republicans can test different policies and message
      • Hazzia@discuss.tchncs.de
        7·
        1 year ago

        “I Ran for President and was on TV for Fifteen Minutes so Here is My Life Story and All My Personal Philosophies Please Give Me Money” by Dave “daddy holds local office” Johnson

      • SkepticalButOpenMinded@lemmy.ca
        6·
        1 year ago

        Right, tons of opportunity for personal gain and opportunism. Vivek was a nobody, but now has the status of a conservative celebrity. Some may also be campaigning for another office, or for another term, as senator or governor. I’m pretty sure presidential campaign money can be diverted to another campaign.

    • Catma@lemmy.world
      2·
      1 year ago

      Bold of you to assume if Trump wins there is a 2028 election and that he wouldnt run if he is alive still