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He's guaranteed to lose now. I can't see a universe where the mental gymnastics add up to deciding that this is a good idea. Don't get me wrong, it'd be funny as hell. But I'm really not looking forward to the idea of more Trump.

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[-] Cowbee@hexbear.net 30 points 4 months ago

It's the most beneficial for the DNC. They raise more money under Trump as a "resistance party" without appearing like they are intentionally tanking their chances. If they win, they can continue to generally do nothing and let the bourgeoisie have their way, if they lose, they can fundraise better than before and run a "better" candidate next time, ie an Obama-type.

Putting someone new as the frontrunner introduces too many variables for the DNC. They should do it, but they likely won't.

[-] DragonBallZinn@hexbear.net 1 points 4 months ago

The GOP is the “natural governing party” of the US, and dems are married to the idea of being perpetual underdogs.

Even from a liberal electoralist standpoint, this is bizarre. The Conservatives under Pierre Pollievre is set to win in Canada, but you know damn well that they aren’t going to act like the Liberal Party is an all powerful force, even though they have a parliamentary system and a strong enough opposition can block some stuff.

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