Sunday, January 16, 2022

Cheeto trashes a future running mate

From Axios -

Trump dogs "dull" DeSantis ahead of potential 2024 matchup

Donald Trump is trashing Ron DeSantis in private as an ingrate with a "dull personality" and no realistic chance of beating him in a potential 2024 showdown, according to sources who've recently talked to the former president about the Florida governor.

Why it matters: The two are among the most popular Republicans in the country, and as the former president eyes another run in 2024, he's irked by DeSantis' popularity and refusal to rule out running against him.

  • DeSantis is a favorite of Republican voters when pollsters remove Trump from the hypothetical 2024 field.
  • The governor also hasn't been beyond tweaking his fellow Floridian.

I'll just make two predictions here:

1. DeSantis will run for POTUS in 2024. (Which every watcher expects to happen)

2. If Trump runs, DeSantis will ultimately be part of the ticket. (You heard it here first, folks! :) )

And for a third prediction:

3. DeSantis will feel about Trump the same way that Trump feels about DeSantis.  The only real difference between them is that while DeSantis will *hope* Cheeto dies, Cheeto will do something to get rid of DeSantis.  And then defend the (would-be) killers.

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