Mark Sanford will run against Trump

[Blaine Sweeter]

I can't imagine this happening in the Democrat party. You have a sitting President up for re-election, an amazing economy, a person tough on immigration and trading partners, and then somebody from the same party decides to run against him.

Mark Sanford will run against Donald Trump for the Republican nomination

Good choice on his part.

LOL!
He's tough on immigration then why can't he stop it? He lies constantly about the wall being built. It's not. There's only repairs going on the existing wall structures.
The economy was already booming before he took office. You ******* idiots were too busy buying guns and hating a black man in the White House to notice.
And Trump's trade war is failing too. Farmers and manufacturers are losing their asses.
THAT is why Sanford is running and if he's got The Family behind him, he'll win because he's a "friend" of The Family. And The Family is who picks presidents, not our votes.

 

[Katniss]

I can't imagine this happening in the Democrat party. You have a sitting President up for re-election, an amazing economy, a person tough on immigration and trading partners, and then somebody from the same party decides to run against him.

Mark Sanford will run against Donald Trump for the Republican nomination

Good choice on his part.

LOL!
He's tough on immigration then why can't he stop it? He lies constantly about the wall being built. It's not. There's only repairs going on the existing wall structures.
The economy was already booming before he took office. You ******* idiots were too busy buying guns and hating a black man in the White House to notice.
And Trump's trade war is failing too. Farmers and manufacturers are losing their asses.
THAT is why Sanford is running and if he's got The Family behind him, he'll win because he's a "friend" of The Family. And The Family is who picks presidents, not our votes.

Apropos to nothing - I love the map! totally made me laugh out loud.

 

[Papageorgio]

I look forward to watching Trump debate Weld and Sanford - especially Weld.

There would be no debate, Trump is so far ahead of the others there would be no point to debate. I do think a debate would be good but not going to happen.

 

[Slade3200]

I can't imagine this happening in the Democrat party. You have a sitting President up for re-election, an amazing economy, a person tough on immigration and trading partners, and then somebody from the same party decides to run against him.

Mark Sanford will run against Donald Trump for the Republican nomination

Good choice on his part.

That’s because Trump is a humiliation for many. He is changing the Republican Party into an authoritarian cult rather than a party of ideas. I understand why there are many republicans running for the hills and other wanting to oppose him. Sanford is not the only one running against him. Problem is Trump and the GOP don’t want to shit down the primaries and not even give them a chance to run. How fucked is that?!

Trump is changing the Republican party. It's something many of us constituents have wanted for years. It's why we voted him in.

There is nothing authoritarian about Trump. While he's trying to get things done in this country, the left has thrown obstacles in his way nearly every chance they get. If the Democrats in Congress can't stop him, their commie activist judges do. Now we have anti-Trump jokers like this guy joining in the movement.

Why is he a joker? He cares about debt and spending. That used to be a Republican principle. And shutting down the primary process to not even allow a debate is absolutely authoritarian.

He's a joker because the only reason he's doing this is out of hatred for Trump. All these John McCain clones around our party.

This is common sense 101. Why would anybody enter a contest that have absolutely zero chance at winning? There must be another reason, don't you think? Or do you really believe this "nobody" has a slight chance at beating Trump in a primary?

If you say that's the reason, then you're not only lying to me, you're lying to yourself.

He says he is doing it because he is fiscally conservative and wants debt and spending back in the national debate. His record backs that up. What insight do you have to call that a lie and claim it is a personal vendetta against Trump?

 

[Slade3200]

I can't imagine this happening in the Democrat party. You have a sitting President up for re-election, an amazing economy, a person tough on immigration and trading partners, and then somebody from the same party decides to run against him.

Mark Sanford will run against Donald Trump for the Republican nomination

Good choice on his part.

That’s because Trump is a humiliation for many. He is changing the Republican Party into an authoritarian cult rather than a party of ideas. I understand why there are many republicans running for the hills and other wanting to oppose him. Sanford is not the only one running against him. Problem is Trump and the GOP don’t want to shit down the primaries and not even give them a chance to run. How fucked is that?!

Trump is changing the Republican party. It's something many of us constituents have wanted for years. It's why we voted him in.

There is nothing authoritarian about Trump. While he's trying to get things done in this country, the left has thrown obstacles in his way nearly every chance they get. If the Democrats in Congress can't stop him, their commie activist judges do. Now we have anti-Trump jokers like this guy joining in the movement.

Why is he a joker? He cares about debt and spending. That used to be a Republican principle. And shutting down the primary process to not even allow a debate is absolutely authoritarian.

What makes you think that Mr. Sanford gives a shit at all about debt and/or spending?

If he did, he would be trashing the Democrats for their "medicare for all" and "new green deal" garbage.

Instead, he just shows angry at his own President.

His record makes me think that. He has been a very fiscally conservative candidate throughout his public career.

He just launched a campaign to run against Trump so of course he is going to contrast himself with Trump and make the case about why he is a better option. What’s the point in going after green deal and Medicare when he and trump both oppose the dems on those?! Do you understand a thing about campaigning?

 

[aaronleland]

I don't think any Republican running against Trump actually expects to win, but siphoning off just enough votes could be a game changer. Trump didn't win the swing states by a large margin in 2016, and he actually lost the popular vote to Clinton. It's a shitty tactic on their part, but it could cost Trump the election.

 

[Papageorgio]

I don't think any Republican running against Trump actually expects to win, but siphoning off just enough votes could be a game changer. Trump didn't win the swing states by a large margin in 2016, and he actually lost the popular vote to Clinton. It's a shitty tactic on their part, but it could cost Trump the election.

How does it siphon votes off during the national election? He is a primary candidate.

 

[aaronleland]

I don't think any Republican running against Trump actually expects to win, but siphoning off just enough votes could be a game changer. Trump didn't win the swing states by a large margin in 2016, and he actually lost the popular vote to Clinton. It's a shitty tactic on their part, but it could cost Trump the election.

How does it siphon votes off during the national election? He is a primary candidate.

When those who voted for Sanford choose not to vote in the general.

 

[Papageorgio]

I don't think any Republican running against Trump actually expects to win, but siphoning off just enough votes could be a game changer. Trump didn't win the swing states by a large margin in 2016, and he actually lost the popular vote to Clinton. It's a shitty tactic on their part, but it could cost Trump the election.

How does it siphon votes off during the national election? He is a primary candidate.

When those who voted for Sanford choose not to vote in the general.

I would think those that vote Sanford are not voting for Trump anyway.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

I can't imagine this happening in the Democrat party. You have a sitting President up for re-election, an amazing economy, a person tough on immigration and trading partners, and then somebody from the same party decides to run against him.

Mark Sanford will run against Donald Trump for the Republican nomination

Good choice on his part.

That’s because Trump is a humiliation for many. He is changing the Republican Party into an authoritarian cult rather than a party of ideas. I understand why there are many republicans running for the hills and other wanting to oppose him. Sanford is not the only one running against him. Problem is Trump and the GOP don’t want to shit down the primaries and not even give them a chance to run. How fucked is that?!

Trump is changing the Republican party. It's something many of us constituents have wanted for years. It's why we voted him in.

There is nothing authoritarian about Trump. While he's trying to get things done in this country, the left has thrown obstacles in his way nearly every chance they get. If the Democrats in Congress can't stop him, their commie activist judges do. Now we have anti-Trump jokers like this guy joining in the movement.

Why is he a joker? He cares about debt and spending. That used to be a Republican principle. And shutting down the primary process to not even allow a debate is absolutely authoritarian.

He's a joker because the only reason he's doing this is out of hatred for Trump. All these John McCain clones around our party.

This is common sense 101. Why would anybody enter a contest that have absolutely zero chance at winning? There must be another reason, don't you think? Or do you really believe this "nobody" has a slight chance at beating Trump in a primary?

If you say that's the reason, then you're not only lying to me, you're lying to yourself.

He says he is doing it because he is fiscally conservative and wants debt and spending back in the national debate. His record backs that up. What insight do you have to call that a lie and claim it is a personal vendetta against Trump?

Because he had it out for Trump before he even ran in 2016. And as always, Trump responded harshly to his comments. It also seems he has a thing for foreign women, and I'm assuming he doesn't like Trump's border stance either.

There is nothing professional about this. He's a washed up ex-governor and Congressman. If it were about getting back into politics, surly he would look for smaller offices to run for and try to restore any integrity he lost while in those positions. In short, the guy is a loser, and like McCain before him, it's a personal vendetta.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

I can't imagine this happening in the Democrat party. You have a sitting President up for re-election, an amazing economy, a person tough on immigration and trading partners, and then somebody from the same party decides to run against him.

Mark Sanford will run against Donald Trump for the Republican nomination

Good choice on his part.

LOL!
He's tough on immigration then why can't he stop it? He lies constantly about the wall being built. It's not. There's only repairs going on the existing wall structures.
The economy was already booming before he took office. You ******* idiots were too busy buying guns and hating a black man in the White House to notice.
And Trump's trade war is failing too. Farmers and manufacturers are losing their asses.
THAT is why Sanford is running and if he's got The Family behind him, he'll win because he's a "friend" of The Family. And The Family is who picks presidents, not our votes.

Then I take it you won't be voting. Darn, what a shame.

If you don't understand why Trump isn't more tough on immigration, then obviously you don't follow politics very closely. Either that or you are uninformed by watching CNN and MSNBC.

 

[Slade3200]

That’s because Trump is a humiliation for many. He is changing the Republican Party into an authoritarian cult rather than a party of ideas. I understand why there are many republicans running for the hills and other wanting to oppose him. Sanford is not the only one running against him. Problem is Trump and the GOP don’t want to shit down the primaries and not even give them a chance to run. How fucked is that?!

Trump is changing the Republican party. It's something many of us constituents have wanted for years. It's why we voted him in.

There is nothing authoritarian about Trump. While he's trying to get things done in this country, the left has thrown obstacles in his way nearly every chance they get. If the Democrats in Congress can't stop him, their commie activist judges do. Now we have anti-Trump jokers like this guy joining in the movement.

Why is he a joker? He cares about debt and spending. That used to be a Republican principle. And shutting down the primary process to not even allow a debate is absolutely authoritarian.

He's a joker because the only reason he's doing this is out of hatred for Trump. All these John McCain clones around our party.

This is common sense 101. Why would anybody enter a contest that have absolutely zero chance at winning? There must be another reason, don't you think? Or do you really believe this "nobody" has a slight chance at beating Trump in a primary?

If you say that's the reason, then you're not only lying to me, you're lying to yourself.

He says he is doing it because he is fiscally conservative and wants debt and spending back in the national debate. His record backs that up. What insight do you have to call that a lie and claim it is a personal vendetta against Trump?

Because he had it out for Trump before he even ran in 2016. And as always, Trump responded harshly to his comments. It also seems he has a thing for foreign women, and I'm assuming he doesn't like Trump's border stance either.

There is nothing professional about this. He's a washed up ex-governor and Congressman. If it were about getting back into politics, surly he would look for smaller offices to run for and try to restore any integrity he lost while in those positions. In short, the guy is a loser, and like McCain before him, it's a personal vendetta.

You sound emotional Ray. Get pretty puffy when people disagree with your boy Trump huh? I guess you get loyalty points but you should listen more and do less assuming and demonizing. Those tactics are old and overused

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

It's actually a good idea for other Republicans to run. The republican party is struggling with their brand under this Administration. Having seasoned republicans step up to discuss the traditional republican platforms may help move this administration back towards those ideals. People should look at this as a positive. It will allow the party to canvass their supporters on what they want the party to focus on.

We already showed the Republican party what to focus on by electing Trump. Obviously they didn't get our message very clearly yet.

 

[mikegriffith1]

Sanford is a flake who disappeared for a week while governor to sneak down to Argentina to be with his "soul mate." The state legislature was going to impeach him but the Democrats blocked impeachment and saved Sanford. He has a history of erratic, odd behavior.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

I can't imagine this happening in the Democrat party. You have a sitting President up for re-election, an amazing economy, a person tough on immigration and trading partners, and then somebody from the same party decides to run against him.

Mark Sanford will run against Donald Trump for the Republican nomination

Good choice on his part.

You have a divided country. Weak gdp growth. Stagnant market. Foolish trade war. Huge deficits....

We have had a divided country for some time now. Did you just wake up and start watching politics?

On the right, the Tea Party moment steered many Republicans back towards constitutionalism. On the left, they are slowly admitting they are Socialists by running one last election and this one, not to mention their model dingbat AOC. Their last three presidential candidates (and of course Sanders) earned the endorsements of the US Communist Party.

So where is the middle ground between constitutionalism and Communism? There is none. It's like trying to find the middle ground between Israel and the Palestinians. Of course we are a divided country.

 

[Katniss]

It's actually a good idea for other Republicans to run. The republican party is struggling with their brand under this Administration. Having seasoned republicans step up to discuss the traditional republican platforms may help move this administration back towards those ideals. People should look at this as a positive. It will allow the party to canvass their supporters on what they want the party to focus on.

We already showed the Republican party what to focus on by electing Trump. Obviously they didn't get our message very clearly yet.

That's your opinion but may not be the opinion of many republicans that have left the party but would love to come back. Does the party not have room for a variety of ideas? It makes no sense not to support competition. I thought conservatives loved competition and looked at it as the best way for getting the best results.

 

[Slade3200]

Sanford is a flake who disappeared for a week while governor to sneak down to Argentina to be with his "soul mate." The state legislature was going to impeach him but the Democrats blocked impeachment and saved Sanford. He has a history of erratic, odd behavior.

I guess if she was a Argentinian porn star all would be forgiven, right?

 

[Brain357]

I can't imagine this happening in the Democrat party. You have a sitting President up for re-election, an amazing economy, a person tough on immigration and trading partners, and then somebody from the same party decides to run against him.

Mark Sanford will run against Donald Trump for the Republican nomination

Good choice on his part.

You have a divided country. Weak gdp growth. Stagnant market. Foolish trade war. Huge deficits....

We have had a divided country for some time now. Did you just wake up and start watching politics?

On the right, the Tea Party moment steered many Republicans back towards constitutionalism. On the left, they are slowly admitting they are Socialists by running one last election and this one, not to mention their model dingbat AOC. Their last three presidential candidates (and of course Sanders) earned the endorsements of the US Communist Party.

So where is the middle ground between constitutionalism and Communism? There is none. It's like trying to find the middle ground between Israel and the Palestinians. Of course we are a divided country.

Yeah most of us would like us to not be so divided. He is just dividing more. Tea party? Explains the trillion dollar deficits. There is plenty of middle ground for those not stupidly partisan.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

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Hillary was not an incumbent.

I know. You all screamed she cheated even though she didn't and just used the existing party rules. She never tried to call off a primary.

Why did you have such a problem with what Hillary did but don't have a problem with what trump is now doing?

I can't keep answering questions repeatedly. I explained why. If you don't want to accept the explanation, then that's on you, not me.

So being an incumbent automatically allows a president to cancel a primary?

It's ok to rig a primary as long as it's an incumbent doing it?

That has got to be the most lame excuse for being so hypocritical and dishonest I've heard today.

Wow.

Where do you get this idea that a President is obligated to honor a challenge of any kind? These attempted challenges are a joke to Trump; a waste of his time. Now if it isn't, then Trump will get beat in the primary, won't he? Obviously Trump is laughing at people like this clown. He's not the least bit concerned or threatened by them. But hey! If more join the race, they can have their primary without Trump.

If he's not concerned about them then he would allow a primary in those 4 states. If he wasn't concerned then he would welcome the challengers. He's not welcoming them.

He's scared to death of them.

Your excuse for being so dishonest, hypocritical and anti American is insulting to everyone who believes in democracy and representative republic.

You can reply to this but I won't read or reply to it. So you'll be wasting your time.

I'm done with such a dishonest and anti American person such was you.

Good choice on your part.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

I can't imagine this happening in the Democrat party. You have a sitting President up for re-election, an amazing economy, a person tough on immigration and trading partners, and then somebody from the same party decides to run against him.

Mark Sanford will run against Donald Trump for the Republican nomination

Good choice on his part.

Free country, besides Schultz pulled out

Sure, it's a free country. The three stooges can do as they please. But it speaks to their integrity and party loyalty, that's for sure.