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mr715

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11. I don't think it is an issue of spine.

Reply to Jack Valentino (Reply #10)

Tue Feb 3, 2026, 09:21 PM

Feb 3

I think that Vance is still the heir apparent and heir aspirant, but his uncious demeanor and inauthenticity (I suspect) will prevent him from cobbling together the Trump coalition.

Obviously I have no crystal ball. Rubio has accreted a lot of power as Sec of State and National Security Advisor, and his vision of American power is informing our policy in the global south.

Yeah, he should have. Cubans are in for a tough time. Marco Rubio may well end up Viceroy of Cuba

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Little Marco on the rise as JD Vance dips below key threshold in 2028 presidential betting [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 3 OP

Neither one of them is worth the shit it would take to bury them. patphil Feb 3 #1

Little Marco pwb Feb 3 #2

Little Marco will NEVER be POTUS. johnnyfins Feb 3 #3

I worry far more about Rubio than Vance. Mainly because I remember walkingman Feb 3 #4

Ehh, he's an archconservative and kind of dumb mr715 Feb 3 #6

Rubio will never get enough GQP votes to defeat VANCE in the primary Jack Valentino Feb 3 #8

Once Trump dies, Rubio is going to be the one to beat. mr715 Feb 3 #5

ONLY if non-MAGGOT "Republicans" find an ounce of spine--- Jack Valentino Feb 3 #10

I don't think it is an issue of spine. mr715 Feb 3 #11

Politicians and base voters of the party formerly known as 'Republicans' Jack Valentino Feb 3 #12

Sinking into the couch cushions Historic NY Feb 3 #7

I can't see him winning the primary JI7 Feb 3 #9

They are both despicable turds. Take your pick. Diamond_Dog Feb 3 #13

I'm not convinced Vance can win a primary Renew Deal Feb 3 #14