Lame Duck Trump

Discussion in 'Political Discussions' started by nosborne48, Dec 7, 2024.

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  1. nosborne48

    nosborne48 Well-Known Member

    Donald Trump will take over the White House in about a month. In a weird sort of way, though, he comes back as a lame duck. Four years and he's gone. No coat tails. No Trump Train for venal GOP politicians to ride.

    Does that weaken him?

    Being a lame duck, he has nothing to lose. He doesn't have to please anybody about anything.

    Does that strengthen him?

    Thoughts?
     
  2. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    It doesn't weaken him, at least. His real power is over legislators, and it comes from being able to summon populist primary challengers, something he can do even after he leaves office, assuming he lives that long and still has two neurons to spark together by then.
     
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  3. Rich Douglas

    Rich Douglas Well-Known Member

    Normally it would, but no.

    He can still turn Republican voters against anyone he wishes. Republican politicians will be afraid of him until he dies (or loses competency completely).
     
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  4. Bill Huffman

    Bill Huffman Well-Known Member

    Agreed, the difference from a more normal politician is that Trump is a cult leader.
     
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