# How is trump still a viable candidate for president? Really, how? **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [May 12, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949 "2023-05-12T14:28:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 39
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/764 "2023-11-14T18:54:52Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > A lot of people who support him do so despite such comments, because they hate the left more than they hate the stupid things Trump says. That really is the crux of every single trump-related post and trump-related thread. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2023, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/765 "2023-11-14T19:09:28Z")
They should make another one reminding people what he said to insult [Mexicans](https://time.com/4473972/donald-trump-mexico-meeting-insult/), [Black people](https://www.npr.org/2018/09/10/645594393/low-iq-spectacular-dog-how-trump-tweets-about-african-americans), [Asians](https://abcnews.go.com/Health/trumps-chinese-virus-tweet-helped-lead-rise-racist/story?id=76530148), [the handicapped](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/trump-s-worst-offense-mocking-disabled-reporter-poll-finds-n627736), and [Indigenous peoples](https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nidhisubbaraman/native-tribes-and-trump). ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/766 "2023-11-15T15:27:35Z")
The deplorables who support him see such things as a feature, not a bug. Whereas insulting Our Brave Troops is a no-no. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/767 "2023-11-15T16:34:12Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > The deplorables who support him see such things as a feature, not a bug. Agree. But firing-up those communities may get them to cast their votes accordingly when and where it counts. I forgot to add: [women](https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trumps-long-history-calling-women-crazy-attacking-appearances/story?id=48348956), [Jews](https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/white-house-blasts-calls-trumps-antisemitic-comments/story?id=91634336). ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/768 "2023-11-15T16:37:34Z")
> [@Gyrate](#): > > The deplorables who support him see such things as a feature, not a bug. Whereas insulting Our Brave Troops is a no-no. Except he’s done that. He insulted John McCain because he was shot down by the enemy and captured. He insulted a veteran because he was a POW and the MAGAts ate it up. ---
**Author:** ![Love\_Rhombus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/love_rhombus/32/10694_2.png) [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/769 "2023-11-15T16:44:19Z")
An interesting draft of who Trump might pick as VP. Most of the suggestions are women, with the sole exception being “Not Now” Tim Scott. I hadn’t considered Sarah Huckabee-Sanders, but it seems plausible. > **[Who might Trump pick as his vice president?](https://abcnews.go.com/538/trump-pick-vice-president/story?id=104862258)** > > In the 538 politics chat, we break down the race to become former President Donald Trump's VP pick. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/770 "2023-11-15T16:45:10Z")
> [@Odesio](#): > > > [@Gyrate](#): > > > > The deplorables who support him see such things as a feature, not a bug. Whereas insulting Our Brave Troops is a no-no. > > Except he’s done that. He insulted John McCain because he was shot down by the enemy and captured. He insulted a veteran because he was a POW and the MAGAts ate it up Yes, trump has insulted military members or the military as an institution many, many times. This coupled with the fact that there’s clear evidence that donny bonespurs is a draft dodger I woulda thunk should have blown up in his face by now, but no. [Here’s an article](https://www.axios.com/2018/11/20/donald-trump-rhetoric-military-soldiers-armed-forces) that highlights actions trump has taken or avoided that were insulting to the military, but is light on personal attacks. [Here’s an article](https://www.businessinsider.com/trumps-insults-american-veterans-families-2019-10#in-october-2019-lt-col-alexander-vindman-a-purple-heart-recipient-was-the-most-recent-former-soldier-to-face-criticism-from-trump-after-vindmans-opening-statement-was-released-to-the-media-but-before-hed-given-evidence-at-the-impeachment-inquiry-trump-called-him-a-never-trumper-16) that focuses on his personal attacks of current and former members of the military, though I think it actually goes a little too far; it includes a couple examples of him insulting politicians who had served in the military, but not about their military service or expertise. Still it does a good job of covering the direct insults he made to members and veterans about their military service. > [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > An interesting draft of who Trump might pick as VP. Most of the suggestions are women… Assuming trump could deign to choose a woman for VP, Nikki Haley would be a good choice for him. She’s seen as ‘the grownup in the room’ so she would appeal to Repubs and moderates who are leery of trump & his circle’s more loony aspects, yet she’s clearly shown she can toady up to trump with the best (meaning worst) of 'em. I’ve heard it said that her Presidential campaign, with her toothlessly mild criticisms of trump, is really a campaign for VP. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/771 "2023-11-15T16:48:38Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > I hadn’t considered Sarah Huckabee-Sanders, but it seems plausible. She for sure has the same corrupt mind set as Trump. However, I don’t think Trump considers her attractive enough. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/772 "2023-11-15T16:51:08Z")
> [@Ike\_Witt](#): > > She for sure has the same corrupt mind set as Trump. However, I don’t think Trump considers her attractive enough. That, and too high-profile, too opinionated, and likely too smart. As someone around here pointed out, he will be looking for another dumb, quiet, and milquetoast moron, but one that will be more, shall we say, compliant. ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/773 "2023-11-15T18:02:03Z")
> [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](#): > > I have no information. I only have an opinion. I think underestimating Trump, and the number and passion of Trump voters is very foolish. Turnout will be critical. It’s been six months since Paul posted this, and it’s still true. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/774 "2023-11-15T18:09:51Z")
It’s always true. It was true in 2016, it was true in 2020, and it’ll be true a year from now. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/775 "2023-11-15T18:12:19Z")
> [@Love\_Rhombus](#): > > I hadn’t considered Sarah Huckabee-Sanders, but it seems plausible. Not just plausible, I can’t imagine someone better. She’s sort of boring so won’t steal his spotlight. She has served as governor so she has some right wing political leadership cred to help attract the more traditional Republicans, much as Pence did. And best of all, she was his press secretary for a time while he was POTUS. Her job was literally to talk him up and fight with the press on his behalf. I can’t imagine anyone more qualified. Also, she’s extremely loathsome, so I bet she’d be up for it and quite palatable to his MAGA base. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/776 "2023-11-15T19:00:49Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > I can’t imagine anyone more qualified. Also, she’s extremely loathsome, so I bet she’d be up for it and quite palatable to his MAGA base Agreed. She would also be a great person to give many reasons why loading the “vermin” into boxcars is a fantastic and wonderful thing. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/777 "2023-11-15T19:39:49Z")
i believe noem may have an edge in the want to be vp line up. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2023, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/778 "2023-11-15T23:32:36Z")
Who? Oh right - Corey “Me? Anger issues?” Lewandowski’s latest skank. ---
**Author:** ![PhillyGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed655f/32.png) [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/779 "2023-11-16T00:38:46Z")
> [@Ike\_Witt](#): > > She for sure has the same corrupt mind set as Trump. However, I don’t think Trump considers her attractive enough. I don’t believe in underestimating your adversary, something this comment does. Also, DJT hired her before, and for a job where you are on TV nearly very day. However, because of podiumgate and Sanders’ low approval polling, she is likely out. He won’t pick Noem or Lake because that’s what his detractors are hoping he will do, And the thread is about why he is viable, not why he might prove not to be. My prediction is Stefanik. ---
**Author:** ![Moriarty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moriarty/32/49_2.png) [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/780 "2023-11-16T01:14:54Z")
> [@snowthx](#): > > he will be looking for another dumb, quiet, and milquetoast moron, but one that will be more, shall we say, compliant. I know that, as a board, we don’t allow for objectification of women. But in this case, I think it’s relevant to add to your list the prospect that donald may want an _attractive_ running mate, as well. And so I propose Florida first term congresswoman Anna Luna, who has more issues than Sports Illustrated, but who has honed her MAGA bona fides for years, and who is trashy enough to garner donald’s approval. (I was going to post her pic, but decided it should be spoilered, since she’s in a bathing suit. A MAGA bathing suit) [https://i.ibb.co/BC6CqnD/2-D015-EE2-FA30-4098-841-D-363-D642974-DA.jpg](https://i.ibb.co/BC6CqnD/2-D015-EE2-FA30-4098-841-D-363-D642974-DA.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![PhillyGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed655f/32.png) [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/781 "2023-11-16T01:42:31Z")
> [@Moriarty](#): > > And so I propose Florida first term congresswoman Anna Luna . . . Impossible. She will be 34 on inauguration day. But even if she could find an earlier dated birth certificate, his advisors would tell him she was another Palin, and, not actually being dumb, Trump would listen. P.S. But if she wants it, what about Secretary of Homeland Security? Putting a Mexican-American anti-immigration fanatic in that job would be a real own-the-libs move. ---
**Author:** ![Moriarty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moriarty/32/49_2.png) [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/782 "2023-11-16T01:45:39Z")
> [@PhillyGuy](#): > > She will be 34 on inauguration day. I didn’t realize she was so young. Ignorance fought. ---
**Author:** ![PhillyGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed655f/32.png) [@PhillyGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PhillyGuy)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2023, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949/783 "2023-11-16T02:21:37Z")
Apologies to Moriarty. I just realized I was wrong. She will be 35 on Inauguration Day. (born May 6, 1989; next Inauguration Day Jan. 20, 2025) Advice to other posters regarding anything I post: Trust but verify. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949.md?page=38) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-trump-still-a-viable-candidate-for-president-really-how/983949.md?page=40)