Anyway, despite the detractors in the comments, I agree with you. If we push Vance aside because he knows Peter Thiel or because Thiel has funded him, we will lose future elections. Vance is unbeatable and will wipe the floor with any Democrat. I believe he will carry on with the agenda. He couldn't do worse than Trump on the H1B visa issue and I am hoping he will do better. He may like Indian people - I have known many and like them, too - but that doesn't mean he wants to displace Americans from the workforce. Trump comes from money and it sometimes shows, although he works very hard for us 90% of the time; Vance comes from American soil. He knows Peter Thiel, but he is not of the ruling class. He is our own.
Rubio will be a great Secretary of State—and likely a very wealthy man in the private sector when this chapter ends. That’s not a knock; that’s the cycle. Unless Trump taps him to run, Rubio’s role is executor, not heir. The base sees it. Vance is different—he’s not implementing MAGA, he is MAGA. That matters in a primary. DeSantis can govern, Rubio can negotiate, but Vance carries the ideological DNA forward without translation. And movements don’t hand power to question marks. As it stands today, the deal is clear: finish strong under Trump, then pass the torch to Vance in 2028.
Absolutely true. MAGA is passionately American. Rubio is loyal and I am looking forward to his negotiations when Cuba falls, but J.D’d ability to express the essence of Americanism through Constitutional Conservatism is outstanding. J.D. has the gift of communication that is akin to the Great Communicator Ronald Reagan. You can share the same vision, but if you can’t communicate it so voters feel connected, they will not be moved to vote. Rubio has the challenge of growing his popularity beyond Florida. J.D. is recognizable for his current work nationally. Vance is my favorite.
Greg Abbott is and has been a weak governor for Texas. He has allowed too many mosques in too many areas. He has not put forth a ban of sharia law. He’s an establishment GOP. No way will he be electable.
I like all three and believe any of them would make a great president. They each have many excellent strong points and some weaknesses but nothing that I think would be detrimental to continuing the MAGA America First project.
We’ve got a long ways to go til then, and a much more pressing and nerve wracking midterms to contend with.
Let’s keep our focus on that, because the future of this administration and the country are riding on it.
What I see is that Vance would make the best candidate, but DeSantis would make a better president. Rubio's strong advocacy of amnesty as a senator disqualifies him in my eyes. At least, unlike the Democrats, we'll have a real primary.
“[The]…most defensible choice for the Republican Party, the one that preserves the gains of the last decade without betting them on an open question…”, well we’ve been here before. Conservatives faced this same choice in 1988, and we chose wrong. As great as Bush was at foreign policy, his total failure on the domestic front, taxes and the 1992 civil rights law which brought in disparate impact, was a disgrace that broke apart the conservative coalition,gave control of the country to the neolibs, and ultimately boosted the neocons to power. So if you ask me, it’s JD Vance all the way!
It's too early to determine who might best continue President Trump's America First policies. The President is re-industrializing America, and he is remaking the geo-political and economic structure of the world, with America as the focus—not 'the Globe'. Which of those three you name, or any others, have the smarts and the chutzpah to keep it going, and not fall back into comfortable Wall-Street bean-counting and sentimental one-world Globalism? I'm not sure DeSantis gets it, nor Vance; maybe Rubio does. Without a third term for President Trump, can it all continue?
Vance is a creation of Pete Thiel who groomed him when he was a nobody and to this day, other than what Theil groomed him for, the American public and government outside Thiels swamp circle know nothing about the guy, who, proclaiming America first marries an Indian, in an Indian ceremony, has Indian children and visits India with the entire family and if you don't understand that and ask what nationality has to do with anything then you need to research it.
Did you read his book? Vance is American born and raised, with deep ties to the working class. He is a devout Catholic. Judge Vance by Vance not by anyone else.
While neither JD nor Usha Vance were particularly religious when they first met, he has since become a Catholic. This so-called ‘devoutness just so happened during his priming and grooming for the Presidency.
I stand by my statements and don’t fall for media reads. Media is a for profit business and not news.
What's with all the anti-Vance trolls. I suspect Democrat operatives, to tell the truth. Who cares whose hill was higher? What matters is that he is capable of understanding and loving the people.
Excellent breakdown. I have been a fan of Marco Rubio for years. But you are right. I had never heard of JD Vance but I am very impressed by him. I have been worried about who is going to carry on. I find JD Vance is not a push over. I don't know what my life span will be but I want my grandchildren and now a great grandchild to be secure.
Gee, as usual, I agree with you 100%. “Little Marco” has acquitted himself admirably, DeSantis is formidable, but Vance is the number one choice. Marco has a constitutional qualification issue, DeSantis pooped his mess kit by challenging Trump, and our problem is the Republican Party, a shithouse of dysfunction, not to mention an electorate littered with stupid people, and election processes that are still corrupt and unreliable. What a bench the good guys have! The Democrats embarrass themselves every time one of them opens his or Her mouth. But then…stupid people. I hope I do not live long enough to have to kill anyone else to preserve America.
Anyway, despite the detractors in the comments, I agree with you. If we push Vance aside because he knows Peter Thiel or because Thiel has funded him, we will lose future elections. Vance is unbeatable and will wipe the floor with any Democrat. I believe he will carry on with the agenda. He couldn't do worse than Trump on the H1B visa issue and I am hoping he will do better. He may like Indian people - I have known many and like them, too - but that doesn't mean he wants to displace Americans from the workforce. Trump comes from money and it sometimes shows, although he works very hard for us 90% of the time; Vance comes from American soil. He knows Peter Thiel, but he is not of the ruling class. He is our own.
I will never forget: "Do you hear yourself, Margaret?" Vance will be 48.
Every time I hear him talk, he makes perfect sense, and understands what matters.
Conservatives are fortunate to be discussing 3 admirable candidates for President. At this point, I would cast my vote for J.D.
Rubio will be a great Secretary of State—and likely a very wealthy man in the private sector when this chapter ends. That’s not a knock; that’s the cycle. Unless Trump taps him to run, Rubio’s role is executor, not heir. The base sees it. Vance is different—he’s not implementing MAGA, he is MAGA. That matters in a primary. DeSantis can govern, Rubio can negotiate, but Vance carries the ideological DNA forward without translation. And movements don’t hand power to question marks. As it stands today, the deal is clear: finish strong under Trump, then pass the torch to Vance in 2028.
Absolutely true. MAGA is passionately American. Rubio is loyal and I am looking forward to his negotiations when Cuba falls, but J.D’d ability to express the essence of Americanism through Constitutional Conservatism is outstanding. J.D. has the gift of communication that is akin to the Great Communicator Ronald Reagan. You can share the same vision, but if you can’t communicate it so voters feel connected, they will not be moved to vote. Rubio has the challenge of growing his popularity beyond Florida. J.D. is recognizable for his current work nationally. Vance is my favorite.
Greg Abbott is and has been a weak governor for Texas. He has allowed too many mosques in too many areas. He has not put forth a ban of sharia law. He’s an establishment GOP. No way will he be electable.
Vance: I was MAGA when MAGA wasn’t cool. 😂
I like all three and believe any of them would make a great president. They each have many excellent strong points and some weaknesses but nothing that I think would be detrimental to continuing the MAGA America First project.
We’ve got a long ways to go til then, and a much more pressing and nerve wracking midterms to contend with.
Let’s keep our focus on that, because the future of this administration and the country are riding on it.
What I see is that Vance would make the best candidate, but DeSantis would make a better president. Rubio's strong advocacy of amnesty as a senator disqualifies him in my eyes. At least, unlike the Democrats, we'll have a real primary.
It’s a luxury of riches, the likes of which I haven’t previously seen in my adultness.
“[The]…most defensible choice for the Republican Party, the one that preserves the gains of the last decade without betting them on an open question…”, well we’ve been here before. Conservatives faced this same choice in 1988, and we chose wrong. As great as Bush was at foreign policy, his total failure on the domestic front, taxes and the 1992 civil rights law which brought in disparate impact, was a disgrace that broke apart the conservative coalition,gave control of the country to the neolibs, and ultimately boosted the neocons to power. So if you ask me, it’s JD Vance all the way!
It's too early to determine who might best continue President Trump's America First policies. The President is re-industrializing America, and he is remaking the geo-political and economic structure of the world, with America as the focus—not 'the Globe'. Which of those three you name, or any others, have the smarts and the chutzpah to keep it going, and not fall back into comfortable Wall-Street bean-counting and sentimental one-world Globalism? I'm not sure DeSantis gets it, nor Vance; maybe Rubio does. Without a third term for President Trump, can it all continue?
Vance is a creation of Pete Thiel who groomed him when he was a nobody and to this day, other than what Theil groomed him for, the American public and government outside Thiels swamp circle know nothing about the guy, who, proclaiming America first marries an Indian, in an Indian ceremony, has Indian children and visits India with the entire family and if you don't understand that and ask what nationality has to do with anything then you need to research it.
Did you read his book? Vance is American born and raised, with deep ties to the working class. He is a devout Catholic. Judge Vance by Vance not by anyone else.
As I stated, Vance is a creation of Peter Thiel.
While neither JD nor Usha Vance were particularly religious when they first met, he has since become a Catholic. This so-called ‘devoutness just so happened during his priming and grooming for the Presidency.
I stand by my statements and don’t fall for media reads. Media is a for profit business and not news.
Judge any candidate first and foremost by who pays him and who owns him. Regardless of his biography.
Yes I read the book. It was bland. Avoids any controversy. It reads like a guest segment on Oprah.
I read his book and was not particularly impressed. With no humility at all, I think mine is better. My hill was higher.
What's with all the anti-Vance trolls. I suspect Democrat operatives, to tell the truth. Who cares whose hill was higher? What matters is that he is capable of understanding and loving the people.
I like Vance and think he is doing a good job. He's just not Saint JD.
Excellent breakdown. I have been a fan of Marco Rubio for years. But you are right. I had never heard of JD Vance but I am very impressed by him. I have been worried about who is going to carry on. I find JD Vance is not a push over. I don't know what my life span will be but I want my grandchildren and now a great grandchild to be secure.
It's nice (for once) to have a deep bench.
Gee, as usual, I agree with you 100%. “Little Marco” has acquitted himself admirably, DeSantis is formidable, but Vance is the number one choice. Marco has a constitutional qualification issue, DeSantis pooped his mess kit by challenging Trump, and our problem is the Republican Party, a shithouse of dysfunction, not to mention an electorate littered with stupid people, and election processes that are still corrupt and unreliable. What a bench the good guys have! The Democrats embarrass themselves every time one of them opens his or Her mouth. But then…stupid people. I hope I do not live long enough to have to kill anyone else to preserve America.
Love Marco Rubio.