Of all the scenarios for this
awful election one tried to imagine that might lead to something good [ie Pence
in charge], the one of Trump being so stained by controversy that he couldn’t
continue sort of fell by the wayside – but now of course returns – oddly
enough, not unexpectedly even though I like many had moved past expecting it.
Problem is, I don’t see Trump
stepping aside. He doesn’t care about country or ideas or the future of the GOP
etc etc – he cares about the Trump brand and ‘giving up’ would hurt that brand
so I don’t see him stepping aside. Instead what I see happening, with the
election now one would assume unwinnable, is him going full Trump and just
mercilessly tearing Hillary apart – and there’s a lot there to be torn apart.
Which will be fun to watch, but nothing short of a disaster for the country –
but then we were heading for a disaster anyway so small difference.
The thing to look for I think
is if Pence stays – I don’t see how staying on the ticket does anything but put
an end to his political career – to me he has to give Trump an ultimatum: you
go or I do. Trump will say no because it’s all about saving his brand now – and
Pence lives to fight another day.
What does Ryan do? As always
he’s between rock and hard place – my guess is he won’t withdraw
endorsement but will have nothing more to do with the man – but could easily
see it going the other way – again, Ryan has no good options here.
[to all those complaining of
a double standard since Slick Willy is easily as much of a woman abusing
scumbag as Trump and possibly worse – Trump unlike Clinton has not as yet been
accused of rape – media bias is part of the equation if you’re a conservative –
every move you make has to reflect that reality and therefore your tactics and
strategy must reflect that reality – in other words, no use complaining –
rather, figure out a way to deal with it. Step one, do not nominate highly
vulnerable and flawed candidates like Trump.
Although the hypocrisy vis a
vis Clinton could throw media bias into such stark relief that it could push
Trump’s base into a frenzy of anger – and that too could be fun to watch –
unfortunately it would also be like watching Rome burn]
