tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post7742107549433110542..comments2024-03-28T17:03:22.102+13:00Comments on AmeriNZ Blog: Keep digging!Arthur Schenckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10568299067544221996noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post-31838240665539727622020-07-14T12:21:05.990+12:002020-07-14T12:21:05.990+12:00With respect to the first, the rigthwing says that...With respect to the first, the rigthwing says that regardless. The elevation of Pence wouldn't be automatic, but he's the one who fully represents the far-right extremists who now control the Republican Party, so they'd be over the moon with that possibility. But does the fact the ballots are printed mean they CAN'T do it? Opinions are divided.<br /><br />But, unless something as big or bigger comes out in the next few days, and quite probably not even then, Donald will remain in the race. His ego won't permit any other action. Now, if the Republican Party has dirt that they threaten to reveal, that could change things—and raise the question why they sat on it!Arthur Schenck (AmeriNZ)http://amerinz.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34249799.post-49022352701907455162020-07-14T12:21:05.320+12:002020-07-14T12:21:05.320+12:00Two not happy thoughts: if the WaPo and/or NBC had...Two not happy thoughts: if the WaPo and/or NBC had this info for months, and they used it now, this fits into the "liberal press" narrative. (And if he weren't the candidate, would they have used it at all?) 2) Trump quits, Pence gets elevated. I know the arguments how difficult that would be at this late date (you already have YOUR ballot), but Pence could have beaten HRCrogerogreennoreply@blogger.com