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In It to Win It

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7. It wouldn't stop him but it definitely deflates the enthusiasm around him

Reply to Towlie (Original post)

Mon Sep 12, 2022, 11:30 AM

Sep 2022

Given the make-up of the electorate as we've seen in the last couple of elections, it seems like Republicans increasingly need Florida to win the Presidency in the future.

It makes him a more difficult choice. If he couldn't win re-election here in Florida, what use is he as a nominee? Would he be able to win Florida in 2024 or 2028? All of that gets thrown into question.

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It wouldn't stop him but it definitely deflates the enthusiasm around him In It to Win It Sep 2022 #7