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      Sure there is.

      • campaigning for vice president
      • campaigning for 2028
      • Trump, who is an objectively old man, may die before the election
      • however unlikely, Trump somehow loses support, perhaps by being sent to jail. He’ll always have his loyal core, but moderate republicans and independents may abandon him
      • Republicans can test different policies and message
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          Right, tons of opportunity for personal gain and opportunism. Vivek was a nobody, but now has the status of a conservative celebrity. Some may also be campaigning for another office, or for another term, as senator or governor. I’m pretty sure presidential campaign money can be diverted to another campaign.

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        Bold of you to assume if Trump wins there is a 2028 election and that he wouldnt run if he is alive still

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      This is really embarrassing for them. Trump completely took the republican hate machine from them 8 years ago and they still haven’t come to terms with it. There is only the trump cult now.

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        These debates are an attempt to suck up enough to be his running-mate. Get the VP slot and make sure he keeps eating many hamberders every day.

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          It’s wild that they are treating him as the incumbent, but what else can they do? He would for sure run as an independent if he doesn’t make the nomination.