First, keep in mind that both Rick Wilson and Ana Navarro call themselves veteran GOP strategists, so this could be anybody talking to Robert Costa, CBS News’ chief election and campaign correspondent. Still, this strategist says that several 2024 contenders “smell blood” in the water around Donald Trump, who’s been the first to officially declare for 2024 (we’re still waiting on Biden’s handlers to make up his mind). It’s true that Govs. Glenn Youngkin and Ron DeSantis are watching and waiting, but check out the others who think they can make the case that America has had enough of Trump. Of course, Rep. Liz Cheney is on the list; David Frum said his friend told him he doesn’t see how anybody but Cheney could run against Trump in 2024.
A veteran GOP strategist, who is close to several 2024 camps, tells me that Trump rivals smell blood. Says allies/donors of Hogan, Sununu, Cheney, Christie all see opening for their picks to make an "enough of this" case… others close to Pence, Youngkin, DeS watching, waiting.
— Robert Costa (@costareports) December 19, 2022
— Michael Nelson (@drmikeobgyn) December 19, 2022
Pretty sure this “veteran GOP strategist” is Stuart Stevens, Rick Wilson’s buddy
Used the same phrase about the same group of people.
Previously cited as a “veteran GOP strategist” too pic.twitter.com/Za0NaB6jD5
— John Hasson (@SonofHas) December 19, 2022
How you could think any of those people could win a nomination is beyond me…
— herschel is going to hooters with nick adams (@DrRyanPhd) December 19, 2022
Rep. Eric Swalwell thought he could win the Democratic nomination.
Together they might get to 5% in the polls in aggregate.
Although Sununu might make a mess of NH.
— Gerry (@GerryDales) December 19, 2022
lol imagine the kind of grifter or clown you have to be to think of Cheney, Hogan, etc as actual participants in the race.
There. Are. Only. Two. Names. That. Even. Matter
— Dan, Human Tetris Wizard and Guy in a Chair (@Libertybibbledy) December 19, 2022
"Hogan, Sununu, Cheney, Christie" 🤣
There's no path for any of them to win the primary. None. Whatsoever.
— Brent (@rbpakawok) December 19, 2022
Hogan Sununu, Cheney, Christie, and Hutchinson have *zero* chance of winning the nomination, let alone the general. If they decide to inflate their egos (and the wallets of their advisors), they'll merely ensure Trump wins.
— NavyDigi (@NavyDigi) December 19, 2022
"Hogan, Sununu, Cheney, Christie all see opening for their picks to make an "enough of this" case" pic.twitter.com/HLeRqiu1La
— John Misanthrope (@pulpfan02) December 19, 2022
If their name isn’t Trump or DeSantis, they have a 0% chance of being the nom.
Unless Mitch, Mittens, & the rest of the Surrender Caucus find a way to procedurally rule both of them out.
Either way, only those two have a chance to win general. Which is prob want Mitch wants.
— Sloppy Joe’s Easter Bunny (@IggyJReils_) December 19, 2022
Yeah. See how that works out. pic.twitter.com/pWF0EUv06B
— Just A Girl (@ElegantExigence) December 19, 2022
Hope that strategist is out of a job. Imagine thinking anyone on that list stands a chance 😂😂😂
— sgr (@BlahBytes) December 19, 2022
Hogan, Sununu, Cheney, and Christie are four people that will never get the Republican nomination for President. Strategists just trying to grift some consulting dollars.
— Matt Wright (@mattwr) December 19, 2022
It's GOP talk like this that regular conservative people want nothing to do with. That's the base.
— Steve in Texas (@kevets) December 19, 2022
Wow. Imagine thinking any of that first group has a chance
— Jasnotron (@jasnotron) December 19, 2022
This is embarrassing, even for you.
— Peter G. (@PeterNY15) December 19, 2022
“Veteran GOP strategist”
“2024 Camps”
“Cheney”Do you hear yourself with this tired, transparent establishment RINO pablum? Why don’t you throw in “three unnamed sources” to make it sound real official.
— FCazayoux (@FCazayoux) December 19, 2022
You guys need to stop pretending Rick Wilson is a GOP strategist.
— Sam Marlow (@SamMarlow79) December 19, 2022
I’m shocked John Weaver took your call, aren’t you well over 14?
— Dirt McGurtt (@mcgurtt) December 19, 2022
Wow, you’re either entirely gullible or on the take. No third choice.
— HenryPorter (@HenryPorter2023) December 19, 2022
Serious question – who is telling Hogan, Sununu, Cheney or Christie that they have any shot of getting even to double digits?
— Hampton Prescott (@hprescott1991) December 19, 2022
The thing is, someone is whispering that in their ears. “This is your shot, Larry!”
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Related:
Democratic strategist sees Rep. Liz Cheney as the 2024 Republican front-runner after backing impeachment https://t.co/jzPtjQXwYl
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) January 12, 2021
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