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B.See

(5,014 posts)
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 05:30 AM Jul 2024

Trump Campaign Turmoil Explodes as Trove of J.D. Vance's Bombshell Emails Critical of TSF Are Leaked

Trump Campaign Turmoil Explodes as Trove of J.D. Vance's Bombshell Emails Critical of Trump Are Leaked: 'Morally Reprehensible Human Being' - OK Magazine

the situation has worsened as leaked emails between Vance and one of his former Yale Law School classmates have surfaced where he appeared to bash his new running mate.

In the email correspondence between Vance and Sofia Nelson, who is transgender, from 2014 through 2017, the right-wing politician seemed to make statements about "hating" the police, slamming the Republican party altogether and emphasizing his disdain for Trump.

"He's just a bad man. A morally reprehensible human being," Vance penned in one message. "I’m counting my lucky stars that I live in a place where I don’t have to vote for her (because the margin will be so huge), because I know I could never support Trump if it really mattered."
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Trump Campaign Turmoil Explodes as Trove of J.D. Vance's Bombshell Emails Critical of TSF Are Leaked (Original Post) B.See Jul 2024 OP
Someone wasn't vetted very well! n/t Dennis Donovan Jul 2024 #1
Vetted by the best, Don Jr. speak easy Jul 2024 #4
And that is the best part malaise Jul 2024 #18
Putin OKed him thru Orban, that was all that mattered JT45242 Jul 2024 #7
No kidding. There were lots of JD criticisms of Trump out there tanyev Jul 2024 #22
Frreaking republicons hate themselves BoRaGard Jul 2024 #2
Isn't vetting something you want to do before nomination? 0rganism Jul 2024 #3
I think that if you COL Mustard Jul 2024 #5
Obviously they don't think vetting mattered. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #6
Team Trump were convinced they were going to win in a landslide underpants Jul 2024 #9
Yes I agree. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #10
They could not imagine Biden stepping aside. Lonestarblue Jul 2024 #14
The weird part is they've preached it like gospel for months underpants Jul 2024 #24
If you... COL Mustard Jul 2024 #8
If you hate the right people AND kiss Trump's fat ass agingdem Jul 2024 #11
That's the best part! COL Mustard Jul 2024 #25
This is genuinely funny! You know, we'll all be able to adopt the same motto for JD that the GOP PatrickforB Jul 2024 #12
Even though this news is great.... purr-rat beauty Jul 2024 #13
He always hides behind the fact that he got married and had children. 617Blue Jul 2024 #15
There are two suspects here..... usedtobedemgurl Jul 2024 #16
The sad part liberalgunwilltravel Jul 2024 #17
IF he's been nominated, can he be kicked off the ticket if he doesn't want to go? 3Hotdogs Jul 2024 #19
The party IS trump radical noodle Jul 2024 #23
"PEOPLE CHANGE!!!!!!!" is the only way they can spin it. oldsoftie Jul 2024 #20
He was a decent guy then something in him got thoroughly twisted later in life that turned him into this freak LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #21
When? Boomerproud Jul 2024 #27
he certainly got way more extreme when he converted to Catholicism in 2019 LymphocyteLover Jul 2024 #28
C'mon, you could not tell me that Sarah Palin was vetted. Arne Jul 2024 #26
I was certain Uday and Qusay's endorsement Hassler Jul 2024 #29
Okay.. who leaked 'em? All True. lol Somebody who wants Cha Jul 2024 #30

JT45242

(3,223 posts)
7. Putin OKed him thru Orban, that was all that mattered
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 06:05 AM
Jul 2024

The point is chaos and perhaps starting a new uprising that will weaken the US.

If somehow they steal the election, even better for Putin.
Don't think that TFG or his advisors called the shots on picking a VP

tanyev

(45,925 posts)
22. No kidding. There were lots of JD criticisms of Trump out there
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 08:30 AM
Jul 2024

even before these emails were released.

BoRaGard

(4,739 posts)
2. Frreaking republicons hate themselves
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 05:37 AM
Jul 2024

They have so much hate to share they are able to spare a shitload for themselves and their own felons, frauds, and rapists.

That says something noteworthy about republicon, um, character.

0rganism

(24,942 posts)
3. Isn't vetting something you want to do before nomination?
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 05:43 AM
Jul 2024

I seem to remember it working that way when I was young. Now it's not just that they don't, I don't think they could if they wanted -- after deceiving yourself so thoroughly, maybe it gets harder to know truth from a rat's nest of lies. Maybe after a certain degree of spouting bullshit authoritatively, vetting itself becomes meaningless.

COL Mustard

(7,316 posts)
5. I think that if you
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 05:46 AM
Jul 2024

Hate the right people, nothing else matters. At least they make it seem that way!

Irish_Dem

(67,248 posts)
6. Obviously they don't think vetting mattered.
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 06:01 AM
Jul 2024

They figured Trump is a ruthless sociopath/criminal and he gets away with his evil history.
The public wouldn't care about Vance's past history either.
And they could gaslight away any misstatements.

underpants

(189,715 posts)
9. Team Trump were convinced they were going to win in a landslide
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 06:29 AM
Jul 2024

or “land slade” as Trump said recently at a rally.

John Heillemann said so on Morning Joe last week. I’ve seen or read that elsewhere. Obviously Team Trump thinks whatever he thinks and after the worship he received at the convention he was/is certain it’s already over. This pick was seen as unimportant because everyone already loves Trump.

That’s the best explanation I’ve seen.

Irish_Dem

(67,248 posts)
10. Yes I agree.
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 06:31 AM
Jul 2024

They think it is a done deal.

The cult voters adore Trump, there are enough votes to cover up the theft of the election.
So the VP is not important.

Lonestarblue

(12,508 posts)
14. They could not imagine Biden stepping aside.
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 07:16 AM
Jul 2024

Between his low ratings and Republican plans to stifle or prevent voter registrations and kick voters off the rolls in Democratic areas or any number of dirty tricks planned, the Trump campaign thought they could prevent any Democratic win. Now they have a real race. They’ll still cheat where possible, but the massive cheating needed to win some key states will be too noticeable to overlook.

underpants

(189,715 posts)
24. The weird part is they've preached it like gospel for months
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 10:03 AM
Jul 2024

About Trump stalling on the debates.
He's feeding a conspiracy going around that Kamala will be replaced at the convention.
They are still promoting this wild theory. Mostly that Michelle will replace Kamala. It’s been going for months that Michelle would replace Joe and yet they were caught completely flat footed when Joe did step down.

COL Mustard

(7,316 posts)
8. If you...
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 06:15 AM
Jul 2024

Hate the right people, nothing else matters. At least they make it seem that way!

agingdem

(8,544 posts)
11. If you hate the right people AND kiss Trump's fat ass
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 07:02 AM
Jul 2024

nothing else matters...as an aside...someone should tell JD (obviously my wife is not a white person) Vance he can delete every Trump-is-an-asshole email/text from now until the end of time but someone will find his stash..the internet Is forever ....

COL Mustard

(7,316 posts)
25. That's the best part!
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 10:31 AM
Jul 2024

The Internet is forever. I am SO glad I grew up and did most of my stupid stuff before the Internet and security cameras everywhere.

PatrickforB

(15,195 posts)
12. This is genuinely funny! You know, we'll all be able to adopt the same motto for JD that the GOP
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 07:08 AM
Jul 2024

had for Clinton.

OH, but.....................his emails!

purr-rat beauty

(684 posts)
13. Even though this news is great....
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 07:09 AM
Jul 2024

It should have waited just a wee little longer, let Bowman open up his mouth a little bit more and take the heaping shit dump from trump before this explodes in his face.

Not an October surprise though, it best be Epstein's ghost.

617Blue

(1,842 posts)
15. He always hides behind the fact that he got married and had children.
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 07:24 AM
Jul 2024

I find it interesting that he was in regular contact with a trans person despite the fact that he professes to hate them so much.

usedtobedemgurl

(1,619 posts)
16. There are two suspects here.....
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 07:24 AM
Jul 2024

Either the trans person was so talked by Vance's hate, they released the email, or Cancers wife is so horrified with him and upset about threats, she is trying to get him out of the race.

17. The sad part
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 07:29 AM
Jul 2024

Vance may not be on the ticket in November. Of course, the only thing that matters to Trump is that Vance kisses his ass. But if his handlers can convince him keeping Vance will end up losing the election resulting in Trump going to jail, he might reconsider.

3Hotdogs

(14,045 posts)
19. IF he's been nominated, can he be kicked off the ticket if he doesn't want to go?
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 08:01 AM
Jul 2024

He could resign. But be forced off?

radical noodle

(9,788 posts)
23. The party IS trump
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 08:38 AM
Jul 2024

He can do whatever he wants and his cult will be fine with it. Vance would be faced with trump's wrath if he doesn't resign if trump wants him to.

 

oldsoftie

(13,538 posts)
20. "PEOPLE CHANGE!!!!!!!" is the only way they can spin it.
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 08:11 AM
Jul 2024

Seems to me this would be an embarrassment to TRUMP even though Vance is kissing his ass NOW

LymphocyteLover

(7,673 posts)
21. He was a decent guy then something in him got thoroughly twisted later in life that turned him into this freak
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 08:12 AM
Jul 2024

Arne

(3,608 posts)
26. C'mon, you could not tell me that Sarah Palin was vetted.
Mon Jul 29, 2024, 10:56 AM
Jul 2024

That freak was unbelievably stupid.
Scared the crap out of that election.
Then they kept her around even after
she screwed everyone.

Hassler

(4,188 posts)
29. I was certain Uday and Qusay's endorsement
Tue Jul 30, 2024, 02:27 AM
Jul 2024

Was all that was needed. Better run and hide Coke boy an Eric.

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