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Fla Dem

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18. If Putin has anything to do with it, maybe.

Reply to Squidly (Original post)

Wed Jul 24, 2024, 08:49 AM

Jul 2024

He is not happy about the Vance selection and has a way of eliminating people he doesn't like.

Russian TV Turns on JD Vance
Published Jul 24, 2024 at 7:09 AM EDT

Kremlin propagandists have mocked J.D. Vance in a reversal of the praise they gave Donald Trump's running mate only days ago.

Guests appearing on the Russia 1 channel had seemed happy about the announcement at the Republican National Convention (RNC) of Vance as the vice-presidential candidate, given his skepticism about continued U.S. aid for Ukraine and the perception that his running with Trump would be better suited for Moscow.

However, in a segment on Evening with Vladimir Solovyov, the anchor, who is an ally of Vladimir Putin, had a different take on the Ohio senator—as did his guests.

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https://www.newsweek.com/russia-tv-turns-jd-vance-kremlin-1929473

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Sacrificial lamb [View all] Squidly Jul 2024 OP

Na, Vance will be asked to resign. Big Blue Marble Jul 2024 #1

Hadn't thought about that. Your are probably right. mucifer Jul 2024 #3

Niki Halley was/is an obvious good choice. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #13

I don't think those Haley voters are going to support her at this point (even if tfg tries to get her as VP)... PunkinPi Jul 2024 #17

I was just saying yesterday the ol' plane crash might be the best way to save face here and I doubt very many brewens Jul 2024 #2

Yea that dumb one might wana steer clear of windows onetexan Jul 2024 #5

dodgy CT, de-rec Celerity Jul 2024 #4

Its just a thought... Squidly Jul 2024 #7

it makes the board look bad IMHO, multiple CT's have been running riot here since the Trump shooting Celerity Jul 2024 #9

The thing is Squidly Jul 2024 #10

CT is is not at all limited to previous events. nt Celerity Jul 2024 #11

We just have a difference in opinion... Squidly Jul 2024 #12

He will fire him GigiLeigh Jul 2024 #6

Yea Squidly Jul 2024 #8

He'll fire him, but it will look like Vance is resigning. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #14

I put no vile plan past those people. If it happened, I wouldn't be surprised. Scrivener7 Jul 2024 #15

He would need to make alot of concessions to get Haley Chakaconcarne Jul 2024 #16

If Putin has anything to do with it, maybe. Fla Dem Jul 2024 #18

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