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Redleg

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10. I just don't see it happening

Reply to Mr. Sparkle (Original post)

Wed Nov 19, 2025, 12:59 PM

Nov 19

The GOP would either need to abandon its toxic masculinity bullshit or the female candidate would have to embrace it. I am fairly sure that Nancy Mace and MTG both think they might stand a chance. I just don't believe that the majority of Americans will like them.

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The View's Joy Behar Says Conservative Woman Could Win Presidency 'Faster Than a Liberal' [View all] Mr. Sparkle Nov 19 OP

Oh hell no..................... Lovie777 Nov 19 #1

The GOPer base would LOVE a Margaret Thatcher leftstreet Nov 19 #2

some would, but many just can't help themselves and want women "in their place." Jbraybarten Nov 19 #17

Not with my vote. Solly Mack Nov 19 #3

Ask Nikki Haley how rethug primaries go for women. Takket Nov 19 #4

Hence the "white" qualifier. Maru Kitteh Nov 19 #15

That assumes they would make it out of the primary to run in the general. W_HAMILTON Nov 19 #5

Agree. No way. betsuni Nov 19 #7

The "flawed candidate" thing is ridiculous. betsuni Nov 19 #6

Thank you! Sparkly Nov 19 #14

I have always believed that the first female president will be a Republican. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 19 #8

So, does Bill Clinton. obnoxiousdrunk Nov 19 #12

She's not wrong. Scrivener7 Nov 19 #9

I just don't see it happening Redleg Nov 19 #10

It would have to be an Erika Kirk style female preferably with a living husband they see as strong. Maru Kitteh Nov 19 #18

LOL. I used to think of Mitt Romney as the whitest dude ever. Redleg Nov 19 #21

How do they win the Republican nomination ? JI7 Nov 19 #11

I don't know how they get through a primary. Haley was a non starter with the GOP Jbraybarten Nov 19 #13

I believe MorbidButterflyTat Nov 19 #16

Only if she appeases the religiously insane repukes who do not believe that God approves of women getting power. CTyankee Nov 19 #19

tRump has ruined Liz's chances MiniMe Nov 19 #20