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Will Donald Trump Be the GOP Nominee Again?
Marion Barry, the legendary D.C. politician, provides the answer
Even if he is convicted of some crimes and is out on bail on appeal, Donald Trump will be the Republican nominee for President in 2024. None of the Republicans who took the stage last night to debate real issues have a chance against him.
Believe me, I know; I am from Washington D.C. and the electoral strength of populist politicians is always strong. Remember the late, great Marion Barry, an actual politician who believed in public service? He was Mayor of Washington D.C. and became a political superstar here in Washington D.C. He rode that populist label for over 25 years and never lost his appeal until the end of his life. And so it is that Donald Trump will also try to ride the wave, for as long as he is able, especially if the criminal justice system does not stop him.
Mayor For Life
Marion Barry was so popular in Washington D.C., during his nearly 50 years of service that he was nicknamed “mayor for life.” Barry, unlike Trump, deserved the accolades. He had served as Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) during the Civil Rights Movement. He had risked death during that long struggle becoming a confidante of Dr. King and many other big players in…
