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ultralite001

(1,020 posts)
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 05:09 PM Mar 2024

George Santos leaves the GOP to run as an Independent...

Source: The Hill

“I am officially suspending my petitioning in #NY01 to access the ballot as a Republican and will be filing to run as an independent…” Santos posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I will take my Ultra MAGA/Trump supporting values to the ballot in November as an Independent.”

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4550246-santos-gop-new-york-independent-house-race/



What a day this has been...
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George Santos leaves the GOP to run as an Independent... (Original Post) ultralite001 Mar 2024 OP
Fuck. That slimy little shit-weasel just won't give up. Aristus Mar 2024 #1
Will he be enough to split the R vote? AZSkiffyGeek Mar 2024 #2
I sure hope so. Aristus Mar 2024 #3
He'll get free medical in the Feds bro. Duncanpup Mar 2024 #6
He is not currently vested to receive a pension. LiberalFighter Mar 2024 #17
Not Sure He Meant From Congress... GB_RN Mar 2024 #21
Okay, thank you. Aristus Mar 2024 #57
Couldn't have said it better. heckles65 Mar 2024 #52
can't keep a good man down! prodigitalson Mar 2024 #4
Addicted to the grift. Easy money. Oopsie Daisy Mar 2024 #5
Indeed. The jig isn't up until the cell door slams shut. Eugene Mar 2024 #33
When is this fucking weasel montanacowboy Mar 2024 #7
First the trial has to occur. Elessar Zappa Mar 2024 #30
Oh you silly fool 617Blue Mar 2024 #54
Someone remind us, when is this clown's trial set for? RockRaven Mar 2024 #8
Devolder defrauds devoters!! AGAIN!! LOL AZ8theist Mar 2024 #9
I don't see any voters in that photo, it's just a slimeball and several journalists FakeNoose Mar 2024 #25
If I was a "supporter" of Devolder...... AZ8theist Mar 2024 #38
Well Trump is bankrupting the Republicans anyway IronLionZion Mar 2024 #10
Please proceed (former) congressman RustyWheels Mar 2024 #11
Smart move, moron! RussBLib Mar 2024 #12
Bye then...don't let the door smack ya in the back side! PortTack Mar 2024 #13
You do that, George. tanyev Mar 2024 #14
running for office is lucrative to weasels JoseBalow Mar 2024 #15
Are matching campaign funds still a thing? getagrip_already Mar 2024 #16
Matching federal funds are for the POTUS race NanaCat Mar 2024 #26
thanks, its been so long since anyone used them I forgot how it works getagrip_already Mar 2024 #28
Has he chosen a name, and an identity yet? twodogsbarking Mar 2024 #18
Will Kitara Ravache work??? ultralite001 Mar 2024 #19
Who knew Kitara had standards. Duncanpup Mar 2024 #41
Oh no, ya lying weasel, the deal is up. Everyone knows about you now and won't be fooled again. brush Mar 2024 #20
I wonder who he thinks will vote for him viva la Mar 2024 #22
Different district moose65 Mar 2024 #44
Oh? Maybe he thinks they won't know viva la Mar 2024 #51
Why is he not in jail? Is he running against RFK Jr? SouthernDem4ever Mar 2024 #23
To quote Mrs. Slocumbe (Are You Being Served?), TomSlick Mar 2024 #24
"and I am unanimous in that!" EmmaLee E Mar 2024 #47
You just can't make this shit up: Novara Mar 2024 #27
Oh the irony SouthernDem4ever Mar 2024 #49
Ha, ha, ha!!! PatSeg Mar 2024 #56
You can't make this shit up JustAnotherGen Mar 2024 #29
If an independent party existed, Santos would be expelled from it as well. sop Mar 2024 #31
Pathetic HandmaidsTaleUntold Mar 2024 #32
Of course. Has he picked a name yet? hay rick Mar 2024 #34
Looking cause the right leaning independents to vote for the offical Republican candidate rather than a Democratic? cstanleytech Mar 2024 #35
"Ultra MAGA" LudwigPastorius Mar 2024 #36
What an idiot. area51 Mar 2024 #37
This is what everyone does before they quit being relevant. Bucky Mar 2024 #39
Yep they lost George Duncanpup Mar 2024 #40
You can take George out of the GOP Aussie105 Mar 2024 #42
Trying to reclaim his 15 minutes of fame. yellowcanine Mar 2024 #43
Wow, I'm in NY1 onlyadream Mar 2024 #45
Will Santos running as Indy help Avlon? 617Blue Mar 2024 #55
I doubt it onlyadream Mar 2024 #60
I love the smell of desperation in the morning. (nt) Paladin Mar 2024 #46
I bet he won't even get enough signatures to appear on the ballot. TheRickles Mar 2024 #48
Well if he still subscribes to the Magat playbook, he'll just make them up SouthernDem4ever Mar 2024 #50
Proof that Santos is running to collect money from donations. no_hypocrisy Mar 2024 #53
Nice of him Turbineguy Mar 2024 #58
Santos is a joke. Watch your wallet while he's around. BlueWaveNeverEnd Mar 2024 #59
If you've been kicked out of Congress, how the FUCK do you think they'll let you back in? Novara Mar 2024 #61

Aristus

(67,480 posts)
1. Fuck. That slimy little shit-weasel just won't give up.
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 05:11 PM
Mar 2024

I guess the allure of free medical and a nice pension are too good to pass up.

Aristus

(67,480 posts)
3. I sure hope so.
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 05:14 PM
Mar 2024

That festering little turd is second on my list of people I'm praying will be swallowed up into total obscurity very soon.

LiberalFighter

(53,036 posts)
17. He is not currently vested to receive a pension.
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 05:54 PM
Mar 2024

He needs five years.

Even then it is based on a formula that would not provide him much that point if he became vested.

He would need to serve just over two terms as he was expelled with less than a year.

Same requirement for health care.

GB_RN

(2,855 posts)
21. Not Sure He Meant From Congress...
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 06:06 PM
Mar 2024

I could be wrong, but I took it as him saying “Santos” would get free healthcare from behind bars (seeing as “Santos” is under indictment for a bunch of shit).

Aristus

(67,480 posts)
57. Okay, thank you.
Sat Mar 23, 2024, 05:17 PM
Mar 2024

That's good to know. Hope he never gets back into public office. Not even as a dogcatcher. Scratch that; especially as a dogcatcher. Dogs deserve better.

montanacowboy

(6,212 posts)
7. When is this fucking weasel
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 05:22 PM
Mar 2024

going to jail? do they never go to jail? is he still negotiating some kind of a deal? and yes, are you kidding me he is going to be elected? OFFS

FakeNoose

(34,584 posts)
25. I don't see any voters in that photo, it's just a slimeball and several journalists
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 07:21 PM
Mar 2024

Also there are several protesters in the background. But not a single supporter.

getagrip_already

(16,782 posts)
28. thanks, its been so long since anyone used them I forgot how it works
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 07:31 PM
Mar 2024

since the floodgates to contributions opened, none of the candidates use the fed money anymore.

It used to be ever so much more sane.

brush

(56,163 posts)
20. Oh no, ya lying weasel, the deal is up. Everyone knows about you now and won't be fooled again.
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 06:02 PM
Mar 2024

Your days of collecting government checks are over.

You might try public assistance and get government cheese though.

viva la

(3,639 posts)
22. I wonder who he thinks will vote for him
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 06:12 PM
Mar 2024

Maybe some Trumpers who think the GOP candidate is a RINO?

That's fine-- will get Suozzi elected.

moose65

(3,252 posts)
44. Different district
Sat Mar 23, 2024, 06:34 AM
Mar 2024

Santos decided to run in NY1, which isn’t Suozzi’s district. It’s Nick LaLota’s.

SouthernDem4ever

(6,618 posts)
23. Why is he not in jail? Is he running against RFK Jr?
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 06:40 PM
Mar 2024

Are all of his criminal charges already dismissed? So many questions, so many stupid people.

Novara

(6,045 posts)
27. You just can't make this shit up:
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 07:29 PM
Mar 2024
Santos said he “reflected” and has decided that he “can no longer be part of the Republican Party.” He argued that the GOP “continues to lie and swindle” its voters and he can no longer affiliate “with a party that stands for nothing and falls for everything.”

PatSeg

(49,515 posts)
56. Ha, ha, ha!!!
Sat Mar 23, 2024, 12:13 PM
Mar 2024

I'd say unbelievable, but these days I suppose anything is possible. "A party that falls for everything"? I guess the litmus test for that is it fell for HIM! He's not even a good con artist!

Now I'm wondering who on earth he thinks will vote for him as an Independent.

 
32. Pathetic
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 08:58 PM
Mar 2024

Mentally ill narcissist trying to ride coattails of Trump with tongue fully up ass. He’s an actual RINO.

cstanleytech

(26,758 posts)
35. Looking cause the right leaning independents to vote for the offical Republican candidate rather than a Democratic?
Fri Mar 22, 2024, 10:12 PM
Mar 2024

LudwigPastorius

(10,213 posts)
36. "Ultra MAGA"
Sat Mar 23, 2024, 12:12 AM
Mar 2024

That must be a MAGA politician who is under federal indictment for multiple felonies, yet is still running for office.

area51

(12,066 posts)
37. What an idiot.
Sat Mar 23, 2024, 12:47 AM
Mar 2024

Somehow I don't think independent voters will be attracted to an "ultra maga" candidate.

Bucky

(55,334 posts)
39. This is what everyone does before they quit being relevant.
Sat Mar 23, 2024, 02:17 AM
Mar 2024

Well, except Santos lost relevance long ago

Aussie105

(5,940 posts)
42. You can take George out of the GOP
Sat Mar 23, 2024, 05:27 AM
Mar 2024

but you can't take the George Santos brand of slimeball insanity out of George.

onlyadream

(2,195 posts)
45. Wow, I'm in NY1
Sat Mar 23, 2024, 08:05 AM
Mar 2024

And I’m surprised that he’s switched to this district. I’m very excited about John Avlon running. He’s quick and smart and I think he’s got a great chance at winning.

Election Day is going to be so stressful. 🫤

SouthernDem4ever

(6,618 posts)
50. Well if he still subscribes to the Magat playbook, he'll just make them up
Sat Mar 23, 2024, 09:45 AM
Mar 2024

and submit fraudulent signatures.

no_hypocrisy

(47,934 posts)
53. Proof that Santos is running to collect money from donations.
Sat Mar 23, 2024, 10:17 AM
Mar 2024

He had virtually no chance against Avlon in another district that doesn't know him.

Add to the distance from the voters of NY1, he's now an Independent. He doesn't have the appeal and the strength to win, let alone campaign.

He's in it for the money. One can only hope that the donors are not going to fall for his ruse.

Novara

(6,045 posts)
61. If you've been kicked out of Congress, how the FUCK do you think they'll let you back in?
Tue Mar 26, 2024, 02:40 PM
Mar 2024

You didn't become a different person and eliminate your past.

It would be kind of fun for him to win a seat and refused to be sworn in.

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