No Points For 2nd Place

Originally composed 5-22

(No Points For 2nd Place)

Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) just announced his Candacy to be President of the United States. He will be joining former President Donald Trump, former U.N. Ambassador and former  Governor of the Palmetto State, and Vivek Ramaswami. While Scott begins his race with significant funding, his polling position is little better than the other "also runs" that have yet to escape single digits. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to formally declare next week. of course, the Elephant in the room, pun intended, continues to be Donald Trump who, if one is to believe a Real Clear Politics Average, is up by 31%+.


In recent weeks, there have been a series of events that have fostered the former President. From the indictment in New York to the release of the Durham Report, where Trump's intimations about the FBI and the Justice Department have been confirmed. However, what is developing is all Republican contenders that will not be Trump.


That being said, however and still speaking of second place points, Trump is still running second place to Mr. Biden. He is behind in Georgia. He is behind in Arizona, two states he was able to carry in 2016. That says nothing about the Pennsyvanias or Wisconsins of the world. However, one who could defeat Biden would be Ron DeSantis who is leading the President in both the Peach and Grand Canyon states.


But Trump maintains a commanding lead. At this stage, any GOP debates would seem superfluous to Trump who would have no motivation to participate. But, if Trump is declared the Nominee, and President Biden is still in the race, at whatever capacity, he would still prevail over his predecessor.


Now, polling this far removed from the election might have all that validity but they can offer snap-shots. So, Senator Scott is running for President. Governor DeSantis will make his formal announcement next week. But if Trump does not get his status severely compromised beforehand, then it is Biden's second term and Trump's no points for second place.

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