I think the biggest difference between Trump and most of the other high-level GOP candidates is that he actually (somehow) has populist appeal to the deplorables. McConnell, DeSantis, Haley or other somewhat competent Republicans are still seen as swamp creatures by the MAGAts. But, the real danger lies in an unknown future candidate that has Trumps populist appeal and is competent. I don't think that person has emerged from the muck yet, but it's only a matter of time.
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