Staff Reports
In the wacky world of politics, it seems like the stage is set for a wild showdown between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The drama is so thick, you could cut it with a knife! But hold onto your hats, folks, because it looks like this circus might not have any new acts joining in. Yep, you heard it here first: the deadline for new candidates to jump into the ring is coming up faster than a cat chasing a laser pointer!
Now, let’s take a stroll down memory lane to the good old days of 1995 when Republican big shot Steve Forbes found himself in a bit of a pickle. Instead of just whipping out his checkbook and throwing money at the problem like a normal rich dude, he decided to go the old-fashioned route and collect tons of signatures on petitions. But guess what? It wasn’t going so hot. It was like trying to sell snowcones in a blizzard!
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Forbes and his team had their work cut out for them, especially in Rhode Island. It was like a scene straight out of a comedy movie – foot of snow on the ground, empty malls, and the looming deadline for the petitions. It was a real nail-biter, but in the end, Forbes missed the boat and had to wave goodbye to his presidential dreams. Tough break, buddy!
Fast forward to today, and we’ve got folks chattering about the possibility of new challengers swooping in to steal the spotlight from Biden and Trump. But hold your horses, because according to the experts, it’s pretty much curtains for any latecomers. The deadlines for getting on the ballot have come and gone, and the ship has sailed. It’s like showing up to a party after the cake’s been eaten and the music’s been turned off – not a good look.
Some political hotshots, like Matt Gorman and Trey Trainor, are laying down the law and saying, “Sorry, no dice.” They’re basically telling anyone with delusions of grandeur to wake up and smell the coffee. The nomination process is already too far gone for any new contenders to make a splash. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but that’s just the way the cookie crumbles.
And if you thought there might be some sneaky backdoor for independent candidates to sneak in and shake things up, think again. The calendar is closing in on those hopefuls, and the numbers just aren’t in their favor. It takes a mountain of cash and an army of supporters to even have a shot, and even then, it’s like trying to teach a cat to do tricks – it rarely works out.
So, to all the dreamers out there wishing for a different showdown than Biden versus Trump, it’s time to face the music. As the wise old saying goes, “It is what it is.” The race is set, the players are ready, and there’s no room for late bloomers in this political garden. It’s Trump versus Biden, and that’s all she wrote, folks. Let the games begin!
