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Jeff, I watched Popok’s commentary about the situation yesterday, one of the Meidas Touch videos, - and he didn’t know...and neither does Jamie Raskin at this point. It’s anyone’s guess how it goes down so it’ll be a “wait and see”. It is concerning, that’s for sure. I live in Miami, a few miles away from that courthouse but I won’t get near that area. An article in today’s Miami Herald is titled: “The New Abnormal: Will Trump indictments become routine in GOP Primary?” <---That too, is quite concerning. We can only hope that somehow, someway, Trump goes down and this nightmare-chapter in our history is finally over.

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You're not just a loudmouth. You're OUR loudmouth. Happy Sunday.

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founding

Firstly, if she was chosen ‘randomly’ I’ll eat my shirt in McDonald’s window.

Secondly, having learned nothing, the prosecution is bending over backwards to seem FAIR, ffs.

And finally if anyone thinks DeSantis will help things move smoothly in his state to get rid of the barstard (sic), a gentle reminder that in Florida, compared to Trump, DeSantis is relatively powerless.

Maybe I’m just feeling extra cynical today, or maybe I’m just damaged from watching a raging criminal blow past law after law with the full approval and support of his political party and the unholy wealthy people who back it.

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With knowing that. I am a little worried because he always seems to get what the fuck he wants!! That Teflon idiot just squirms and squeezes his orange blobbular ass through everything!! That mental reject, pos, sociopath, bastard just keeps on ticking the fuck out of every Democrat who breaths air!

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A challenge to all readers.

Find a picture of Smile Girl Aileen Cannon where she does not look like a complete fucking idiot.

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Down with Cannon. I dont' think we have anything to worry about but I've been saying that since 2016 and I've been wrong most of the time.

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I sure hope you are correct about one of the two scenarios whereby she is not the presiding judge...but, Floriduh

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I've read comments on other reporting about this from lawyers who litigate in the fed court system, and they're all pretty adamant that the case will be reassigned to a more senior lawyer. She'll preside over the initial assignment of the case for acceptance to the court docket, and any early filings/pleadings/motions. BUT....for the actual trial the most likely scenario is it will go to a more senior judge. Also, that judge will not be picked by the 11th circuit, but the chief justice of the Southern District of Florida.

But....let's just wait and see. I personally seriously doubt she'll be the presiding judge in a trial of this magnitude, given the visibility of it all.

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Let's hope not a loose Cannon or her court superiors will have to muzzle her. Judge who ran Rittenhouse trial a bona fide bigoted POS as was defendant

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I’m worried about trial delays which take us to the election in 2024. Florida has a rocket docket but she can deny Justice’s request and drag her heals as long as she wants

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I have seen enough of Aileen Cannon to know without any doubt that she will have an agenda of throwing out the case of The People vs. Donald Trump.

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if cannon had the brains god* gave a rock she would bend over backwards this time to run her court like trump was just your average joe criminal in need of housing in a public prison. ( * we don't actually believe in god or that he hands out brains randomly or otherwise, it's whatchacall an expression)

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I am of the belief that when Jack Smith chose to file in Florida, he and others would have considered the possibility of her being assigned. I wonder what kind of preparation they have to counteract this.

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Your “legal jargon...” wouldn’t have it any other way!

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Couple of quick points.. 1 Judge Cannon was shut down and possibly embarrassed by the rulings of the 11 Circuit, I don’t believe her fealty to Trump will cause her to make other favorable rulings in Donald’s case. She does have choices, maybe at this point she will become more circumspect of her actions. 2. The speaking indictments for all to read are rather simple, explaining in lay terms what the charges and evidence produced. 3. I will note that I see in Donald’s very short future, such as Monday, the crashing of fine white china dishes at the bug infested shitty golf motel, probably at his famous omelette bar where the plans to invade Iran were “secured” and viewing the wall in his private dining room that is oozing in ketchup with again..... many shattered bottles, McDonalds wrappers on the floor.

where is Mel? Is she with RICO the pool boy? Is she going to bring back her super duper coat “I really don’t care” inquiring minds want to know. Finally, Will MAGA riot Tuesday in Miami?

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I'm spending far too much time telling ppl to calm the fuck down about Aileen Cannon. She will not be the trial judge. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/6/9/2174445/-MeidasTouch-host-Ben-Meiselas-Explains-Why-Judge-Aileen-Cannon-Will-Be-Recused

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