What happens to the Republican Party now? (7 Viewers)

[MT15]

This election nonsense by Trump may end up splitting up the Republican Party. I just don’t see how the one third (?) who are principled conservatives can stay in the same party with Trump sycophants who are willing to sign onto the TX Supreme Court case.

We also saw the alt right types chanting “destroy the GOP” in Washington today because they didn’t keep Trump in power. I think the Q types will also hold the same ill will toward the traditional Republican Party. In fact its quite possible that all the voters who are really in a Trump personality cult will also blame the GOP for his loss. It’s only a matter of time IMO before Trump himself gets around to blaming the GOP.

There is some discussion of this on Twitter. What do you all think?

 

[MT15]

I knew about Walker and the Missouri guy. I didn’t know about the others. I think this makes a salient point. Post-Trump, Republicans do not seem to care about these types of issues with their candidates.

“In Missouri, Georgia, Ohio and now Nebraska, Republican men running for high office face significant allegations of domestic violence, stalking, even sexual assault — accusations that once would have derailed any run for office. But in an era of Republican politics when Donald J. Trump could survive and thrive amid accusations of sexual assault, opposing candidates are finding little traction in dwelling on the issues.

Political scientists who have studied Republican voting since the rise of Trumpism are not surprised that accused candidates have soldiered on — and that their primary rivals have approached the accusations tepidly. In this fiercely partisan moment, concerns about personal behavior are dwarfed by the struggle between Republicans and Democrats, which Republican men and women see as life-or-death. Increasingly, Republicans cast accusations of sexual misconduct as an attempt by liberals to silence conservatives.”

As G.O.P. Candidates Face Accusations, Rivals Tread Carefully

In several states, Republican candidates are contending with allegations of domestic violence and sexual assault. Few of their primary rivals want to talk about it.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Taurus]

Just like America is blaming itself for electing Biden. Historic inflation. I went to Walmart yesterday. It is 7 minutes farther from my home than some other stores but I wanted to save money. Yet there is no escaping it. Prices are crazy.

This inflation is the trash after Lombardi Gras.

 

[SteveSBrickNJ]

You really have a crystal ball do you? What about the crazy Repub mindset, is that going away with Trump? DeSantis and his ilk (Abbott) are just as bad.....

You have no idea what you are talking about, about the only way Trump doesn't get the nomination is if he dies from a heart attack before the election (which I hope for), he is finally held accountable for his crimes, or he decides not to run on his on volition......

I think I DO have a clue what I am talking about.
Why would the MAJORITY of Republican voters want to vote for this guy?

Trump criticized NATO when asked about Russia's 'evil' actions in Ukraine by Fox News' Sean Hannity

When asked by Fox News' Sean Hannity about Russia's alleged war crimes in Ukraine, former President Donald Trump replied by criticizing NATO.

www.yahoo.com

 

[bird]

I think I DO have a clue what I am talking about.
Why would the MAJORITY of Republican voters want to vote for this guy?

Trump criticized NATO when asked about Russia's 'evil' actions in Ukraine by Fox News' Sean Hannity

When asked by Fox News' Sean Hannity about Russia's alleged war crimes in Ukraine, former President Donald Trump replied by criticizing NATO.

www.yahoo.com

Ask the majority of Republican voters. Imo, the rabid Trumpers make up more than 50% of Republican voters.

Also see Bird’s Theorem.

 

[SteveSBrickNJ]

Ask the majority of Republican voters. Imo, the rabid Trumpers make up more than 50% of Republican voters.

Also see Bird’s Theorem.

The majority of Republican voters are not paying attention like we are. IF Trump was a candidate in an actual upcoming election, TV commercials would be run with clips of him saying complimentary things about Putin. At that hypothetical future time...Trump would be done ....a loser.

 

[SaulGoodmanEsq]

The majority of Republican voters are not paying attention like we are. IF Trump was a candidate in an actual upcoming election, TV commercials would be run with clips of him saying complimentary things about Putin.

And the voters would ignore them.

 

[DaveXA]

I think I DO have a clue what I am talking about.
Why would the MAJORITY of Republican voters want to vote for this guy?

Trump criticized NATO when asked about Russia's 'evil' actions in Ukraine by Fox News' Sean Hannity

When asked by Fox News' Sean Hannity about Russia's alleged war crimes in Ukraine, former President Donald Trump replied by criticizing NATO.

www.yahoo.com

Why? Because he's not a Democrat...and he appeals to people's basest prejudices. When you have narrow-minded single issue voters, it's pretty easy to get them to not vote for the opposite party. It's up to the Republican Party to draw a line in the sand and say that Trumpian politics is destructive and ultimately would be terrible for the country if he is President.

 

[MT15]

The majority of Republican voters are not paying attention like we are. IF Trump was a candidate in an actual upcoming election, TV commercials would be run with clips of him saying complimentary things about Putin. At that hypothetical future time...Trump would be done ....a loser.

I hope you will be okay when Republican voters don’t care. I was the same way when the “kitty-grabbing” tape came out - I said no self-respecting voter will support this man. And yet…..

 

[SFIDC3]

The majority of Republican voters are not paying attention like we are. IF Trump was a candidate in an actual upcoming election, TV commercials would be run with clips of him saying complimentary things about Putin. At that hypothetical future time...Trump would be done ....a loser.

Haha!!!! you are acting as if plenty are not ignoring much larger warning signs....bless you and your feigned innocence!!!!!

 

[SteveSBrickNJ]

And the voters would ignore them.

That's because you focus on the folks you dislike instead of voters like me....well maybe you dislike me as well but I hope not

 

[SteveSBrickNJ]

Why? Because he's not a Democrat...and he appeals to people's basest prejudices. When you have narrow-minded single issue voters, it's pretty easy to get them to not vote for the opposite party. It's up to the Republican Party to draw a line in the sand and say that Trumpian politics is destructive and ultimately would be terrible for the country if he is President.

Republicans are MOSTLY Pro Police...Pro Military....anti Putin.
When Republicans who are only paying attention to their jobs and their families these days...when THOSE Republicans find out Trump's views on Putin....those Republicans will rush to jump off his bandwagon.

 

[SteveSBrickNJ]

I hope you will be okay when Republican voters don’t care. I was the same way when the “kitty-grabbing” tape came out - I said no self-respecting voter will support this man. And yet…..

I will not be ok.
If I am wrong then I will definitely be depressed.

 

[SteveSBrickNJ]

Haha!!!! you are acting as if plenty are not ignoring much larger warning signs....bless you and your feigned innocence!!!!!

See my responses to others. I can't think of anything new to add.

 

[Optimus Prime]

I hope you will be okay when Republican voters don’t care. I was the same way when the “kitty-grabbing” tape came out - I said no self-respecting voter will support this man. And yet…..

And after four years of chaos millions MORE voted for him in 2020

 

[SteveSBrickNJ]

And after four years of chaos millions MORE voted for him in 2020

WHO caused the problem between 2016 and 2020? It was the sore losers who wanted Hillary that tried to impeach Trump. It was additionally the (in the left's pocket) media who supported them. From 2016 - 2020 we were not in a war....my 401k did well ...and an effort was made to control our southern border. Under Biden we were embarrassed in Afghanistan, my 401k lost plenty and our southern border is porous. That is why I will NOT vote for incompetent Biden and I will NOT vote for Putin's buddy Donald Trump. We...America..we deserve better than those two politicians.

 

[DJ1BigTymer]

In the midst of "historical inflation rates" Texas Republican Gov Abbot choses to engage in stupid partisan games which will lead to more supply chain issues. Mind you, there are already processes in place to address the issues he claims he is fixing.

And for the past week, that produce has been held hostage, with businesses and goods "being used as bargaining chips," Galeazzi said.
What used to be a routine border crossing turned into a 30-hour wait for some trucks. Meanwhile, the fruits and vegetables in those trucks spoiled, leaving some produce department shelves sparse or empty in advance of the holiday weekend, he said.
"It could take a week or longer, up to probably three weeks, before the supply chain realigns," Galeazzi said.

Rotting fruit, spoiled vegetables: How Texas just made the supply chain even worse

A weeklong protest by Texas Governor Greg Abbott has resulted in hundreds of millions of lost dollars and caused delays in shipments of everything from avocados to car parts.

www.cnn.com

He has directly contributed to hundreds of millions dollars of lost goods and the cost to US consumers will be surely felt in the coming weeks. Just another example of the stupid policies being implemented in an effort to score political points.

 

[MT15]

Steve: Which impeachment wasn’t warranted? The first one recognized a corrupt action by him withholding aid that had been authorized by Congress to try to extract a personal political favor from Ukraine. The second one involved his role in attempting to overthrow a valid, certified election so he could remain in power. I’m curious which one of these you think “Hillary-lovers” had a hand in.

Also, we were certainly in Afghanistan during the entire Trump term and my 401k took such a nosedive in 2020 that I feared I would not be able to retire.

I’m thinking your memory is being pretty selective here.

 

[DJ1BigTymer]

WHO caused the problem between 2016 and 2020? It was the sore losers who wanted Hillary that tried to impeach Trump. It was additionally the (in the left's pocket) media who supported them. From 2016 - 2020 we were not in a war....my 401k did well ...and an effort was made to control our southern border. Under Biden we were embarrassed in Afghanistan, my 401k lost plenty and our southern border is porous. That is why I will NOT vote for incompetent Biden and I will NOT vote for Putin's buddy Donald Trump. We...America..we deserve better than those two politicians.

Remind me, who made the deal in Afghanistan?

Yes, Biden honored the agreement the United States made, but there wasn't much, if any, objection to the deal trump made to withdraw from Afghanistan. The Biden blame for this withdrawal is just as simple minded as all the other blame that Republicans attribute to him and him alone.