As a politically-inclined observer who holds a passion for dissecting political campaigns and their impacts on the electorate, I’ve had my fair share of commendable and disappointing experiences debriefing campaign strategies. However, the DeSantis team holds the crown for running what I believe to be the worst campaign in history, and here’s why.
Governor DeSantis began his political escapade with a declaration of war against one of the largest media corporations and employers in his home state. This ill-advised move could only be a testament to a candidate who is in it for power rather than developing compelling policy ideas.
The premise of DeSantis’s campaign showcased a profound misunderstanding of what made Trump attractive to the conservative populace.… Continue reading
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ends presidential campaign
In a surprising turn of events, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the end of his once-promising presidential campaign. It seems that his bid to challenge former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination has come to a swift and anticlimactic halt. As an individual who closely followed DeSantis’s political career, I must admit that this news does not come as a shock.
Throughout his campaign, DeSantis struggled to connect with voters and convince Republicans to swap their loyalty from Trump to him. Despite winning reelection as governor by a landslide in 2022, DeSantis saw his popularity wane even before officially launching his campaign.… Continue reading
Nikki Haley Is Going to Lay into Trump, and It Will Be Great to Watch
In the chaotic world of politics, it’s always entertaining to see politicians clash and challenge each other’s ideals. The latest buzz surrounds Nikki Haley, a prominent figure in the Republican Party, who is rumored to be planning to “lay into” former President Donald Trump. As an observer of politics, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement about this potential clash of titans.
However, as thrilling as this confrontation may seem, I can’t help but feel a tinge of skepticism. Will Haley truly stand up to Trump or simply play along with the elites funding her campaign?… Continue reading
Fox News Poll Shows 35% of N.H. Republicans Say They Won’t Vote For Trump in General Election
As a concerned citizen, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of shock and hope when I read the headline “Fox News Poll Shows 35% of N.H. Republicans Say They Won’t Vote For Trump in General Election.” It’s an astonishing number that cannot be ignored. However, I must admit that I’m skeptical, and I won’t believe it until I see the results on Election Day.
Now, before you accuse me of being too cynical, let me explain my reasons. We’ve heard similar claims in the past, particularly in 2016 and 2020, where there were predictions of a massive exodus of Republicans who wouldn’t vote for Trump.… Continue reading
Trump is bleeding moderate support. It could cost him the 2024 election. That’s the headline that grabbed my attention, as a self-proclaimed moderate voter. As someone who believes in electing the best person for the job, who wants safety for everyone, a well-funded education system, equality of outcomes, sensible drug laws, good jobs and training options, a secure border, and a strong military, I find myself deeply troubled by the state of the Republican Party and its continued support for Donald Trump.
The comments I’ve read echo my own sentiments. The Republican party’s willingness to go along with this Trump con job is baffling and infuriating.… Continue reading
Republicans Push To Legalize ‘Property Owners’ Killing Homeless People in Kentucky
As I read the headline, “Republicans Push To Legalize ‘Property Owners’ Killing Homeless People in Kentucky,” I was taken aback by the sheer inhumanity of such a proposal. Instead of addressing the root causes of homelessness, drug addiction, and mental illness, Republican politicians in Kentucky seem determined to resort to violence and bloodshed. It is truly disheartening to witness the disregard for human life that underlies this bill, known as the “Safer Kentucky Act” or HB5.
The bill not only authorizes the use of force, potentially deadly force, against unhoused individuals found camping on private property but also criminalizes unsanctioned homeless encampments.… Continue reading
As someone who prides themselves on being a moderate, I find it quite intriguing to watch the political landscape unfold as we approach the 2024 election. A crucial element in this unfolding saga is the ability, or I should say, inability, of Donald Trump to retain moderate support. There’s something particularly bewildering and perturbing about watching his waning appeal amongst procrastinating Republicans, independents, and undecided voters—people like me—who were once hopeful that an outsider might inspire change, but have since been disillusioned by the chaotic and divisive behemoth that is the “Trump legacy”.
And the Republican party isn’t helping the cause either.… Continue reading
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/593339-mcconnell-breaks-with-rnc-jan-6-violent-insurrection
Sure. He said this immediately after the impeachment, and even said Trump was responsible… except he declined to hold Trump responsible.
You misunderstand McConnell’s grand plan. He’s using the courts he tricked Trump into assembling to fuck him at every turn (election results, his tax returns, now J6) while supporting traditional conservative principles (minor wins for religious rights, campaign finance, likely wins for guns and abortion in Corlett and Dobbs coming out this summer). And while the courts destroy him piece by piece, the J6 committee led by two McConnell Republicans exposes the real dirt behind him and leaves him with his pants down for the Federalist Society graduate DOJ to come and collect.… Continue reading
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/11/03/progressives-virginia-loss-corporate-democrats-have-only-themselves-blame
Democrats always lose when they second guess what Republican voters want and then pander to that.
I’ll never understand this… the answer to what Republican voters want is… Republican politicians. There’s no way to appease that. They want to see and R and 95%+ of them don’t care about anything else.
ACA proved that. Obama went with a full appeasement strat: 1:1 introduce healthcare approach by top Repiblican candidate.
But because it was now a Democrat plan, states chose this hill to, in many cases literally, die on – rather than allow a black Democrat install republican policy on national level.… Continue reading
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/adam-kinzinger-marjorie-taylor-greene-communist-infrastructure-highways_n_6187163ae4b0c8666bdd9f9d
She’s one of the worst extremist politicians out there. Everything Democratic is communism, every Democrat is a socialist, every bill not brought forth by Republicans is wasteful, illegal, blah blah blah. She insists on voting No on anything put forth by Democrats, just because it’s from Dems. Yet everyone knows if Republicans put forth the same bill, she’d be screaming for it to be passed. She is a grifter, a fearmonger, a hypocrite and a bigot.
If it had been Democrats who stormed the Capitol to try to disrupt the confirmation of Trump as President, she absolutely would be calling for the death penalty for all of them.… Continue reading
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Nikki Haley Is Going to Lay into Trump, and It Will Be Great to Watch
Nikki Haley Is Going to Lay into Trump, and It Will Be Great to Watch
In the chaotic world of politics, it’s always entertaining to see politicians clash and challenge each other’s ideals. The latest buzz surrounds Nikki Haley, a prominent figure in the Republican Party, who is rumored to be planning to “lay into” former President Donald Trump. As an observer of politics, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement about this potential clash of titans.
However, as thrilling as this confrontation may seem, I can’t help but feel a tinge of skepticism. Will Haley truly stand up to Trump or simply play along with the elites funding her campaign?… Continue reading