Whither the GOP post Trump 2020 election loss
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@Axtremus said in Whither the GOP post Trump 2020 election loss:
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/03/23/trump-rescinds-mo-brooks-senate-endorsement-00019588
“… Donald Trump on Wednesday rescinded his endorsement of Alabama Senate candidate Rep. Mo Brooks, citing comments by the House Republican that the results of the 2020 election cannot be overturned.“
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
.....is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others. But behind this mask of extreme confidence lies a fragile self-esteem that's vulnerable to the slightest criticism.
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What the Brooks-Trump Embarrassment Is Showing Republicans
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/03/24/gop-move-beyond-trump-2024-00019988
Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Mo Brooks on the presumption that Brooks was a faithful acolyte without scruple — for which, to be fair, there was considerable evidence — and then when Brooks faltered in the polls, unendorsed him in humiliating fashion.
Brooks responded with a statement about how Trump had pressured him to support throwing Joe Biden out of office, reinstating the former president, and holding a new presidential special election. To his minimal credit, Brooks didn’t bend to Trump’s demands. It raises the question, though, of why he was touting — indeed, making the main feature of his candidacy — the endorsement of a man who urged him to back these feverishly outlandish measures?
Such is the debacle in Alabama that it’s hard to know who looks worse — the endorser without an ounce of loyalty or the endorsee without an ounce of self-respect.
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Still angry over 2020, Trump returns to Georgia seeking payback
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/still-angry-over-2020-trump-returns-georgia-seeking-payback-2022-03-26/“Trump has invested significant political capital in Georgia, endorsing a slate of statewide candidates in an effort to oust Governor Brian Kemp and his allies for failing to reverse the presidential results two years ago.”
Yeap, Trump is still playing king-maker in the GOP based on who he believes supports his narrative on the 2020 general election.
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@taiwan_girl said in Whither the GOP post Trump 2020 election loss:
@Axtremus said in Whither the GOP post Trump 2020 election loss:
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/03/23/trump-rescinds-mo-brooks-senate-endorsement-00019588
“… Donald Trump on Wednesday rescinded his endorsement of Alabama Senate candidate Rep. Mo Brooks, citing comments by the House Republican that the results of the 2020 election cannot be overturned.“
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
.....is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others. But behind this mask of extreme confidence lies a fragile self-esteem that's vulnerable to the slightest criticism.
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-pennsylvania-idUSKCN2M10IX
Trump endorses Dr. Oz for U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania. (Previously, Trump endorsed Sean Parnell for the same seat. "Parnell suspended his campaign in November 2021 after his estranged wife alleged physical abuse and he lost a battle over the custody of his three children.")
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https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjb59b/trump-endorses-dr-oz-pennsylvania
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Trump’s endorsement touted Mehmet Oz’s books and television show, and said that “women, in particular, are drawn to Oz for his advice and counsel.” —portraying this quality as one that would help Oz win the election.
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The Tennessee Republican Party voted Tuesday to remove former State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus and two other people from the August primary ballot in the state's 5th Congressional District.
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The vote marked the culmination of months of effort by both GOP legislators and activists to boot Ortagus because she had only recently moved to the state. She was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.Trump's "complete and total endorsement" could not save her.
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@George-K said in Whither the GOP post Trump 2020 election loss:
She didn't meet the qualifications set out. They followed the rules.
Yes, Trump did not do enough homework before endorsing this unqualified candidate.
Same think happened in Iowa where a Democrat candidate for Senate was disqualified because they didn't have the required number of signatures on the petition for candidacy.
Has said Iowa candidate been endorsed by any current or former Democratic President?
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https://www.politico.com/news/2022/04/21/mccarthy-tape-trump-jan6-00027122
A tape recording surfaced exposing Rep. McCarthy for having said that he would advise Trump to resign post Jan.6 Capitol riot. That appears to have stunted the GOP about whether to support McCarthy for Speakership if the the GOP were to take control of the House comes 2023. It looks like the Republicans are waiting for Trump to tell them what to do about this.
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From my opinion, there are three type of people in the Republican party now
33% have severe TDS (Trump Deification Syndrome)
43% are afraid of President Trump and their decisions and talking points will change based on how President Trump reacts
23% understand the damage being caused by having President Trump continue to be the "face" of the Republic party. But, they are currently in the minority, so their opinions do not be that strong among the rest of the party -
@taiwan_girl said in Whither the GOP post Trump 2020 election loss:
From my opinion, there are three type of people in the Republican party now
33% have severe TDS (Trump Deification Syndrome)
43% are afraid of President Trump and their decisions and talking points will change based on how President Trump reacts
23% understand the damage being caused by having President Trump continue to be the "face" of the Republic party. But, they are currently in the minority, so their opinions do not be that strong among the rest of the partyPlease show your work for full credit. No calculators allowed.
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@Horace said in Whither the GOP post Trump 2020 election loss:
@taiwan_girl said in Whither the GOP post Trump 2020 election loss:
From my opinion, there are three type of people in the Republican party now
33% have severe TDS (Trump Deification Syndrome)
43% are afraid of President Trump and their decisions and talking points will change based on how President Trump reacts
23% understand the damage being caused by having President Trump continue to be the "face" of the Republic party. But, they are currently in the minority, so their opinions do not be that strong among the rest of the partyPlease show your work for full credit. No calculators allowed.
555 I looked at all the members of coffee room, broke them into democrats and republicans and then did a scientific analysis to come up with the rankings!!
(Actually, I did try and rank people in the previous coffee room on their politics I cant find the forum thread however at the moment)
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@taiwan_girl said in Whither the GOP post Trump 2020 election loss:
@Horace said in Whither the GOP post Trump 2020 election loss:
@taiwan_girl said in Whither the GOP post Trump 2020 election loss:
From my opinion, there are three type of people in the Republican party now
33% have severe TDS (Trump Deification Syndrome)
43% are afraid of President Trump and their decisions and talking points will change based on how President Trump reacts
23% understand the damage being caused by having President Trump continue to be the "face" of the Republic party. But, they are currently in the minority, so their opinions do not be that strong among the rest of the partyPlease show your work for full credit. No calculators allowed.
555 I looked at all the members of coffee room, broke them into democrats and republicans and then did a scientific analysis to come up with the rankings!!
(Actually, I did try and rank people in the previous coffee room on their politics I cant find the forum thread however at the moment)
I remember that thread. You were spot on for almost everybody, except me. I am in the perfect middle.
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https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/10/kathy-barnette-pennsylvania-senate-gop-primary-00031262
Story on an "ultra-MAGA" candidate who is not endorsed by Trump, out-spent 358:1 in terms of campaign money, and still running neck-and-neck with Trump endorsed candidate Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania. The "ultra-MAGA" candidate is also very vocal about taking Trump's 2020 general election grievance with her all the way.
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https://www.politico.com/news/2022/06/22/desantis-trump-support-governors-mansion-00040942
“DeSantis has not asked Trump for a formal endorsement and isn’t planning to.”
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https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/22/politics/alabama-virginia-georgia-dc-primary-takeaways/index.html
Trump-endorsed candidates lost in Georgia GOP primary but won in Alabama.
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"The fringe is now the base", it says about today's Republican Party.
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@Axtremus said in Whither the GOP post Trump 2020 election loss:
"The fringe is now the base", it says about today's Republican Party.
:yawn:
And that’s not true on the opposite side?
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@LuFins-Dad said in Whither the GOP post Trump 2020 election loss:
@Axtremus said in Whither the GOP post Trump 2020 election loss:
"The fringe is now the base", it says about today's Republican Party.
:yawn:
And that’s not true on the opposite side?
It is true unfortunately. That doesn't make it any better for either side, nor is it a reason to be proud of the party.