Snap Shots of YOUR Republican Party, 21st Century Style

[Rajoo]

Here is a good summation of Nikki Haley's chances and the prevailing attitude of
trump's supporters. Only hope is that they are in the minority and the 2024 elections will reflect this.

But more fundamental to Mr. Trump’s strength is populist anger at “them” — the progressive-leaning elites who graduate from the country’s most selective universities, control the commanding heights of culture, run America’s leading public institutions and media outlets and sneer at him and his supporters, calling them racists, xenophobes, misogynists and fascists.

When these supporters have been asked why they support Mr. Trump so fervently, they’ve often responded by saying, “He fights.” Ms. Haley might cultivate an image of toughness, but she will never be able to surpass Mr. Trump’s reputation as a fighter when seemingly every day brings fresh headlines about prosecutors and judges moving against him (and, through him, against his supporters).

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/o...hampshire.html

[RickeyM]

Originally Posted by Pio1980

Reactionary Christians are pushing the country toward authoritarianism — and a Trump 2024 win, ethics professor warns
https://www.businessinsider.com/davi...rianism-2024-1

Irrespective of what current polls say I don't see tRump winning the election outright in 2024 unless the Repubs can game the (EC) system again. Sure he's got a lock on the Repub, er, tRumplican vote but I don't think he's got independent's vote and of course not the Dems. Now that speaks to the voting. I fully expect the POT (party of trump) to try every slimy trick in the book to steal the election in their grab for power with the side effect of keeping Rump out of jail.

[Oerets]

Originally Posted by RickeyM

Irrespective of what current polls say I don't see tRump winning the election outright in 2024 unless the Repubs can game the (EC) system again. Sure he's got a lock on the Repub, er, tRumplican vote but I don't think he's got independent's vote and of course not the Dems. Now that speaks to the voting. I fully expect the POT (party of trump) to try every slimy trick in the book to steal the election in their grab for power with the side effect of keeping Rump out of jail.

If a candidate like Manchin runs will change the math completely.

[finnbow]

A Kentucky Republican has introduced legislation that would amend the state's law so a person who had sex with their first cousin would no longer be criminally liable for incest.

https://www.newsweek.com/kentucky-bi...wilson-1861398

[donquixote99]

Can the age of consent rules not also be on the table?

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by finnbow

A Kentucky Republican has introduced legislation that would amend the state's law so a person who had sex with their first cousin would no longer be criminally liable for incest.

https://www.newsweek.com/kentucky-bi...wilson-1861398

Wait! Kentucky has a law against incest?

[RickeyM]

Originally Posted by bobabode

Wait! Kentucky has a law against incest?

[Chicks]

Republican Felon Linked To Neo-Nazis Unanimously Allowed To Stay On North Carolina Ballot
https://newsone.com/4942453/joseph-g...can-candidate/

Because of course they did. MAGA!

[donquixote99]

A snapshot of the Republicans should now and then include one who is thoughtful and has integrity, that is, one who is no longer part of the party, and is actively working against it. Stuart Stevens thinks we'll be fine if we can get through the next two elections. But he does not say what he thinks our chances are of doing that. The Republicans do have all five of his autocracy success factors in place. Good long-form interview, you will enjoy listening to the whole thing. https://youtu.be/jjrhMZCPBt0?si=BTKfriFNp26Mn67h

[Chicks]

The GOP's latest 'Big Lie' might be their most dangerous and clever one yet
D. Earl Stephens
https://www.alternet.org/amp/big-lie...068-2667026068