God, what a groveling little worm Kevin McCarthy is! (My apologies to ACTUAL worms for denigrating them so!)
If there’s ANYONE in American politics who has LESS of a moral center or conviction to principles than McCarthy, I sure don’t know who that would be...
Since McCarthy has shown himself to be only selectively loyal to Donald Trump, he may find that the ear of the leader of the Republican candidate, likely 2024 Republican nominee, and possible 47th President of the United States, is deaf to him. Trump enjoys exacting retribution on those who show disloyalty…the loss of the Speakership may be only the first humiliation that he’ll suffer at the (tiny) hands of Donald J Trump. Remember Mitt Romney’s sad aspiration to be Secretary of State.? I blanched as well when Kevin said he’d support Trump, I heard the sound of a semi truck revving its engine on a one way street headed Kevin’s way.
I worry that people are beginning to get sucked into this narrative that Trump is going to win in 2024 just based on these phony polls. This is exactly what they want people to believe. Biden is the 46th and WILL be the 47th President come 2025. Please don't don't buy what they are trying to sell you.
Many folks have “Trump PTSD” having been overconfident about 2016. If we can manage to stay positive and if everyone who thinks that Trump is unacceptable will place a Biden vote…Biden can win. We do tend to get sucked into the Trump supremacy narrative, we ned to follow your example and stay strong.
What continues to astound me is that any of these Republicans think they can ever do enough to appease Trump. They’re chasing the goalposts down the field. I would think it’s maybe that way with anyone that’s ever signed on to work with a dictator.
You don’t start out to be Joseph Goebbels or whoever.
Poor Kevin is just not very bright. He thinks (like Charlie Brown kicking the football) that his association with Trump will pay off in the future. Hasn't anyone in the Republican Party learned that whatever Trump touches turns to shit? That football will always be yanked away at the last minute and like the Peanut's character, he'll find himself flat on his back or worse.
How about option number three? Trump enjoys a cult of personality, but the Republican Party is a criminal organization. McCarthy knows he could spend the rest of his life in jail on RICO charges. He is resigning out of fear for his and his family’s lives.
I wish I could say I was surprised, but I'm not. Except for one thing. Does Kevin McCarthy ACTUALLY BELIEVE that he and Trump are honest with each other?!?! Trump couldn't find the truth with both hands and a flashlight. McCarthy's statements just prove he's nothing but an opportunist. Guess some politicians don't even try to hide that fact in today's world.
On the money again, Chris. Yes, McCarthy is one of many unprincipled and craven GOP pols who think leading is when you jump in front of a parade. The underlying problem is the R voters who don't think twice as they vote party line. One hope to turn the tide is for an organized movement of former Trump appointees to jointly and repeatedly address the nation re what they saw from the inside that evinces how unfit Trump is: e.g., Mattis, Kelly,Tillerson, McMaster , Barr, Rosen. They likely can't sway the true cultists, but all we need is a critical mass of the middle of the road or low info voters to see the light. It may not work, but those folks owe it to the country to try
McCarthy better pursue his Lobbyist ambition instead of hoping to serve in a potential Trump Presidency because there would be NO second Trump Presidency. Biden is going to serve for five more years .
The challenge for Trump and McCarthy is McCarthy can be counted on to go off the rails from time-to-time - he will sometimes do or say things based upon how he honestly feels before he figures out what is politically correct for Trump and the base. He will put his foot in his mouth more than once, and will be honest with his “confidants” who will then report out his disloyalty. Kevin also will do what is good for Kevin, and if this is in conflict with what is good for Trump, chaos will occur. Yes, McCarthy may be able to sell ‘access’ to Trump, however, he does not have a successful record of accomplishments with Trump, or of integrity to those he is trying to serve.
Oh goodness, MyKevin is a disgraceful human being. The GOP sure has a bunch of spineless, feckless, disgraceful, deplorables. MyKevin, go back to Mar a lago and kiss that ring again.
The only time I've seen someone blanch lately is when they've picked a big bowl of green beans from the garden and are getting them ready for the freezer. Blanch first. LOL
When I heard this story, I didn't blanch. I hooted with laughter. "My Kevin" is a miserable, spineless, two-faced schmoozer. Perfect GOP lobbyist material.
God, what a groveling little worm Kevin McCarthy is! (My apologies to ACTUAL worms for denigrating them so!)
If there’s ANYONE in American politics who has LESS of a moral center or conviction to principles than McCarthy, I sure don’t know who that would be...
Thanks for another good article, Chris!
Since McCarthy has shown himself to be only selectively loyal to Donald Trump, he may find that the ear of the leader of the Republican candidate, likely 2024 Republican nominee, and possible 47th President of the United States, is deaf to him. Trump enjoys exacting retribution on those who show disloyalty…the loss of the Speakership may be only the first humiliation that he’ll suffer at the (tiny) hands of Donald J Trump. Remember Mitt Romney’s sad aspiration to be Secretary of State.? I blanched as well when Kevin said he’d support Trump, I heard the sound of a semi truck revving its engine on a one way street headed Kevin’s way.
I worry that people are beginning to get sucked into this narrative that Trump is going to win in 2024 just based on these phony polls. This is exactly what they want people to believe. Biden is the 46th and WILL be the 47th President come 2025. Please don't don't buy what they are trying to sell you.
Many folks have “Trump PTSD” having been overconfident about 2016. If we can manage to stay positive and if everyone who thinks that Trump is unacceptable will place a Biden vote…Biden can win. We do tend to get sucked into the Trump supremacy narrative, we ned to follow your example and stay strong.
The title of this piece made me think. I use the term cult for the MAGA Faithful all the time, too.
What’s weird tho, is that they haven’t been so quick to adopt it like they did the deplorable badge. Maybe it cuts too close?
What continues to astound me is that any of these Republicans think they can ever do enough to appease Trump. They’re chasing the goalposts down the field. I would think it’s maybe that way with anyone that’s ever signed on to work with a dictator.
You don’t start out to be Joseph Goebbels or whoever.
Poor Kevin is just not very bright. He thinks (like Charlie Brown kicking the football) that his association with Trump will pay off in the future. Hasn't anyone in the Republican Party learned that whatever Trump touches turns to shit? That football will always be yanked away at the last minute and like the Peanut's character, he'll find himself flat on his back or worse.
In regards to McCarthy, I recall Nikki Haley's retort in a recent GOP debate with a candidate: "You're just scum."
I didn’t think that it was possible for me to have less respect for that feckless weasel, but he proved me wrong again.
How about option number three? Trump enjoys a cult of personality, but the Republican Party is a criminal organization. McCarthy knows he could spend the rest of his life in jail on RICO charges. He is resigning out of fear for his and his family’s lives.
And because Swalwell was right about My Kevin. He really is a pussy. Unless he's talking to Jack Smith.
I wish I could say I was surprised, but I'm not. Except for one thing. Does Kevin McCarthy ACTUALLY BELIEVE that he and Trump are honest with each other?!?! Trump couldn't find the truth with both hands and a flashlight. McCarthy's statements just prove he's nothing but an opportunist. Guess some politicians don't even try to hide that fact in today's world.
I decided about a year ago my next dog will be MyKevin. Male or female.
On the money again, Chris. Yes, McCarthy is one of many unprincipled and craven GOP pols who think leading is when you jump in front of a parade. The underlying problem is the R voters who don't think twice as they vote party line. One hope to turn the tide is for an organized movement of former Trump appointees to jointly and repeatedly address the nation re what they saw from the inside that evinces how unfit Trump is: e.g., Mattis, Kelly,Tillerson, McMaster , Barr, Rosen. They likely can't sway the true cultists, but all we need is a critical mass of the middle of the road or low info voters to see the light. It may not work, but those folks owe it to the country to try
McCarthy better pursue his Lobbyist ambition instead of hoping to serve in a potential Trump Presidency because there would be NO second Trump Presidency. Biden is going to serve for five more years .
The challenge for Trump and McCarthy is McCarthy can be counted on to go off the rails from time-to-time - he will sometimes do or say things based upon how he honestly feels before he figures out what is politically correct for Trump and the base. He will put his foot in his mouth more than once, and will be honest with his “confidants” who will then report out his disloyalty. Kevin also will do what is good for Kevin, and if this is in conflict with what is good for Trump, chaos will occur. Yes, McCarthy may be able to sell ‘access’ to Trump, however, he does not have a successful record of accomplishments with Trump, or of integrity to those he is trying to serve.
Oh goodness, MyKevin is a disgraceful human being. The GOP sure has a bunch of spineless, feckless, disgraceful, deplorables. MyKevin, go back to Mar a lago and kiss that ring again.
So, Kev and Donny have a relationship where they are honest with each other. Almost as hilarious as the GIF you chose!
The only time I've seen someone blanch lately is when they've picked a big bowl of green beans from the garden and are getting them ready for the freezer. Blanch first. LOL
When I heard this story, I didn't blanch. I hooted with laughter. "My Kevin" is a miserable, spineless, two-faced schmoozer. Perfect GOP lobbyist material.