“While I’m optimistic about the future of the Republican Party”
I subscribe to Washington Post, not NYTimes so can’t read the article.
Does Hogan explain his “optimism” anywhere because I’m not seeing where that’s warranted? To me, the Republican Party looks like a clear and present danger and the sooner it’s put down, the better.
I currently see no optimism for the Republican Party, not one iota. While I don’t think the Democratic Party is faultless, blameless, or sometimes just plain wrong, they seem to be a bit more cohesive. Yes, you have “the squad”, the fringe, there seems to be a lot less crazies and leadership, at least under Pelosi, was better at keeping things together. Schumer seems to be able to keep the Senate fairly well (get rid of the flip phone, Chuck!). The GOP is so far gone, leadership doesn’t do any sort of leading and they are all spineless cowards. When I turned 18 I registered as an independent. My feeling was that I wanted to look at all the candidates, study the issues and vote for whom I thought would do a better job for the country for what I believed in. I knew as I was growing and learning more about the world around me, my thoughts may evolve and wanted to be open to changing my stance on things. I tended to vote for democrats more often than not, never changing from being an independent. After 2016, I vowed to never vote for a republican ever again and registered as a Democrat. There are/were several Republicans that I did like but even if they were to run and get elected, having to deal with the nut jobs in congress would make things darn near impossible. As far as DeSantis over Trump, the only positive would be the crassness, that comes out of Trumps mouth. I do not see any other advantage and I believe you are correct, Chris, no lane for anyone else in 2024.
Extremely depressing. The Republican Party has corrupted itself to the marrow. What can we hope for other than a continued drive toward authoritarianism unless rank-and-file Republicans who still love Democracy wake up.
That is really bad news for the country as a whole, and it's particularly ominous if DeSantis gets the nomination in 2024 and wins the Presidential election.
Tangent to all this, my Rx for the Party that “has left me,” : 1. Move HQ Dem party from DC to the most “hostile” area, suburb Dallas, or OK city. (Optic move); 2. Start discussions about “next steps and how to win in difficult areas” with Roy Cooper (North Carolina) Ana bel Edwards Louisiana) and others like them - and listen; 3. Remove from speed dials all the current “leadership” of the Dem party (read NY and CA): 4. hold meetings at Red Roof Inns and eat at Waffle Houses and Golden Corrals; fire all current advisors; 5. Figure a way to begin respecting other American’s that disagree with you. Now: the Party has lost me over primarily two issues, the border and the student loan forgiveness. I know of no acquaintances of mine - all formerly Democrats - that Will vote thusly in the future.
“While I’m optimistic about the future of the Republican Party”
I subscribe to Washington Post, not NYTimes so can’t read the article.
Does Hogan explain his “optimism” anywhere because I’m not seeing where that’s warranted? To me, the Republican Party looks like a clear and present danger and the sooner it’s put down, the better.
I currently see no optimism for the Republican Party, not one iota. While I don’t think the Democratic Party is faultless, blameless, or sometimes just plain wrong, they seem to be a bit more cohesive. Yes, you have “the squad”, the fringe, there seems to be a lot less crazies and leadership, at least under Pelosi, was better at keeping things together. Schumer seems to be able to keep the Senate fairly well (get rid of the flip phone, Chuck!). The GOP is so far gone, leadership doesn’t do any sort of leading and they are all spineless cowards. When I turned 18 I registered as an independent. My feeling was that I wanted to look at all the candidates, study the issues and vote for whom I thought would do a better job for the country for what I believed in. I knew as I was growing and learning more about the world around me, my thoughts may evolve and wanted to be open to changing my stance on things. I tended to vote for democrats more often than not, never changing from being an independent. After 2016, I vowed to never vote for a republican ever again and registered as a Democrat. There are/were several Republicans that I did like but even if they were to run and get elected, having to deal with the nut jobs in congress would make things darn near impossible. As far as DeSantis over Trump, the only positive would be the crassness, that comes out of Trumps mouth. I do not see any other advantage and I believe you are correct, Chris, no lane for anyone else in 2024.
Extremely depressing. The Republican Party has corrupted itself to the marrow. What can we hope for other than a continued drive toward authoritarianism unless rank-and-file Republicans who still love Democracy wake up.
Now Chris ... if you carried their poll numbers out a couple of digits the 4 might round up to 1% ... don’t be so negative!
That is really bad news for the country as a whole, and it's particularly ominous if DeSantis gets the nomination in 2024 and wins the Presidential election.
Tangent to all this, my Rx for the Party that “has left me,” : 1. Move HQ Dem party from DC to the most “hostile” area, suburb Dallas, or OK city. (Optic move); 2. Start discussions about “next steps and how to win in difficult areas” with Roy Cooper (North Carolina) Ana bel Edwards Louisiana) and others like them - and listen; 3. Remove from speed dials all the current “leadership” of the Dem party (read NY and CA): 4. hold meetings at Red Roof Inns and eat at Waffle Houses and Golden Corrals; fire all current advisors; 5. Figure a way to begin respecting other American’s that disagree with you. Now: the Party has lost me over primarily two issues, the border and the student loan forgiveness. I know of no acquaintances of mine - all formerly Democrats - that Will vote thusly in the future.