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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRepublicans are in full blown PANIC MODE
"Yes, mainstream reports and Republican strategists indicate significant and growing anxiety within the party regarding the upcoming November midterm elections. While "panic" is a strong term, internal alarms are actively sounding due to a combination of falling presidential approval ratings, war-driven inflation, and a fractured party message.Key Drivers of GOP AnxietyThe Iran War and Economic Fallout: The ongoing war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a sharp spike in gas prices and worsened cost-of-living pressures. Strategists complain that war-driven inflation has completely overshadowed the legislative relief of their signature tax cuts.Presidential Approval Slump: President Donald Trumps approval rating has sunk to 36%, a term low. Public polling indicates that over 60% of Americans distrust his economic and foreign policy direction, which historically spells disaster for the party in power during midterms.Lacking a Coherent Message: According to reports on MS NOW, the party is struggling to establish a unified campaign platform. In a recent public monologue, President Trump candidly stated, "I don't care about the midterms," complicating efforts by party leaders to focus on the economic issues voters care about most."
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dem4decades
(14,475 posts)orangecrush
(31,351 posts)They are drowning in their own flop sweat
Mz Pip
(28,520 posts)Cowering in the corner doesnt help anyone.
orangecrush
(31,351 posts)SWBTATTReg
(26,465 posts)These so-called die-hard republicans are in truth, cowards against one of their own, and are afraid of even his shadow, yet the lowest of the lowest democrats in Congress will stand up against tRUMP in a heartbeat. Gives me comfort that we have these people in Congress standing by our side in these idiotic times under idiot tRUMP.
orangecrush
(31,351 posts)GoodRaisin
(11,101 posts)They will try everything in the book to invalidate the coming elections. I dont know if they will be successful but I damn sure know they will cheat any way they can.
orangecrush
(31,351 posts)And you can not rule a nation with this many people by force for long.
wnylib
(26,598 posts)He just worked on rigging it, then had violence as a backup plan when rigging didn't work.
He will do the same thing this year. Rig the election. Refuse to accept losses.
His refusal might include seizing voting machines and declaring massive fraud. Or physically intimidating I people at the polls. Or just openly canceling elections and declaring himself dictator due to a manufactured national emergency.
What he actually does will depend on how things look in November.
How our Dem elected officials and the general public respond to Trump's actions will depend on what he does.
Buckle your seat belts. Rough ride ahead.
Celerity
(55,073 posts)orangecrush
(31,351 posts)This is what popped up after asking Google the question.
Each paragraph had a link to sources, but they vanished when I cut and pasted.
They sources were mainstream news platforms such as WSJ, MSN, and NBC.
If you type "are Republicans panicking over the mid term elections", you will get close to the same result.
Celerity
(55,073 posts)orangecrush
(31,351 posts)Is that bad?
Emile
(43,546 posts)Affordability Issue: Rising costs of living, including groceries and healthcare, are major concerns for voters.
Trump's Approval Ratings: Trump's approval has dropped significantly, with recent polls showing it as low as 36%.
Public Sentiment: Many voters express dissatisfaction with the current economic situation, impacting GOP support.