Will Republicans Blow It?
I have a well-founded fear that I probably share with a lot of you. If history is the best indicator of future events, this fear may soon materialize. The fear is Republicans blowing it in November.
Sure, Democrats are in a bad spot. Inflation is surging and Biden can’t get anything accomplished. But in order for Republicans to have a chance at taking back both chambers, they need to nominate quality candidates who can win. We’re not seeing quality candidates in an alarming amount of races. Let me explain:
Of course the Republicans will blow it. They always do when they are initially way out ahead. Look at the Georgia 2020 senatorial race as the latest example. Remember Romney in the 2012 presidential race. He was so far ahead of Obama early on that there was no way he could loose. Republicans are like the football team that is 21 points ahead at halftime. They decide to play it safe and give up everything that made them 21 points ahead. Pelosi senses this. Why do you think she announced yesterday to run again in 2022? Republicans are risk adverse. Other than the several that appear on Fox News where is the leadership? Why aren't McConnell and McCarthy howling about everything the base is screaming about? Why is Rand Paul the only senator demanding the truth from Fauci? The current Republican crop is afraid of everything. They live in fear of the MSM, Fauci, Pelosi and the ghost of Donald Trump. They need to develop a plan as Newt did in 1996 and stick to it. Will they? Hell no! They will fight each other over stupid things and piss their current lead away. Count on it.
Supporting the Republican Party is a bit like being a fan of a Georgia-based sports team. They win it all about once a generation, but usually they just break your heart at the end of the season because they just couldn’t get it done.