As we approach 44,000 deaths, do you think Republicans will have second thoughts....

[SouthernCal_Dem]

about wanting the country run by a TV gameshow host?

We're approaching 44K deaths in just 7 weeks!

You would think at least some Republicans would be reevaluating their decision....

[SoonerPride]

1. No. They are all in on dumbfucks and grifters, because that's what they see in the mirror.

They'll double down on this type of lunatic in the future.

[qazplm135]

2. never

they are in too deep.

[SoonerPride]

3. Welcome to DU!

[SouthernCal_Dem]

10. Thanks for the warm welcome!

[ProfessorGAC]

4. I'll Pile On

No more than 15%.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

5. How many of the deceased were rich, well-connected Republicans?

As long as the majority are non-rich old people, poor PoC and immigrants the GOPers won't care.

[Borchkins]

6. Nope

Guns, God and Gays make it all work it. Pro-Life my arse.

[DFW]

7. No. Add a zero and they still won't care. n/t

[rzemanfl]

8. Your subject line implies they had first thoughts. n/t

[SeattleVet]

9. Maybe if you put it into terms that they understand.

U.S. deaths approach 11,00 Benghazis!

[Patterson]

11. No. There's a reason they're called "deplorables." Maybe 2% will change.

[Matthew28]

12. Of course not!

In fact the longer we shut things down the more they'll be voting for Trump come November I fear. The second wave that comes from this stupidity is going to have to bite these idiots in the ass in historic numbers to change this reality.

[gibraltar72]

13. Will they have first thoughts?

[11 Bravo]

14. Wouldn't a second thought pre-suppose a FIRST thought?

I've seen no evidence of any such thing.

[BigDemVoter]

15. Nope. They have to stick with Pussy-Grabber now. He owns them, and they can't jump ship anymore.

They lost that chance with Pussy-Grabber's impeachment.

Edited: "shit" to "ship"

[StarryNite]

16. Trump: I could shoot somebody and not lose voters

[peggysue2]

18. Well, it certainly won't come from the likes of the Lt. Gov of Texas

He said during an interview today that "there are more important things than living."

That would be the US economy in case you're wondering.

Dan Patrick is merely underscoring his previous comments that older Americans should be willing to sacrifice themselves on the altar of capitalism.

More important things than living????

For an economy that is 70% consumer driven, a statement like this sounds ludicrous, beyond laughable.

But for Republicans this sentiment appears to make sense, even though it would've been deemed monstrous back in the day.

Will they regret this stance?

Yes, when they lose power in November. Then we can expect another autopsy where the blame will be fully transferred to Donald Trump. Without any reflection or hint of hypocrisy. Because the GOP sold its critical-thinking abilities in Trumplandia where right and wrong are defined by who holds the reins of power.

It's one of many, sordid reasons why the Grotesque Old Party has reached its expiration date, forever.

[Stallion]

19. Standing at 45,013 Total and 2,499 Today With a Few States Yet to Report

among the worst days of the Pandemic

[CanonRay]

20. No. They only care about money power

[Tarheel_Dem]

21. Not as long as the virus mostly kills black and brown people. They just don't care. nt

[Tribetime]

22. Only if it affects them personally

[Blue_true]

23. No. If republican officers holder are not as insane as MAGATS, the vast majority are

terrified of Trump and MAGATS.

[bdamomma]

24. No second thoughts

on their part, they are stealing money from us and giving it to their donors. Fuck them, they will be sorry COVID-19 does not discriminate. Everyone is affected.

[Initech]

25. Hell no.

They want chaos and disaster. They thrive on it, and it's an excuse to place the blame on their enemies.

[malaise]

26. They're already prepared the response

It would have been close to 2million without him

[rockfordfile]

27. I could careless what those un-American pos do

[First Speaker]

28. They wouldn't care if it was 44 million...