"Disputing the election isn't, for the GOP, about reversing the result."

[Nevilledog]

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Mark Harris
@MarkHarrisNYC
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Nov 8, 2020
Disputing the election isn't, for the GOP, about reversing the result. It's about crystallizing for their voters the idea that if they don't get what they want in the world, it can only be because someone else unfairly took it from them. It is a central tenet of the party.

Mark Harris
@MarkHarrisNYC
Most of the GOP establishment, except for his most slavering lickspittles, loathes Trump and will be glad when he goes. But they need the sense of grievance of his voters; that's what they're fighting to preserve. When they think that's safe, they'll cut Trump loose with a shrug.
4:45 PM · Nov 8, 2020

[StClone]

1. Yes they were starting to blame the Repiggies for not fighting for T-Rump

The Cons know how, rather than be honest, to control the herd. Sometimes it is not just amazing the tricks they use, but rather how compliant the sheep be.

[First Speaker]

2. Fuck them.

...there's no bigger collection of vermin in this country than the "GOP Establishment". Even more than Trump himself. Really--blaming him is a little like blaming shit for stinking. He has no real choice in the matter. He can't change what he is. But the GOP--they have free choice, and they chose to make a deal with the devil. I hope they all get Covid and die horribly, especially Moscow Mitch.

[brush]

3. This is it exactly. Moscow Mitch has got his judges and now...

doesn't give a shit about trump.

[unblock]

4. Pathetic culture of entitlement.

[Statistical]

5. While I agree that likely is their gameplan I think more red voters are loyal to Trump than the GOP

at this point. Unless Dumpy ends up in prison or dies from a KFC induced heart attack they won't be rid of him. He has found the perfect grift and his ego and need for fast cash to embezzle will ensure he is going anywhere.

[The Genealogist]

6. I guess we'll see how well they do, now that the deplorables' golden calf is going away.

I'd be surprised if the RW establishment doesn't dangle Trump in front of the true believers like a carrot on a stick for years to come.