'News Analysis: The parable and paradox of Thomas Massie'
Very interesting MS NOW opinion piece and profile about Massie, with many good observations about the Republican Congress and their voters. Some excerpts:
"In June 2024, Massie’s wife, Rhonda, unexpectedly passed away. They were high school sweethearts. If you had ever seen them together — and I had — you could tell they were truly in love. And if you talked to anyone for the next year about 'What’s going on with Thomas Massie these days?' — and I did — they likely would have brought up Rhonda’s death."
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"This whole escapade of making a primary in Kentucky’s 4th District the most expensive House primary of all time has already had a chilling effect on any Republican thinking about speaking out...I don’t even think Massie believes he’s going to win."
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“ 'The story would be Israel controls this Congress,' Massie said....We talked about the money that’s been flowing into his race, how most of it is coming from pro-Israel billionaires."
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"He suggested that among the roughly 220 Republicans in the House, there are 30 who are 'just bad people'...He said those 30 people were motivated by money or helping special interests. 'Totally grifting, or totally owned by a corporation, that are going to come back and be a lobbyist for Monsanto,' he said....And then, he said, there are '30 people who wake up every day and they’re principled.' "
Article at link:
https://www.ms.now/news/thomas-massie-profile