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SmartVoter22

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14. Will some leave the GOP, like they did with Nixon?

Reply to PuppyBismark (Original post)

Wed Jan 13, 2021, 07:40 AM

Jan 2021

There were a few back in 1974, but not sure if any would leave the GOP party today.
I have read that some state party officers have quit since the insurrection, like NH.

It would be interesting if one or two left, just before the House or senate floor votes on Impeachment.
Even becoming indies would doom the GOP in 2022 elections.

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What will be the reaction to Trump's conviction? [View all] PuppyBismark Jan 2021 OP

BIG reactions come soon, imo, next days/weeks/months; elleng Jan 2021 #1

yep. with the general population especially stopdiggin Jan 2021 #10

Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here CountAllVotes Jan 2021 #2

He won't be convicted of sedition Cicada Jan 2021 #3

Did President Trump commit an act of sedition? Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #5

This!👆 SheltieLover Jan 2021 #9

Some folks here seem to want to make up their own definition of sedition, Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #25

Ty! SheltieLover Jan 2021 #26

Voting fits his definition of sedition Cicada Jan 2021 #12

How does voting fit this definition? Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #29

Is fighting not violence? patricia92243 Jan 2021 #7

Sure. Trump did not fight and did not tell anyone to fight. Cicada Jan 2021 #13

I thought he said "fight like hell." Wish they would show his speechs - patricia92243 Jan 2021 #18

Is it certain beyond a reasonable dought that he meant they should use physical force? No. Cicada Jan 2021 #22

Let's check the tape, Bob, shall we? Dave Starsky Jan 2021 #19

Is fight fight fight on the football field a crime? Fight has more than one meaning Cicada Jan 2021 #20

Sedition does not require physical violence. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #23

I think it requires force, here is a link confirming that Cicada Jan 2021 #27

Ah yes, I see, now. Force does seem to be key. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2021 #30

He does it at every rally. n/t Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #31

If you're talking about the Senate vote, Eyeball_Kid Jan 2021 #4

They will scream and threaten for a couple of weeks then forget all about him. Kablooie Jan 2021 #6

Yes! patricia92243 Jan 2021 #8

Yeah. Ted Nugent will announce his candidacy for president in 2024 Mr.Bill Jan 2021 #32

+1 uponit7771 Jan 2021 #33

There will be big reactions. Downtown Hound Jan 2021 #11

Will some leave the GOP, like they did with Nixon? SmartVoter22 Jan 2021 #14

I think most will follow Yertle's lead and say that ridding the GOP of tRump stopbush Jan 2021 #16

I'm still in shock that this is happening to the greatest president ever. stopbush Jan 2021 #15

It won't happen for years so it's hard to say fescuerescue Jan 2021 #17

Weeping and gnashing of teeth, among his cultists. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2021 #21

Since none of that will happen there will be no reaction. former9thward Jan 2021 #24

Trump will receive it magnanimously with good humor and alacrity. grantcart Jan 2021 #28

Who gives a fuck?! Volaris Jan 2021 #34