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10. Digby speak; you listen

Fri Apr 7, 2023, 10:21 AM

Apr 2023

Non-paid endorsement for Digby's Hullabaloo.

It's not just Republicans who aren't sure what to do about backlash, the media don't understand it, either. There are endless pundit pronouncements about Democrats "overplaying their hand" or "risking the alienation of voters [who will never vote for them anyway]" by supporting highly popular issues like a woman's right to make her own health care decisions without consulting some ignoramus in the state legislature. When was the first, last, or anytime in between that there was a serious concern that Republicans were going too far with their supremacist program?

As they dig deeper and deeper into the abyss, some Republicans are at last seeing the trap they've set for themselves. I'm disinclined to throw them a rope; but maybe I'll drop a few water balloons (no, that liquid in there isn't water).

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Republicans caught off guard by the left's ferocious backlash [View all] marmar Apr 2023 OP

Republicans are ALWAYS caught off guard because they are unable to understand that flying_wahini Apr 2023 #1

It's only going to get worse for them. Baitball Blogger Apr 2023 #2

I agree. Republicans will not change course, they will double down on the same agenda. Midnight Writer Apr 2023 #20

I predict, there won't be a GOP after 2024. Meadowoak Apr 2023 #3

I wish Rebl2 Apr 2023 #7

Oh there will be a G卐P after 2024 KS Toronado Apr 2023 #11

There already is no GOP, just hateful magats using the name housecat Apr 2023 #12

+1 2naSalit Apr 2023 #14

Yeah, Well RobinA Apr 2023 #22

Many Republicans actually believe the rape victim should just lie back and enjoy it. Freethinker65 Apr 2023 #4

This part: It appears as if that time may have finally come -- and it's clear the Republican BComplex Apr 2023 #5

We have to be careful about only worrying about the Republicans but also the conservative Democrats. LiberalArkie Apr 2023 #6

I'm with you! BComplex Apr 2023 #8

They always Rebl2 Apr 2023 #9

Good point! We need a plan before they do more damage housecat Apr 2023 #13

I agree. It's long past time for the party to move away from any Republican Lite approaches Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #15

Digby speak; you listen gratuitous Apr 2023 #10

The media is making themselves more irrelevant by the minute when they toe the BComplex Apr 2023 #16

Polls seem to always show we win on most issues hibbing Apr 2023 #17

Whew moose65 Apr 2023 #18

HEY WHERE IS MY CHECK Skittles Apr 2023 #25

K & R malaise Apr 2023 #19

I think this "framing" is complete bullshit. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #21

LOL. Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #27

GOP primaries are contests to prove who is Most-MAGA ThoughtCriminal Apr 2023 #23

that's what happens WHEN YOU LIVE IN A FASCIST BUBBLE Skittles Apr 2023 #24

Business As Usual NowISeetheLight Apr 2023 #26

i've been saying for a long time this was all a backlash to the 60's. mopinko Apr 2023 #28

Digby for President! NotVeryImportant Apr 2023 #29

It's hard to read the room when you turn your back to it Generic Brad Apr 2023 #30