Yes, incompetence does play into this but isnt the primary issue. Its lack of fidelity to a conservative world view. Threy blow in the wind and react to every poll thinking its the way forward. I would prefer a candidate with some track record of actions matching rhetoric.
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We have seen that before. Reminds me of Union generals appointed for their adherence to the Republican party over their competence. It did not end well for their troops.