If the Left is at all rational--and that's a BIG "if"--they must have believed they had no choice but to get the party started.
One has to wonder what's coming that led them to that conclusion?
OK - /s
The majority want law and order. They are tired of being shaken down too. If they speak out they become a target. Trump is the only adult in the room.
I'll bet it's higher than 40% now...