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Posted on 11/08/2026 5:24:46 PM PST by CondoleezzaProtege
Turning Point USA put its money and reputation behind Republicans in Arizona, only to see its candidates take an electoral drubbing on Tuesday. While some blame national political headwinds, others are pointing fingers at Turning Point itself…
The defeats have intensified a growing divide among Arizona Republicans over Turning Point’s role in selecting the party’s candidates. Some Republicans argue the group’s success in primaries has come at the expense of the party’s ability to win over independents and moderate voters in general elections.
But Turning Point CEO and Chair Erika Kirk said in a Wednesday social media post that the organization will keep fighting for conservative causes and will study the election results to decide its next steps…
“The biggest mistake conservatives can make right now would be to allow this moment to become another exercise in finger-pointing, in-fighting, or trying to secure their own political preservation…”
Stan Barnes, a former Republican lawmaker and president of Copper State Consulting Group, said Republican losses aren’t solely attributable to Turning Point — but the group’s involvement is a piece of what went wrong.
“For better or worse, there’s a perception of zealotry by the average person and regular voters,” Barnes said. “That’s not a good thing. It may or may not be fact, but the perception is real, and that perception does not help.”
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Bottom line, NO ONE can replace Charlie, NO ONE..and that is why the left killed him..for them it was win/win, they killed Charlie, got ZERO consequences for it, and got the young vote back in the fold since Charlie was the only one who knew how to talk to young people
The RINO consultant class moves to protect their rice bowl.
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I have a buddy in Florida that i went to high school with...he has two sons, one is in the military...we were messaging about the election and he said this to me;
“I also think the Ahole who killed Charlie Kirk caused a gap for us in the 20 to 35 year old males that we had in 2024. No one can fill that gap and I see it in my boys now thinking less like republicans and more middle of the road.”
Do not minimize how losing Charlie negatively effected last Tuesday...
Now anyone trying to do what he did is scared.
Stay the course.
What, your gonna let the Left tell you what to do now...??
Notice no one is trying to off Hasan Piker..even though he’s pure unequivocal scum
You should never ever doubt what nobody’s sure about.
Really? Like who?
I know people miss Charlie, but I hadn’t thought of the impact that you wrote. Thanks for sharing it. Gives me new perspective.
Really? Like who?
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All of the RINOS that want to continue the feminization of America and the war on young males.
I’m looking for names.
He definitely knew how to connect with young people.
The Republicans have no problem with their positions. Charlie was right and Trump is spot on.
Those trying to use the mid terms as justification to change course are way off and most know this. It’s just a convenient argument.
The real problem IMHO:
1.) The right eat their own and expect the perfect Christian candidate that makes every Mormon, Baptist, Catholic, ELCA and Pentecostal happy. If you diverge 5% they out of principal to their values have to reject you. Or so they see it. Shy of Jesus returning will not please many on the right. In fact, if Jesus did return today, and if he has the same message as 2,000 years ago, some would STILL have a problem with that!!!
The Dems don’t have that problem. It’s far easier to make a big tent.
2.) Republicans aren’t all that party loyal and will vote with the Dems, but Dems are very much so lock step with the party on the issues. At the same time, the Republicans don’t play some of the partisan political games with national security interests, may that be falling into the back of our DOW, leaking classified information, etc.
3.) The Dems enjoy a HUGE boost through a MSM news, social media, Hollywood and public / higher education that are all ideologically left.
People like Charlie Kirk leveled that playing field a little. He was part of that 20% that was on the right, in a world where 80% is to the left and even just mentioning a conservative idea triggers people, has people demanding the guest speaker be uninvited.
That said, these last elections IMHO combined what is normal mid term preference for the opposition to whoever is in the Presidency, with a massive dose of BLM style pandering to Latino voters using race (much of the hysteria in the Latino community will now fade, just like after the elections BLM magically vaporized).
There were no real issues, meaning the economy is well and people feel safe - so they are far more willing to fall for identity politics. When things suck, people vote based on an empty belly, a cold house, or the fear they have. The Dems are far more effective at this game because they have the MSM news and social media on their side, mostly.
Changing direction by the Republicans WOULD NOT HAVE changed a thing. In fact, it’ll only cause a good segment of the more animated right to abandon ship.
He definitely knew how to connect with young people.
The Republicans have no problem with their positions. Charlie was right and Trump is spot on.
Those trying to use the mid terms as justification to change course are way off and most know this. It’s just a convenient argument.
The real problem IMHO:
1.) The right eat their own and expect the perfect Christian candidate that makes every Mormon, Baptist, Catholic, ELCA and Pentecostal happy. If you diverge 5% they out of principal to their values have to reject you. Or so they see it. Shy of Jesus returning will not please many on the right. In fact, if Jesus did return today, and if he has the same message as 2,000 years ago, some would STILL have a problem with that!!!
The Dems don’t have that problem. It’s far easier to make a big tent.
2.) Republicans aren’t all that party loyal and will vote with the Dems, but Dems are very much so lock step with the party on the issues. At the same time, the Republicans don’t play some of the partisan political games with national security interests, may that be falling into the back of our DOW, leaking classified information, etc.
3.) The Dems enjoy a HUGE boost through a MSM news, social media, Hollywood and public / higher education that are all ideologically left.
People like Charlie Kirk leveled that playing field a little. He was part of that 20% that was on the right, in a world where 80% is to the left and even just mentioning a conservative idea triggers people, has people demanding the guest speaker be uninvited.
That said, these last elections IMHO combined what is normal mid term preference for the opposition to whoever is in the Presidency, with a massive dose of BLM style pandering to Latino voters using race (much of the hysteria in the Latino community will now fade, just like after the elections BLM magically vaporized).
There were no real issues, meaning the economy is well and people feel safe - so they are far more willing to fall for identity politics. When things suck, people vote based on an empty belly, a cold house, or the fear they have. The Dems are far more effective at this game because they have the MSM news and social media on their side, mostly.
Changing direction by the Republicans WOULD NOT HAVE changed a thing. In fact, it’ll only cause a good segment of the more animated right to abandon ship.
If a POS moron like Katie Hobbs can win after vetoing over 500 bills then it really does not matter how anybody votes in Arizona. The fix is in.
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