He should explain how it works to Collins. Piss off the GOP base, lose by 20. Support the party, and maybe lose some independents, but maybe gain more, and you also get more Republicans out to the polls on your behalf. Voting like a democrat won’t get you elected.
“Voting like a democrat won’t get you elected.”
Voting with Democrats on an existential, institutional party nominee is certain death for any Republican. None could ever recover.
That’s why McConnell wants a vote BEFORE the election.
He’s DARING Collins and Murkowski to vote no.
Double-dog daring them.