I realize that how these Senators vote has nothing to do with qualifications or issues, and that the process is an attempt to restart the #resistance that worked so well for them in 2017.
I’m a strong RFK supporter. But if what happens is a trade to sink RFK in exchange for Tulsi and Patel getting in, I would say to Thune, “Do what you gotta do”.
If RFK goes down his people will be (well funded) warriors to further improve the Senate in 2026. I hate to settle for anything, but Tulsi Gabbard as DNI is my only non-negotiable appointment.
If she is defeated, there will be an openly anti-Trump Senate through January 2027.
Blumenthal now attacking.
I can’t watch him talk about anything to do with integrity given his own lies.
If RFK goes down, the Republicans will be to blame as they have the votes and his people will not work to improve the Senate for the Republicans.
Also, if RFK goes down, the Senators will be emboldened to shoot down Tulsi and Kash.