They are being forced to fight just to get reelected
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True but they are still in their respective positions of “leadership” because they are supported by many other like-minded Republicans. This fact should not be overlooked. This is a problem WITHIN the entire party which enables the likes of Boehner, McConnell, and their lieutenants. There is deep seated rot in the GOP.
“True but they are still in their respective positions of “leadership” because they are supported by many other like-minded Republicans.”
Yes, that’s true, but being politicians, they’re always looking to the next election. And in the last one, they saw Graham get through his primary with only 55%, then Cochran 50%, then Alexander 48%, then Roberts 47%.
They’ll have to start voting conservative real quick to get reelected, and voting conservative means bucking McConnell (or appearing to).
Thanks to the Tea Party, life in Washington is not as easy as it used to be. And I’ll bet we hear about more retirements before long.