The votes aren’t there because GOP Reps from purple districts know pursuing it without slam-dunk evidence is political suicide. Ant Rep not in a safe, deep red, MAGA district is going to think twice about tilting at windmills.
The GOP majority in the HOR is hanging by a thin thread. Another self-destructive dog and pony show, like choosing the last Speaker, will be the kiss of death for Reps from purple districts.
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Playing endless Defense has NEVER been a long time strategy. I should know, living here in NY where my district was red, when I first moved here 27 years ago and witnessing it turn purple and now solid BLUE! Once the commies take over- it NEVER goes back- NEVER! The GOP’s strategy is sheer madness and one of a dying institution hence why I left the party back in December 2020 after being a registered Republican since 1988! Never again….
“You touchI should know, living here in NY where my district was red, when I first moved here 27 years ago and witnessing it turn purple and now solid BLUE! Once the commies take over- it NEVER goes back- NEVER! The GOP’s strategy is sheer madness and one of a dying institution hence why I left the party back in December 2020 after being a registered Republican since 1988! Never again…. on a good point.”
That’s a good point. I remember when California was a solid Republican state.
Maybe the GOP is past its shelf life. Still, I would argue that what really changed was the demographics of those areas. Same with Arizona and Georgia, except those states are purple and not deep blue.....yet.
The cultural and societal norms always change over time. This is evident now in the decrease in people who identify as religious. I think that modern conservatism is going to have to adapt if it is going to continue to be a valid movement. I think the GOP is going to have to adapt if it’s going to remain a viable political party.