As Republicans tussle over the future of their party, Democrats are basking in what one lawmaker called “Republicans in ruin.” Read the latest from abigailtracy:
defied a similar chorus in his caucus calling to delay Senate leadership votes until after the Georgia runoff andKevin McCarthyfor the votes to become speaker in the 118th Congress. As all this plays out, Democrats are sitting back and watching—with a tinge of glee.
“There’s a circus taking place across the aisle in the Republican Party right now. You’re seeing a civil war take place. The lead clown just announced that he's going to run for reelection,” Rep.Bera, who headed the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s “frontline” effort to protect its most vulnerable members, says the Republican infighting gives Democrats a winning message.
Arguably, Trump’s announcement could be a gift to Democrats, too—particularly ahead of the Senate runoff in Georgia between Democratwhere Trump’s ambitions could motivate Democrats to vote. It isn’t that Democrats wouldn’t love for Trump to go away. The country is ready to “just move on,“ California Rep.said. “He was a disastrous president, a disastrous candidate. I think the midterms spoke to that.” But the start to Trump’s presidential campaign also likely means major headaches for McCarthy.
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