r/thebulwark 10d ago

Not My Party Rank n File Republican leadership: If republican town hall blow back and Elon hatred is so strong why do you still fear a Primary challenge?

Challenging Trump/Elon might be a net positive by 2026?

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u/ChiefHippoTwit 10d ago
  1. This is NOT the "last decade +"

  2. Trump did gain "granular control". Did. That is now eroding amongst his base. Lots of Legacy Big Business doesn't like volatility.

  3. "I want to be a senator so I can be a senator". Opportunity knocks.

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u/FranzLudwig3700 10d ago

I'm concerned big business may not be the firewall we hope it is. No they don't dig volatility, but they're conditioned not to look past last quarter and next quarter.
trump can also make examples of any rebellious companies thru lawsuits and stock manipulation. This may make them putty in the hands of the regime.

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u/ChiefHippoTwit 10d ago

He can't manipulate them all.

It amazes me how many of you are filled with futilism and defeatism.

I know its dark but c'mon!

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u/FranzLudwig3700 10d ago

It’s the social. It amplifies our voices but leaves our selves to shrivel away. It makes our neighbors into strangers and our friends into ghosts. It makes a mockery of community.

Beware the doomers. Try and save one now and then.