Why is there not even one Republican that has announced a run against Donald Trump??

[kentuck]

Are they all chicken shit?

Are they all happy with the job he is doing?

On the opposite side, dozens of opponents are lining up to run against Trump.

But, Republicans are silent.

Is Donald Trump the best they can do??

[guillaumeb]

1. Putin chose Trump.

And Russian money talks loudly.

[marlakay]

2. Because the RNC said they were

100% for Trump, anyone running after that would be going up against their party’s leadership.

[aeromanKC]

3. Schultz is trying to corner that market

And Steve Schmidt knows it.

[ProudLib72]

4. I'm going with number one

They are chickenshit. The RNC doesn't want primaries. All must bow down before

STULTUS MAXIMUS

[dogman]

5. He is their useful idiot.

They and Putin have a lot in common. Pence was brought in by Manafort. The National Prayer Breakfast and the NRA have a lot in common.

[Mike Nelson]

6. So far, so good...

… I'd rather they not have a more reasonable candidate.

[Garrett78]

7. First of all, it's almost unheard of.

Secondly, there are very few who would actually consider it (they have to be people who don't care about having a future in politics--not even Romney in relatively anti-Trump Utah is likely to take the risk). Kasich, perhaps.

Thirdly, it's still early and those considering it might just wait to see if Trump is forced to resign.

Lastly, those considering it know that Trump's approval rating among Republicans is still sky high.

[LonePirate]

8. They know they will lose because the base loves the Racist-in-Chief

Short of one of them punching Barack Obama, there is no way to convince their racist, dumb as dirt base to vote for them instead of voting for 45. None of them will ever admit that but they all know it to be true.

[Generic Brad]

9. This is a good thing

When he resigns for *ahem* health reasons, there will be no time to fill in the void he leaves.

Please, Republicans, proceed with your well thought out plan.