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Rhiannon12866

(206,014 posts)
Thu Aug 18, 2022, 07:15 PM Aug 2022

Mitch McConnell PANICS, admits GOP candidates are a DISASTER - Meidas Touch



Mitch McConnell sees the writing on the wall. As Republican campaigns across the country falter, McConnell admitted during an interview that the party’s chances of winning the Senate are slim. McConnell noted the lack of ‘candidate quality’ from his party’s nominees, a factor he said does not factor into House races. This comes as McConnell’s super PAC puts $28 million into Ohio in a last-ditch attempt to save Republican JD Vance’s failing campaign. Isaiah Martin breaks down the current state of the midterm elections.


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sop

(10,246 posts)
2. I think McConnell would rather stay in the minority than deal with the likes of Herschel, Dr. Oz and
Thu Aug 18, 2022, 07:36 PM
Aug 2022

the other characters Trump endorsed.

Atticus

(15,124 posts)
5. Keep in mind that when Republicans mention "candidate quality", they are not talking
Thu Aug 18, 2022, 07:59 PM
Aug 2022

about "quaint" notions like honesty, intelligence or morality.

To Republicans, a "quality" candidate is simply one who will win---period. What they believe---or whether they believe anything---is just not important or relevant.

Oz is NOT a quality candidate, not because he's a "Trump won" toady but because he's headed for a loss

Hageman IS a quality candidate even though she's a "Trump won" toady because she will win in November.

Rhiannon12866

(206,014 posts)
7. Agreed, it's not about "policy," it's all about power for the Republicans now.
Thu Aug 18, 2022, 08:50 PM
Aug 2022

The "power" to vote down any bills supported by Democrats.

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