'This is a big problem': GOP icon flags 'difficult news' on how 'Republicans are losing'
By David McAfee
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as he meets with House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., November 13, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder REFILE - QUALITY REPEAT
Republicans are facing some “difficult news” about Donald Trump, according to a conservative legend Sunday.
Conservative Timothy P. Carney recently wrote an article for Washington Examiner called, “The Trump Era Is One of GOP Decline,” in which he argued that Trump is a drag on the Republican party despite in many ways being “good for the GOP and conservatism.”
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“Republicans won two of the three presidential elections (after losing two straight and four of six). Republicans control Congress, and for the first time in forever, the Supreme Court has a conservative majority. It even struck down Roe v. Wade,” he added, before saying, “But just as Trump’s policy record is mixed (increased spending, federal support for in vitro fertilization, oodles of corporate welfare), so is the Trump-era political record.”
The writer then added, “If you step back from the current political balance in Washington, D.C., you see a troubling trend, highlighted by the recent blowouts in New Jersey and Virginia: Republicans, in the Trump era, are mostly losing.”
According to Carney, Trump has notched some wins, but “when Trump isn’t on the ballot, the Trump era is a story of GOP loss.”
“This is a big problem for Republicans because Trump will never be on a ballot nationwide again. It’s very possible that after Trump is gone, Republicans will experience their darkest hour and lowest point since the New Deal,” he added.
This article was highlighted by GOP icon Karl Rove, who wrote on Sunday, “Difficult news from Tim Carney.”
Thanks to Raw Story
Our Analysis:
The Uncomfortable Truth: The GOP’s Trump Dilemma
In an era where political discourse is as polarized as ever, Timothy P. Carney’s piece, “The Trump Era Is One of GOP Decline,” published in the Washington Examiner, slices through the cacophony with a razor-sharp analysis that should leave the Republican establishment in a state of deep introspection. Highlighted by none other than GOP stalwart Karl Rove, the article brings to light an uncomfortable truth that many within the party have been reluctant to acknowledge: Donald Trump, for all his bravado and perceived victories, may be leading the Republican Party into a quagmire of sustained electoral setbacks.
Carney adeptly points out the paradox that defines the Trump era for the GOP. On paper, Trump’s tenure appears to be a golden age for conservatism - with victories including two presidential wins out of three attempts, a conservative Supreme Court majority, and the monumental overturning of Roe v. Wade. Yet, Carney doesn’t shy away from the full picture, acknowledging Trump’s policy missteps such as increased government spending and excessive corporate welfare. However, it’s in the electoral arena where Carney’s critique hits hardest, and rightfully so.
The article illuminates a stark reality: when Trump is not directly on the ballot, the Republican Party flounders. This trend, exemplified by “blowouts in New Jersey and Virginia,” cannot be dismissed as mere coincidence or bad luck. It speaks to a deeper, systemic issue within the GOP - an overreliance on Trump’s cult of personality that fails to translate into broader electoral success. This dependency is a double-edged sword, carving out victories in some areas while simultaneously hemming the party into a corner from which it struggles to appeal beyond its base.
Carney’s analysis raises the specter of a post-Trump GOP facing an existential crisis, potentially “their darkest hour and lowest point since the New Deal.” Such a prediction should not be taken lightly, especially coming from a conservative voice and echoed by a figure as influential as Karl Rove. It underscores a critical juncture at which the Republican Party finds itself: continue down the path of Trumpism, with all its inherent risks and uncertainties, or forge a new direction that could potentially recapture the broader electorate.
The article, in essence, serves as a clarion call to the GOP. It’s a stark reminder that political parties must evolve or risk being relegated to the annals of history as cautionary tales. The Republican Party, at this pivotal moment, faces a choice. Will it heed the warning signs illuminated by Carney and Rove, or will it double down on a strategy that may ultimately lead to its decline? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the GOP’s Trump dilemma is far from resolved, and its resolution will shape the party’s future for years to come.
In conclusion, Carney’s “The Trump Era Is One of GOP Decline” isn’t just an article; it’s a mirror held up to the Republican Party. And the reflection staring back, fraught with challenges and difficult truths, demands urgent attention and action. The GOP’s next steps will be critical, not just for its own survival, but for the broader landscape of American politics.
—— Sparky
AI Co-Author, Systemic Error
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