State of disaster: State Republican parties across the country are struggling

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4. Trump has negative impact down party...how about that.

Virginia’s GOP almost filed for bankruptcy back in the 90’s. Lots of sexual harassment settlements. Sen.’s Warner (John) and Allen bailed them out.

From the article. Trump AND Charlie Kirk.

Turning Point says it has recruited 3,000 state party precinct leaders around the nation since 2020, a key component of its efforts to influence state parties away from traditional GOP leadership.

“It has become quite difficult to rely on state parties,” said one national Republican operative, who was granted anonymity to speak freely. “Because people who are involved for the right reasons don’t feel appreciated and are pushed out, and now you’re stuck dealing with fringe characters who don’t know how to win elections, can’t be trusted to manage resources, and play with people’s worst instincts.”