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Vogon_Glory

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5. Republican politics: inevitable progression

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed May 20, 2026, 08:26 AM

18 hrs ago

From party over country (Newt Gingrich era) to strongman over party (As we are seeing in Louisiana, Kentucky, (and real soon) Texas).

Anyone claiming that the Republican Party is dedicated to freedom and majority rule is blowing smoke up his or her backside.

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Senate Republicans angry and alarmed over Trump's Paxton endorsement [View all] BumRushDaShow 20 hrs ago OP

What a bunch of mealy-mouthed turds, the MEpublicans. callous taoboy 20 hrs ago #1

9 lives is appropriate since his behavior is much like an alley cat. Buddyzbuddy 19 hrs ago #2

They know Talarico stands a much better chance of defeating Paxton in the general election. sop 18 hrs ago #3

"He is 'an ethically challenged individual,' said Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine)" Ray Bruns 18 hrs ago #4

Republican politics: inevitable progression Vogon_Glory 18 hrs ago #5

I know one thing. If Paxton gets into DC the game may be over. Think MAGAt's are bad? Cheezoholic 17 hrs ago #6

Exactly Blue_Roses 16 hrs ago #9

While I am hoping that a Paxton nomination would help a Democratic opponent cross the finish line Vogon_Glory 17 hrs ago #7

What nonsense. Quite obviously they love and revere criminals. travelingthrulife 17 hrs ago #8

I am hopeful but also realistic Dangling0826 15 hrs ago #10

This makes prefect sense dlk 14 hrs ago #11