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New poll conducted by YouGov America found that 54% of Americans — and even 24% of Republicans — approved of the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision (www.mediaite.com)

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[–] NABDad 25 points 9 months ago (3 children)

I know the expectation is for the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse this ruling.

However, I think there are plenty of Republicans that recognize things have gone wrong for them and would like to see Trump eliminated, particularly if they can complain that it was a terrible thing that they would never support.

[–] cybersandwich 23 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Let's be clear. Anyone who's not spoken out about him in the Republican party is a coward.

But, I think you are right. I think quite a few aren't taking the risk of speaking out against him because they think the courts and process will do it for them. They are trying to have their cake and eat it too.

In some ways it's probably a smart move, but it shows the absolute lack of moral character and backbone of modern Republicans.

[–] MotoAsh 11 points 9 months ago

A coward or an evil piece of shit that agrees with fascism.

I hate to say it (no I don't, I hate that it's true), but it's often both with MAGAts.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

It does seem to be more a question of motivation (when it comes to voting)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

They'll vote for him if he runs though won't they?

[–] Nobody 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

The Supremes will likely overturn it, but this is the best possible opportunity for the GOP to right the ship. I think if just one justice will cross and vote with the other side, Roberts goes with them. His legacy can go from Citizens United and overturning Roe to stopping the second insurrection from happening and saving democracy.

There's also a slightly higher chance that they leave the whole thing alone and say it's up to the states to decide. If enough states, especially swing states, bar Trump from running over the next several months, the GOP may need to call an audible at the convention.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

This is true but at the same time, it isn't like the Republicans are getting better candidates to replace him. I mean, the bar is so low from what Trump set, the Republicans will just find cretins that can simply step over that bar.

Tim Cotton as senator, Mike Johnson as speaker and DeSantis aiming for presidency. It's like, these people aren't any better, they just aren't as destructive as Trump was which isn't saying alot.

[–] NABDad 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I agree. There's no path forward that isn't terrifying. If Trump can't run because of this decision, then whatever Trump wanna be gets the nomination gets the "not the devil we know" bonus.

I'd argue they could be more destructive than Trump because they won't be screwing up their chances to destroy the democracy for stupid reasons.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Yeah, we'd just be back to seeing how scary Republicans can get when they even remotely have some intelligence but still as crazy. It'd be like the Bush years again or Reagan years or more.