If you only read one piece before the Presidential Election, it should be this one
Time for Republicans to play the Long Game.
Last night I was at a friend’s house and we were bemoaning the fact that Donald Trump will burn down the country and the party in service of his ego. If he were truly interested in what’s best for the country, he would throw his support behind DeSantis or another candidate. He would bring the energy of his army of loyal supporters to a candidate who can win - someone who could govern without the division that comes with a Trump presidency. Alas, no such scenario is possible. Trump speaks brilliantly to the masses and actually does implement policies that benefit them. But make no mistake, he does all of that in service to only one person - himself.
Ask yourself this question - what is the perfect scenario for the Republicans (and for the country) in January of 2025? Is it a Republican clean sweep? Is the best scenario a Republican House, a Republican Senate and……Joe Biden?
Try to imagine the madness that will ensue in the first scenario. The deep state will continue to try to undermine Trump. The press will continue it’s all out war on truth. Many segments of society will absolutely lose their minds, or…
As Louis C.K. might say…
Of course, the Republicans would be better off with control of the House, Senate and Presidency. But maybe the Republicans greatest asset is Joe Biden? His decrepitude, ineptitude, lack of intellect or integrity….pretty good stuff! As long as he is the leader of the Democratic Party, their appeal is pretty darned limited. What the Democrats really need to do is find a more intelligent, likable and vital mouthpiece for their insanity, somebody like Gavin Newsome or Gretchen Whitmer. The country does get Biden, it really does. He can only beat Trump. They will only elect Biden as an alternative to Trump. So, let’s give the Democrats what they are so desperately trying to engineer, a rematch. The fight they think they can win. And let’s let them win it.
I am sick of the Democrats playing chess while the Republicans play checkers. The Democrats have been using ballot harvesting brilliantly, while Republicans whine about it. The Democrats are using all of these indictments to cement Trump’s standing as the front-runner because they know Biden can’t beat anyone else. So, let’s beat them at their own game. Think a few moves ahead.
If you are a Republican who cares about the country at this critical moment, do not spend one more minute on the Presidential election. Do not spend one more dime donating to any Presidential candidates. Turn off the TV and the computer. The media loves the build up to the Presidential election and will do everything they can to get your attention. But, resist you must.
Find a competitive House or Senate race in your state. Place all your attention and all your available financial resources there. Control the House and you control the purse. Control the Senate and you control the Judiciary. Just imagine if the Republicans had not won the House a year and a half ago. It is really a terrifying prospect.
The best recipe for laying the groundwork for Republicans to continue to grow their base is divided government with a lame (and lame duck) Biden at the helm. Minorities can see that the policies of the left actually harm them and reduce their quality of life. They are coming around. They see that the Republicans genuinely believe that people are entitled to safety and opportunity, which is all most people want.
The mainstream media and social media want you to put your attention, and your money, on the Presidential contest. Do what’s best for the country. Ignore it. Every day do something, anything that helps the Republicans maintain the House and retake the Senate. That’s your new mantra. Congress. Congress. Congress.