Iowa Republicans tromped to their caucuses and chose . . . Donald Trump. They’re hungry for a repeat of 2020 and the dismal results of 2022. As I’ve said before, if Trump is the party nominee, I’ll leave the presidential line on the ballot blank.
Please don’t press the same old tired binary (if not him, then it’s them). I did that calculation twice. I can’t do it a third time. His protectionism and isolationism, alongside his repugnant behavior in and out of the Oval Office, make him a poison in the party. Personality cults are not a healthy thing when it comes to governing.
A discouraging outcome in November, maybe outright defeat, could be very therapeutic for the party in removing his baleful influence.
Bottom line: he’s the best chance for the Democrats to remain in power. Whole demographics can’t swallow him, never could. The Democrats ruin the country, and the Republicans choose the least electable candidate. Go figure. A vote for Trump is a vote for the Democrats’ campaign strategy.
I’m out, from being a voter in the presidential contest that is. I may have to rethink my party registration.
RogerG