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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIs Trump's pal Mark Meadows in trouble?
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https://www.palmerreport.com/analysis/mark-meadows-is-in-trouble-trump/24104/?fbclid=IwAR20AoCkxhk5oBNbfDR6AKVDrJ57VHtyMuAWmdk6l7kv0KVHJg9cGMco2_AWhen Rep. Mark Meadows of North Carolina announced his retirement, we sensed something was off. Yes, the Republicans are hardly optimistic about their chances of winning back the House, but Meadows is a bit different because hes hardly what youd call a moderate, and hes well known as one of Donald Trumps staunchest defenders in Congress, not exactly someone who quietly speaks out against Trump from time to time. Hes also from a pretty solidly red district in an otherwise swing state, so its not like he would face a tough re-election campaign for being a Trump apologist.
As it turns out, not facing a tough re-election was actually part of his plan all along. While Meadows is no longer running, hes still very much active in the 2020 Republican campaign for his seat. On Monday morning, he revealed his endorsement for Republican activist Lynda Bennett, who just happens to be a close friend of Meadows wife, and also runs a PAC to support female candidates whose values are in line with the House Freedom Caucus. Bennett also timed her announcement within hours of Meadows announcing his retirement, and her campaign website, registered by Meadows brother, took off immediately after.
While Meadows said he was leaving to take on an unspecified role in Trumps administration, he apparently never consulted the North Carolina GOP about his abrupt decision to retire even leaving open the possibility he wont finish his term. As you can imagine, the party isnt especially happy, considering one state senator was hoping for Meadows endorsement and failed to file for re-election so he could run.
Its gotten so bad that according to the story in Politico, a Republican operative in the state has admitted that Meadows screwed everybody. A number of Republicans looking to advance their careers suddenly feel betrayed estimating that 15% of Republicans in the statehouse had their eyes on Meadows seat. While this isnt necessarily how every Republican retirement will play out in the months ahead, its safe to expect a number of other retirements leading up to Trumps impeachment trial, and a whole lot more infighting leading up to primary season to take their places.
bitterross
(4,066 posts)You lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas. Or, bitten - as in this case. The Trumpers care only for themselves. They don't care about the party unless it means they get funding or other support. Trump sure as hell doesn't care about the Republican party. It's simply a means to and end for him.
onenote
(42,778 posts)Typical Palmer Report hyperbole. Yes, many in the NC GOP are pissed at Meadows. But since he's not running what difference does that make?
Indykatie
(3,697 posts)Had I noticed the link was from Palmer I wouldnt have bothered reading it.
irisblue
(33,036 posts)Well,
bucolic_frolic
(43,345 posts)want more Marsha Blackburns. Women are easier to elect in Congress right now.
I had a great deal of sympathy - even for republicans.
Once.
My sympathies now reside with life.
The repugs are death. I do not support that policy.