Robert ReichNov 30, 2022
Although not all Republicans have condemned Trump’s dinner with antisemites and white supremacists, I’ve been struck by how many are heaping criticism.

Do you think they've had an epiphany? Or do you think they’re just no longer afraid of Trump?https://robertreich.substack.com/p/office-hours-is-the-gop-finally-splitting
Office Hours: Is the GOP finally splitting from Trump?

Or are they just mouthing words until the ruckus dies down?

Robert Reich
Show threadWren Birdie

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I don't think they've had an epiphany. I think they're hedging their bet. I think they're looking at what happened in the midterms, coupled with Trump coming out of the gate having a dinner with Kanye and Fuentes and thinking, "I think I'm safe to distance myself from this guy."

I don't believe it has anything to do with them calibrating their moral compass at all.

Nov 30, 2022 at 8:18pmWeb
Show threadVelvetBabeNov 30, 2022
@aBirdieOnaWire @rbreich Wonder if this dinner will have any impact on GA election results. One hopes so.
Show threadWren BirdieNov 30, 2022

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At this point I feel like it's a roll of the dice.

I mean this is the same state that voted in Marjorie Taylor Green... TWICE!

Show threadAngry CentristNov 30, 2022
@aBirdieOnaWire @rbreich THIS. It's a calculation. They've done the math and realized the rabid MAGA base isn't enough to win their elections, so they'd better start connecting with the center again.
Show threadDixandraDec 1, 2022
@aBirdieOnaWire @rbreich Agreed. After all that they have sat through silently and without any condemnation, this seems to be merely an indication that they are sensing the winds may be shifting and that it will serve them to shift along with it. It almost seems to be a greater demonstration of weakness at this point than remaining consistent it their silence. There is nothing courageous or righteous about waiting to smell blood before speaking up.