- What’s on everyone’s mind on the national scene these days? It’s Kobe Bryant and his daughter’s unfortunate passing. It’s the threat of the coronavirus spreading in the U.S. It’s the Senate Impeachment Trial. And, it’s the dwindling field and the jockeying for position in the Democratic race to gain the 2020 party’s nomination.
What’s the goal of the trial? It’s two-fold. It’s an attempt to deny Trump a chance to run for reelection. And, it’s an incessant campaign to weaken his campaign. And, the goal of the nomination process is to get to the candidate that most from the left feel has the best chance to take back the White House of course. Opinions vary as to what the ultimate success of any of these plans might be.
But what gets little national play until way closer to the November election is the undercard. The undercard is comprised of all of the state by state races for the House and the Senate. The Democrats regained the House in 2018. They have their eyes on the Senate as well. Defeat Trump, and voila! The keys to all three kingdoms are yours.
However, Lee Corso might say, “not so fast my friend!” A great source tells BBR that they feel quite confident that the GOP has a finely tuned strategic plan of their own. And, they think regaining the House majority is well within reach. Wowza. Round one. Ding. Ding.
Thirty House Democrats are up for reelection in districts won by Trump in 2016. Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN), is one of the 30. He voted against both articles of impeachment. Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), who represents another such Trump-won district, voted for the first article, “Abuse of Power,” but against the second, “Obstruction of Congress.” Another now-former Democrat, Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, actually quit the Democrat Party and joined the elephants over his opposition to the impeachment push against Trump.
All great plans just need oxygen and money. The Democrats seem to be providing the oxygen with their nonstop assault of the President inside the halls of Congress. What about the money? It sounds like the elephants are charging.
Across his four fundraising entities, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and his team raised $52.3 million in 2019. That is over $8 million more than the Republicans did during Paul Ryan’s previous record run up in the first year of President Donald Trump’s administration back in 2017.
Like him or not, Newt Gingrich is a wise political owl. He likes what he sees. “Kevin McCarthy’s tireless work ethic has produced a new dynamic, united, and aggressive House Republican Party,” Gingrich told Breitbart News. “Thanks to his efforts, Republicans enter 2020 from a position of strength—with the necessary resources, recruits, and message to win.”
Is it really possible that on their way to the Democrats’ House, Senate, and Presidential victory party a Republican sweep of the three got in the way? Some folks sound pretty confident.
Where there is a will there is a way. And, that way is being paved with lots of green cash.
If 2016 didn’t teach us that the impossible is possible, what will?
Ladies and Gentlemen, let’s get ready to rumble.
Shorty sat on the shorter of the two “halves” of the 55 gallon drum. Imagine that. Each were cut down to size and retrofitted with a soft cushion top.
Noted academicians, scholars, constitutionalists, and deep thinkers ranging from Michael Moore to Alyssa Milano weighed in. Even “Meathead” himself Rob Reiner got even with the old, prejudiced Archie Bunker. They all did a Twitter dance or two filled with glee. One even called the President a MF.