Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

kentuck

(116,361 posts)
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 09:25 AM 7 hrs ago

Republicans have made the decision to sink or swim with Trump.

No matter how bad or insane it gets. They are ready to go down with the ship. They cannot bring themselves to disavow dear Leader. They are too far down the rabbit hole to turn back now.

They are exactly what you see.

21 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Republicans have made the decision to sink or swim with Trump. (Original Post) kentuck 7 hrs ago OP
Sadly lonely bird 7 hrs ago #1
Precisely as Lady Lindsey predicted.. thomski64 6 hrs ago #2
Dems must not lose. bucolic_frolic 6 hrs ago #3
Vote Blue . . . Scubamatt 4 hrs ago #11
Agreed, its not like they don't know these thugs are going to cheat, and they knew it too during the election for Escurumbele 4 hrs ago #16
IMO, their fear is more than Trump and potentially losing elections. no_hypocrisy 6 hrs ago #4
Their donors are going to stop feeding their insatiable greed if they lose their elections. MLWR 4 hrs ago #12
This. I would bet the farm most of these repukes have staggering Gryphto Wallets Cheezoholic 4 hrs ago #13
They also fear they can have a surprise death, like maybe Graham did. Escurumbele 4 hrs ago #18
No need for life rings. Kid Berwyn 6 hrs ago #5
I think Trump promised them November's election is in the bag. sop 6 hrs ago #6
With all they are doing in the shadows, popsdenver 4 hrs ago #19
Truth...nt Wounded Bear 6 hrs ago #7
The only problem with the sink or swim metaphor, Baitball Blogger 6 hrs ago #8
Republicans have already GIVEN UP!! ProudMNDemocrat 6 hrs ago #9
Since 2016 awesomerwb1 5 hrs ago #10
I'd throw them an anchor, but they have their own.... Jack Valentino 4 hrs ago #14
They made that decision in 2016 Johnny2X2X 4 hrs ago #15
You can bet your sweet asses popsdenver 4 hrs ago #17
They are exactly what you see ........ Muy. Estupido !!! Muy !!!!!!!!! Trueblue1968 4 hrs ago #20
The weirdest part is Diraven 4 hrs ago #21

thomski64

(1,033 posts)
2. Precisely as Lady Lindsey predicted..
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 09:31 AM
6 hrs ago

..when he was at the cogent end of his bi-polar
pendulum

Scubamatt

(360 posts)
11. Vote Blue . . .
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 11:40 AM
4 hrs ago

No matter who. I know who my ideal candidate is, but I am not going to stay home if a different one gets the nomination.

Escurumbele

(4,126 posts)
16. Agreed, its not like they don't know these thugs are going to cheat, and they knew it too during the election for
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 11:58 AM
4 hrs ago

president.

I spoke to my local DNC representative, I asked him what were Democrats doing to make sure republicans would not cheat, and he had no clear answers for me. I hope this time around they are prepared.

no_hypocrisy

(55,927 posts)
4. IMO, their fear is more than Trump and potentially losing elections.
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 09:35 AM
6 hrs ago

They fear the donors stop feeding them.

Money. Money. Money.

MLWR

(1,186 posts)
12. Their donors are going to stop feeding their insatiable greed if they lose their elections.
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 11:46 AM
4 hrs ago

There would be no reason to bribe them for their votes if they aren't voting. That's why they fear losing their elections.

Cheezoholic

(4,230 posts)
13. This. I would bet the farm most of these repukes have staggering Gryphto Wallets
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 11:49 AM
4 hrs ago

It's really simple , They Don't Care. That should be every Dems first answer to ANY question about repuke policy. They Don't Care.
"Whats the problem with rising housing costs..." "They Don't Care". I was going to make a shirt with that slogan until I saw how much it cost just to make a T-shirt lol. I can make a gorgeous Tie Dye for 10 bucks lol.
Sorry, I drift.... THEY DON"T CARE!!

Escurumbele

(4,126 posts)
18. They also fear they can have a surprise death, like maybe Graham did.
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 12:00 PM
4 hrs ago

republicans seem to be compromised, and I bet they are afraid the can suddenly fall ill and die.

popsdenver

(2,938 posts)
19. With all they are doing in the shadows,
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 12:06 PM
4 hrs ago

behind smoke and mirrors..........they are going ALL OUT, LIKE NEVER BEFORE, to corrupt this upcoming election.......mark my words............

Far worse than a month prior to the 2024 election, when Trump was literally bragging in all his public speeches, that the win was in the bag..........and that he loved the assistance of Musk and his computer knowledge......

Baitball Blogger

(53,022 posts)
8. The only problem with the sink or swim metaphor,
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 09:45 AM
6 hrs ago

is that if they sink the suggestion is that they drown. But in reality, once drowned, they won't remain quiet. They'll probably get louder with indignations and false narratives to weaken us. The Democrats who serve next term better hit the ground running and not try to appease them.

ProudMNDemocrat

(21,047 posts)
9. Republicans have already GIVEN UP!!
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 09:49 AM
6 hrs ago

Choosing NOT to rock the boat while they are in it, displays their COWARDICE!!

That is the word that should be thrown at them in debates, the media, etc., is "COWARD".

Jack Valentino

(5,421 posts)
14. I'd throw them an anchor, but they have their own....
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 11:50 AM
4 hrs ago

I guess they still think it's 2024--- or want to believe that it is!


But it's 2026.... which rhymes with 2006---
a mid-term election which made me very happy,
since we flipped both house and senate to Democratic control!

I predict that some of these Trump-humping Republicans
whom no one predicts to lose will GO DOWN under the blue tide,
and the usual drop-off of maggot voters when Trump is not on the ballot---

He's been making even some of THOSE rather unhappy....

popsdenver

(2,938 posts)
17. You can bet your sweet asses
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 11:59 AM
4 hrs ago

The Republican Party constantly warns their Republican Politicians:

IF WE GO.......YOU GO..........

Trueblue1968

(19,379 posts)
20. They are exactly what you see ........ Muy. Estupido !!! Muy !!!!!!!!!
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 12:13 PM
4 hrs ago

Sooooooo evil. They all need to go meet their maker. Mr. Satan.

Diraven

(1,976 posts)
21. The weirdest part is
Tue Jul 14, 2026, 12:23 PM
4 hrs ago

How their main campaign points now are none of the things Trump was elected for. A lot of then are exactly the opposite even.
1. More war in Iran and let's invade Cuba too.
2. Communist Democrats are the country's biggest threat.
3. Double the defense budget. Everything else is waste and fraud and needs to be cut or eliminated.
4. Affordability doesn't matter. It's your fault for just not being richer. Spending more for the same stuff means the economy is booming.
5. House prices skyrocketing is great for rich investors.
6. Billionaires are above the law. Also no one cares about Epstein.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Republicans have made the...