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9. I think a large part of it

Reply to Miles Archer (Reply #6)

Wed Jun 3, 2026, 07:34 PM

15 hrs ago

Is a lot of the primaries are over (not all states, but many). They're not quite as scared of him now that he won't get someone to primary and challenge them. And after November, at least a few will start looking at '28 and a post Trump GOP.

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HAT TRICK! No SLUSH fund, no $1 billion for the ballroom, & "House passes Iran war powers resolution in rebuke to Trump" [View all] Miles Archer 17 hrs ago OP

Nice UpInArms 17 hrs ago #1

K & R for visibility malaise 17 hrs ago #2

Wonderful. Its about time. Srkdqltr 17 hrs ago #3

I'm thinking they are getting less afraid of him. BlueKota 17 hrs ago #4

Sharks are aware of that first drop of blood in the water. Miles Archer 16 hrs ago #6

I agree! BlueKota 16 hrs ago #7

I think a large part of it ITAL 15 hrs ago #9

They're going to have to move FAR back to the CENTER to get elected, and I don't think they have it in them Miles Archer 15 hrs ago #10

I'm not talking about the ones who may run for president ITAL 15 hrs ago #12

Well, they've also witnessed Trump's treatment of Congress members who fail to give 100% fealty 100% of the time. Miles Archer 15 hrs ago #13

And my point was ITAL 15 hrs ago #15

I am having similar thoughts. wnylib 15 hrs ago #8

I think they are becoming more afraid of their VOTERS... 70sEraVet 15 hrs ago #16

We just need to get that slush fund thing in writing. senseandsensibility 16 hrs ago #5

Suddenly they y are turning. Is this why? Kablooie 15 hrs ago #11

Hopefully Katcat 15 hrs ago #14

Now on to removing the ridiculous "forever immunity for himself, his family, and his businesses." Sogo 14 hrs ago #17

Triple Loser. Sneederbunk 14 hrs ago #18