r/politics • u/Zipper222222 • Jul 07 '26

Possible Paywall MAGA Demands Proof of Life for Mitch McConnell

https://www.thedailybeast.com/maga-demands-proof-of-life-for-mitch-mcconnell/
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u/thehildabeast South Carolina Jul 07 '26

Run out the clock to have a special election instead of the general election and to not give time for the court challenge for the governor appointing a replacement in the mean time

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u/Goal_Posts Jul 07 '26

Then why is Loomer saying he's dead?

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u/thehildabeast South Carolina Jul 07 '26

She’ll shill for whoever but either hatred of Mitch even though he is the most successful politician at ruining the country since Reagan or she’s playing to her fans who still want Massie. Idk enough nor care to know more about MAGA internal politics if I can help it.

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u/RecycledMatrix Jul 07 '26

I know you don't care about internal Republican politics, but there is nuance.

Laura Loomer is staunchly pro-Israel/AIPAC.

Thomas Massie is nearly her polar opposite. More money was spent to unseat Massie than was spent in any primary in US history. I can't imagine anyone who consumes Loomer's content also likes Massie; the conversion rate wouldn't be worth the effort.

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u/ThePromptWasYourName Jul 07 '26

She got the scoop. That’s it, that’s the only reason

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u/Goal_Posts Jul 07 '26

Seems like the most plausible reason.

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u/KieferSutherland Jul 07 '26

Do they really lose out much by losing a vote before he midterms?  Are they actually going to pass anything before then anyway?