Again, I do not want to sound like I’m in the #NeverTrump or Trump Derangement Syndrome group. I like The Donald, and what he did legislatively and for getting some elected Republicans to get tough on the media and Democrats, among others. I’ve always been a little tired of his mouth and Twitter. He needed to be more like Kayleigh McEnany, who battled the media while making sure she brought the receipts. Here’s Alfredo Rodriguez III
As a Republican who supported Donald Trump, I now say it’s time to move beyond him
I supported Donald Trump in 2016 before it was popular. I supported him again in 2020 for the accomplishments he achieved in his first term as president, despite his brazen, off-message rants, and conflicting declarations and statements.
Trump’s achievements and the direction he was leading our country outweighed his shortfalls. But since the 2020 election, it has been time to move on from Trump.
But the “Trump-under-any-circumstances,” supporters, conspiracy theorists, and disillusioned Trump acolytes refuse to do so. Although those who continue to think this way grow smaller in number, they still account for approximately 25% of most Republican primary voters — the type of plurality victories that led to Trump earning the Republican nomination in 2016.
He won’t be able to pull the same tricks/campaign in 2024.
Trump served a purpose. He served it well, and beyond many expectations. Now he is entirely self-absorbed (more than before) and obsessed with the past, with no original thought or vision for the future of our country.
Trump grew the Republican Party. He brought more Hispanics, African Americans, Asians and other minority groups into the GOP. We are now losing those increases largely because of his preoccupation and inability to talk about anything other than massive and widespread fraud,” “stolen elections,” “deception,” “fake news,” and himself.
Trump cut taxes. He strengthened U.S. energy independence. He held China and our enemies abroad accountable. He cracked down on illegal crossings along our southern border. He unrelentingly supported our military and law enforcement.
The economy was excellent pre-COVID, with historic low unemployment for blacks, more women CEOs, hiring was happening, businesses created, things were going well
Trump served a purpose, accomplished a great deal, but his time has passed. He has become a huge distraction in the political arena, his ability to contribute to America’s future faded, and now his overt disregard for the U.S. Constitution is embarrassing.
Now more than ever it is time to move on, because if we do not Republicans will continue to lose and under-perform in elections as we have for two consecutive election cycles.
Unfortunately, a lot of Republicans backslid, and forgot the lesson of standing strong, fighting back. That politics is a dirty business with a veneer of civility, and you have to fight back. That the Credentialed Media is not your friend. That Democrats will backstab you.
Should Trump be the 2024 nominee, we will lose the White House again, we will not secure a majority in the U.S. Senate despite a favorable map, we will lose our slim majority in the House, and likely lose governorships and state legislative seats across the country. (snip)
It is time for a generational change in the White House. It is time for a Republican nominee who truly wants to serve the American people rather than obsessively litigate, talk and relive the past without any regard for tomorrow. It is time for Republicans to put forward a candidate for president who has new ideas, real conservative solutions, and the talent to grow the GOP and appeal to independent voters.
It’s all about the electibility. Trump no longer has it. We won’t be saying “OMG, he actually won” like in 2016. And, he will most likely blast all the other Republicans in the primaries, hurting them if they win the primaries. Idiots nominated Mitt Romney for 2012, an election that was ripe for winning. He was the wrong guy. We could have killed Obamacare before it started. Trump cannot win 2024. Perhaps some Trump Train members will finally realize this.