With their pointless twitter slapfight, Rep. Nancy Mace & Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene gave Democrats what they needed. A news cycle where the media can declare the existence of a new GOP civil conflict.
What is the reason they would want this? Because it’s the only scenario by which they can justify even pretending Democrats have a shot at retaining the House of Representatives in 2022. Multiple news outlets have now rushed out reports on the “infighting,” with several Republicans doing their part by giving comments to biased journalists that want to see them defeated. Some people never learn.
“If Kevin McCarthy does not get Marjorie Taylor Greene in line somewhat, either through the conference disciplining her, or privately, it is going to undermine our efforts,” R lawmaker says. “And I think if he doesn’t, you’re going to have a bit more of a civil war on your hands”
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) December 1, 2021
“Have you ever seen a team where they should be winning, and you’ll just look on the sidelines and then coach is yelling at a player, players yell at the coach and it doesn’t show they’re on track to win,” said Rep. Brett Guthrie, a Kentucky Republican.
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) December 1, 2021
While I’m not surprised that some Republicans are already rushing to feed a false media narrative that hurts their own party, consider me not here for it. I don’t buy this idea that such “infighting” matters at all. I certainly don’t buy that it will be an issue in 2022. Nancy Mace will face a primary opponent that could pose a serious threat to her prospects for the future, but it’s okay. Many Republicans will face primary challengers. There will also be lots of Democrats facing primary challengers because that’s part of the process. When the dust settles, it’s not going to be Nancy Mace vs. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the latest COVID hysteria and draconian restrictions from Democrats will only hurt their case.
Instead of projecting weakness, Republicans should be laughing this stuff off and pointing out the absurdity of the media’s hot takes. All the actual metrics, including recent election results and polling, plus historical trends point to the GOP not only being in the driver’s seat for 2022 but being the odds-on favorite to win by a large margin. This isn’t the time to bend the knee to CNN hysteria. It’s the time to act like you are winning by three touchdowns (because you are), stay aggressive, and not settle back into a prevent defense as we enter the 4th quarter of the game.
I shouldn’t even have to be writing this article, but the GOP is full of people who seem to enjoy losing. CNN is not the place to be. Don’t make a big deal about two members of marginal caucus taking aim at one another. If you forget it, it will disappear in just a few days. This kind of information can persist if people panic and allow the media to create a false narrative.
In short, this is a GOP civil war that isn’t. Don’t make it one. This doesn’t matter. None of this matters.
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