r/anticapitalism • u/terenscendent • 15h ago

Top Republicans Privately Concede House Is Likely Lost, Blame Trump for Midterm Collapse: Report

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/republicans-fear-democrats-could-win-house-1825570
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u/renb8 14h ago

Yes. And conflating loyalty with politics like they would with a local sports team. Identity is a big part of sports loyalty. Politics is not sport. From where I am across the pond, US politics is being run as a reality tv show.

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u/dpmatt01 14h ago

I’m reminded of this every time I see polling for Paxton vs Talarico. The fact that Paxton is still polling so well despite all of the confirmed corruption and scandals around him really proves that it’s all just team sports for many voters

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u/AapChutiyaHai 12h ago

Being from Texas I don't understand this either. People will literally vote red just to own the libs? I mean we are still doing that? Check your wallet, bank balances, groceries, etc. These people have done nothing.

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u/Independent-Offer290 11h ago

Having my best year so far. Life is great!

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u/cbear9084 6h ago

Why do n you think the Republicans embraced the WWF and MAA?