Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

gulliver

(14,098 posts)

4. Whistling past the graveyard

Reply to BlueWaveNeverEnd (Original post)

Mon May 25, 2026, 12:47 PM

Monday

Trump's not a political dummy. Quite the contrary.

A midterm loss for Republicans that is not a blowout will range from useless to self-destructive for Dems. A blowout, therefore, is what we should have been aiming for.

My greatest fear is that we get a squeaker win in one or both Congressional chambers. Nothing will get past the veto, so nothing will be accomplished. And we'll have a whole bunch of emotionally compelling "showboating against the fascists" to set the Republicans up for an easy win in 2028.

I do like that I'm seeing some degree of seriousness from our leaders. I don't care about fire.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Trump's Self-Indulgence Deepens G.O.P. Fears in Midterms "The stupid stuff is killing our chances," [View all] BlueWaveNeverEnd Monday OP

They only care about the damage to themselves. Irish_Dem Monday #1

true BlueWaveNeverEnd Monday #5

It's ALL "Stupid Stuff", Mr. Cowardly Shitsack Anonymous Retiring Republican Senator . . . hatrack Monday #2

The "Stupid Stuff" is all he has left -- and the rest of the GOP can't come up with anything better !! nt eppur_se_muova Monday #3

Whistling past the graveyard gulliver Monday #4