There is no doubt the Republican Party is now a house/party divided: what to do about Donald Trump generally; what to do about impeachment; what to do about Joe Biden’s legislative agenda; what to do about the GOP brand; what to do about the culture wars; what to do about Liz Cheney; what to do about Kevin McCarthy; what to do about Mitch McConnell; what to do about Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley; what to do about hiring Trump loyalists; what to do about the RNC; what to do about the extreme elements of the coalition; what to do about The Donors; what to do as an after-action report over Georgia; what to do about ballot security; what to do about the midterms; what to do about incumbents retiring; what to do about primary challenges; what to do about 2024.
Democrats on the other hand, appear to be much more united.
The Biden personnel decisions, congressional policy priorities, executive orders, and style are winning near universal acclaim from both the Wall Street wing of the party and the Sanders wing of the party (not to mention – and/but to mention – the media wing of the party).
Same with the party’s congressional leadership and governors; huzzahs all around for Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Schumer and their trusty lieutenants and allies.
The impeachment process, the looming presence of Donald Trump, McConnell, rightwing extremists, an activist agenda, the shared, warm embrace of Hollywood culture – all are strong adhesives keeping the party faithful simultaneously rowing in the same direction and singing from the same hymn sheet.
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