Trumpled (Alternative Leading)

[Mav]

Interesting thoughts from 1 commentator. Mitch McConnell wouldn’t even have to think if he were given a choice of undermining democracy or losing the Senate majority. To secure the Senate majority, he needs 1 and peferably both of the Senate runoff elections in Georgia to go in favour of the GOP. Turnout was massive in Georgia as it was everywhere else but will Republican turnout collapse when the runoff elections are held in the New Year? McConnell desperately needs Trump to turn out his base to avoid this.

If GOP Senators slap Trump down for attacking the vote without any evidence, Trump may fixate on betrayal by Republicans rather than those nasty Democrats. He may seek revenge by withholding his support from Purdue and Loeffler. He might even tell his base not to bother to vote. On the other hand, if the GOP supports his efforts to undo his loss, he may believe he has a chance of staying in power and he’d want to ensure the Republicans pad their Senate majority. At the very least, they could keep Trump engaged rather than petulantly staying on the golf course at Maralago. We all know he loves a rally and that would help McConnell.

If this analysis is correct, forget about the GOP talking Trump down from his rampage. They want him to maintain the rage.