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It’s easy to dominate the party as long as you have 51% of the primary voters, which in 2024 was about 20% of registered Republicans. Essentially if you have t
by sarchertech 2y ago
It’s easy to dominate the party as long as you have 51% of the primary voters, which in 2024 was about 20% of registered Republicans.
Essentially if you have the very strong support of 10-15% of the party voters, you’re untouchable.
- chgs 2y agoAhh democracy Of course that also relies on those “I don’t want Trump” republicans actually voting for him. But let’s assume that all happens and it’s not the fault of republicans because they are apethetic. How do you explain the congress and senate members who back him?
- nkrisc 2y agoIf people cared they would vote in the primaries. If they don’t, then they must be happy with how those who do are voting. But then they also vote for him in the general election, since he won, so I conclude he has the support of the Republican base.