The unique perspective and provocative opinions of Joe O’Neill
Trumpster Diving
Nobody does eulogies quite like Donald Trump–as the McCain family well knows. A recent iteration after the passing of Gen. Colin Powell: “He was a classic RINO, if even that, always being the first to attack other Republicans. He made plenty of mistakes, but anyway, may he rest in peace.”
“It’s my hope that the ’22 election will be a referendum on the performance of the current administration, not a rehash of suggestions about what may have happened in 2020.” That was Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, sounding unlike someone who wants to prioritize the perpetuation of Trump’s grievance over election fraud.
“If we don’t solve the Presidential Election fraud of 2020, Republicans will not be voting in ’22 or ’24. It’s the single most important thing for Republicans to do.”—Donald Trump.
“(2022) should be a 100 percent, straight up referendum on Biden. Instead, you have Trump the narcissist trying to inject himself into what should be a glide path for Republicans to an incredibly successful election, by making it all about him.”—Former Florida Republican Congressman David Jolly.
“There won’t be any coming back from a second season of Donald Trump. If you thought he was vengeful against his perceived enemies last time, you haven’t seen anything yet.”—Alan M. Cohn, senior adviser at the consulting firm Global Situation Room Inc.
“Republicans unwilling to toe the Trump line are being marginalized or driven out, creating a purer, more unified cult of personality with no real interest in governance.”—Michelle Cottle,NYT.
A Texas bill—pushed hard by hardcore GOPster Gov. Greg Abbott—would make businesses that require vaccinations vulnerable to discrimination lawsuits. Par for the course in a state now notorious for its theater of performance defiance. But it was rejected by the Longhorn Legislature. Keeps hope alive.
“Blexit.” Black Exit from the Democratic Party: a movement founded by right-wing commentators.