The recent turmoil within the Democratic Party has been viewed quite differently by Republicans. To them, it has been like a relaxing day out on the golf course, with polite applause in response to the unfolding drama.
David Urban, a political strategist and former aide to Donald Trump, expressed this sentiment by saying that Republicans have been able to watch the chaos with a sense of admiration. They witnessed President Biden struggling on the debate stage and his party grappling with his shaky recovery. Despite some comments from Trump, who was golfing at the time, Republicans largely stayed out of the fray.
While the focus has been on the Democrats, the GOP has also been facing its own set of challenges. Two close allies of Trump, Steve Bannon and Rudy Giuliani, have faced legal troubles. House Republicans failed to pass a straightforward spending bill, although they did succeed in blocking efficiency standards for kitchen appliances. The party’s platform has caused some discontent among conservatives, and they have been on the defensive regarding the ambitious agenda of Trump’s allies.
As the Republican National Convention approaches in Milwaukee, there are several other noteworthy developments that may have slipped under the radar amidst the Biden-centric news cycle. Stay tuned for more updates next week, straight from Milwaukee.
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