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13. Trump and his henchmen know their MAGA base is "running for the hills."
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 09:27 AM
Feb 9

Their only response will be to ratchet up the hate and violence, hoping it sets off enough civil unrest so they can shut down voting in key areas.

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MAGA is losing because no one likes them Puppyjive Feb 9 #1
You notice how the media will bury the term "enthusiasm gap" when it comes to the GOP BumRushDaShow Feb 9 #3
If I were a Republican COL Mustard Feb 9 #7
Some of them BumRushDaShow Feb 9 #9
I hope he gets a lot of time orangecrush Feb 9 #17
MAGA has that problem with being pure evil. It's only a feature to about 37%. Scrivener7 Feb 9 #6
He is pummeling a deceased equine. BidenRocks Feb 9 #2
"lack of enthusiasm among the base" translated ... Bluetus Feb 9 #19
So what? Trump is not being crazy enough for the base? Great strategy Jabba, I mean Steve. Chasstev365 Feb 9 #4
Is this because Republicans are in disarray? FakeNoose Feb 9 #5
I thought we were living in a conservative utopia. Dr. T Feb 9 #8
I HAVE notably seen headlines stating 'Republicans in civil war' ! Jack Valentino Feb 9 #26
Sorry Steve...Grandpa ain't going to help you or the Republicans this time. NCDem47 Feb 9 #10
but he's an even bigger ASS than ever before ! Jack Valentino Feb 9 #27
The problem only exists if the midterm elections are held. Herself Feb 9 #11
Posting racist memes Mz Pip Feb 9 #12
Trump and his henchmen know their MAGA base is "running for the hills." sop Feb 9 #13
Oh no, Steve! Does that mean you finally land your pustule laden carcass in jail? travelingthrulife Feb 9 #14
CHEAT HARDER! It's the only way they can win. NBachers Feb 9 #15
This is the problem with winning elections based on lies that you have no way... Ol Janx Spirit Feb 9 #16
How is this piece of shit still allowed to roam free. He should be in the bone orchard. twodogsbarking Feb 9 #18
Bannon needs to go. live love laugh Feb 9 #20
The Pig's followers need to get a brain, not just lose enthusiasm for him. Otherwise, they'll be back all too soon. Wonder Why Feb 9 #21
They need a heart, too. And a shitload of courage. Martin68 Feb 9 #23
Music to my ears: "a massive lack of enthusiasm among the base" Martin68 Feb 9 #22
Wait, WHAAAT?!?! Fiendish Thingy Feb 9 #24
Never fear Bannon MW67 Feb 9 #25
Meh one pedo giving advice to another fujiyamasan Feb 9 #28
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