1. This column by @tomfriedman is correct about the real and present dangers to USA democracy from the GOP Big Lie.
But it fails to diagnose the causes -- & thus the effective solutions.
A short 1-5 thread.
nytimes.com/2021/05/04/opi…
But it fails to diagnose the causes -- & thus the effective solutions.
A short 1-5 thread.
nytimes.com/2021/05/04/opi…
2. It is not enough to support GOP moderates. There are too few.
The problem is institutional incentives.
Due to gerrymandering, $$, & primaries, GOP legislators get reelected to Congress & State Houses by pandering to MAGA activists, not expanding their support.
The problem is institutional incentives.
Due to gerrymandering, $$, & primaries, GOP legislators get reelected to Congress & State Houses by pandering to MAGA activists, not expanding their support.
3. But the GOP can't win a maj of the popular vote for the WH with only the MAGA base.
Only 40% of Americans are self-identified Republicans.
Only 40% of Americans are self-identified Republicans.
4. THIS is why the 'Big Lie' resonates so deeply within the party. It's not just Trump.
GOP leaders have concluded that if they cannot win by fair means, they will manipulate the rules instead.
And they can; State election laws are left in the hands of partisan legislators.
GOP leaders have concluded that if they cannot win by fair means, they will manipulate the rules instead.
And they can; State election laws are left in the hands of partisan legislators.
5. The solution is not to rely on the dwindling band of individual moderates like Romney but to pass major structural reform.
Bill HR1 should be the number one priority for democrats and Democrats. Without this, things will get far, far worse after 2022.
Bill HR1 should be the number one priority for democrats and Democrats. Without this, things will get far, far worse after 2022.
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