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Kentucky outcome embarrasses Trump and worries many Republicans ahead of 2020

Democrats’ claim of victory Tuesday in Kentucky’s gubernatorial race, as well as the Democratic takeover of the Virginia state legislature, left Republicans stumbling and increasingly uncertain about their own political fates next year tied to an embattled and unpopular president.

Many allies of President Trump rushed to explain away the poor performance of incumbent Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) as an anomaly, while other GOP veterans expressed alarm about the party’s failure in a state where Trump won by nearly 30 percentage points in 2016 — and where he just campaigned this week.

Although Bevin was controversial and widely disliked, he was also a devotee of the president, embracing Trump’s agenda and his anti-establishment persona. And in the contest’s final days, Bevin sought to cast his candidacy as a bulwark against House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry of Trump.

But Bevin’s attempt to nationalize his cause by stoking conservative grievances about the impeachment process was not enough to overcome his problems nor was Trump’s raucous rally for the governor on Monday — raising questions about Trump’s political strength as he faces a barrage of challenges and a difficult path to reelection.

The outcome — with Democrat Andy Beshear claiming victory with a lead of several thousand votes and Bevin refusing to concede — underscored how Republicans are struggling to navigate choppy political waters as the 2020 campaign now begins in earnest. Trump continues to dominate the party, but many lawmakers are uneasy about their ability to defend his conduct and hold on to suburban support.

Few Republicans, however, are willing to even lightly criticize Trump since they widely believe they will need his voters’ backing and enthusiasm in order to survive next year.

Still, the Kentucky defeat has sparked concern among the party’s donors and many longtime GOP leaders who are worried that the nonstop twists of the House impeachment inquiry and Trump’s growing fury are making it increasingly difficult for Republicans to make a clear and compelling case to voters.

“It was a rough night,” said Scott Reed, the chief political strategist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “The Republican Party is lacking message discipline, and that needs to be addressed. There is a lot of positive news around President Trump’s governing on the economy, on regulations and judges, and it seems to be overwhelmed by the drama.”

Left Seater wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:47 pm So an unpopular governor was defeated and a State that has voted for the Dem Presidential candidate at least the last three times gets bluer?

LS wrote:So an unpopular governor was defeated and a State that has voted for the Dem Presidential candidate at least the last three times gets bluer?

Softball Bat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:46 pm

LS wrote:So an unpopular governor was defeated and a State that has voted for the Dem Presidential candidate at least the last three times gets bluer?

Try facts, 'tard.

Kentucky voted Trump in 2016, Romney in 2012, and McCain in 2008.

LOL

#'tard

Fat Seater wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:47 pm I don’t want those grapes. They are sour. Oh that and I only eat cheeseburgers with shots of ranch.

Softball Bat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:46 pm

LS wrote:So an unpopular governor was defeated and a State that has voted for the Dem Presidential candidate at least the last three times gets bluer?

Try facts, 'tard.

Kentucky voted Trump in 2016, Romney in 2012, and McCain in 2008.

LOL





#'tard

smackaholic wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:01 pm Did Bevins have some sort of scandal dragging him down?

Ban Kierfag wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:53 pm

Left Seater wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:47 pm So an unpopular governor was defeated and a State that has voted for the Dem Presidential candidate at least the last three times gets bluer?

What I found interesting about KY is that the REPUBLICANS swept every other position by a 60-40 vote except the GOV race.

They must have really disliked the GOV because they still voted R for all the other races.

Innocent Bystander wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 3:53 pm

Ban Kierfag wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:53 pm

Left Seater wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:47 pm So an unpopular governor was defeated and a State that has voted for the Dem Presidential candidate at least the last three times gets bluer?

What I found interesting about KY is that the REPUBLICANS swept every other position by a 60-40 vote except the GOV race.

They must have really disliked the GOV because they still voted R for all the other races.

This is the real story.

Mikey wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 4:05 pm The Republicans did their best to make this about Trump, including sending the Orange Dear Leader to personally beg for votes.

That seems to have worked out well. May he continue to do so in other state races.

Left Seater wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:47 pm

Softball Bat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:46 pm

LS wrote:So an unpopular governor was defeated and a State that has voted for the Dem Presidential candidate at least the last three times gets bluer?

Try facts, 'tard.

Kentucky voted Trump in 2016, Romney in 2012, and McCain in 2008.

LOL

#'tard

Screw_Michigan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 4:07 pm

Left Seater wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:47 pm

Left Seater wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 7:35 pmGet you me head out of your ass.

Screw_Michigan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 11:05 am KY, a state Trump won by 30 points in 2016. And they now own the legislature in formerly red VA.

Lube up, 88briancells and your fellow GOP criminal henchmen. The jig is up. This is only the beginning.

But lucky for you, there's still time to confess, repent, and jump ship before this criminal syndicate takes you down with them.

Choose wisely

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Kentucky outcome embarrasses Trump and worries many Republicans ahead of 2020

Democrats’ claim of victory Tuesday in Kentucky’s gubernatorial race, as well as the Democratic takeover of the Virginia state legislature, left Republicans stumbling and increasingly uncertain about their own political fates next year tied to an embattled and unpopular president.

Many allies of President Trump rushed to explain away the poor performance of incumbent Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) as an anomaly, while other GOP veterans expressed alarm about the party’s failure in a state where Trump won by nearly 30 percentage points in 2016 — and where he just campaigned this week.

Although Bevin was controversial and widely disliked, he was also a devotee of the president, embracing Trump’s agenda and his anti-establishment persona. And in the contest’s final days, Bevin sought to cast his candidacy as a bulwark against House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry of Trump.

But Bevin’s attempt to nationalize his cause by stoking conservative grievances about the impeachment process was not enough to overcome his problems nor was Trump’s raucous rally for the governor on Monday — raising questions about Trump’s political strength as he faces a barrage of challenges and a difficult path to reelection.

The outcome — with Democrat Andy Beshear claiming victory with a lead of several thousand votes and Bevin refusing to concede — underscored how Republicans are struggling to navigate choppy political waters as the 2020 campaign now begins in earnest. Trump continues to dominate the party, but many lawmakers are uneasy about their ability to defend his conduct and hold on to suburban support.

Few Republicans, however, are willing to even lightly criticize Trump since they widely believe they will need his voters’ backing and enthusiasm in order to survive next year.

Still, the Kentucky defeat has sparked concern among the party’s donors and many longtime GOP leaders who are worried that the nonstop twists of the House impeachment inquiry and Trump’s growing fury are making it increasingly difficult for Republicans to make a clear and compelling case to voters.

“It was a rough night,” said Scott Reed, the chief political strategist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “The Republican Party is lacking message discipline, and that needs to be addressed. There is a lot of positive news around President Trump’s governing on the economy, on regulations and judges, and it seems to be overwhelmed by the drama.”

EAP wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 8:49 pm LMFAO!

FiatLux wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 8:57 pm

EAP wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 8:49 pm LMFAO!

Derron wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:16 pm Because the Washington Post says so.

Hilarious.

Left Seater wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:08 pm Hey Short Bus, so I had a typo, you couldn’t follow along in basic reading comp.

But yeah, you are getting over.

Lefty wrote:So an unpopular governor was defeated and a State that has voted for the Dem Presidential candidate at least the last three times gets bluer?

Kierland wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 11:22 pm

Derron wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:16 pm Because the Washington Post says so.

Hilarious.

Yell fake news.
Trust the process.
Flood the zone.

Sin,
88lemmings

Derron wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:16 pm Because the Washington Post says so.

Hilarious.

Screw_Michigan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 3:35 pm Other than GOP policies that hurt working men and women and enrich the wealthy?

L45B wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 5:15 am

Screw_Michigan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 3:35 pm Other than GOP policies that hurt working men and women and enrich the wealthy?

And which policies are those exactly while my popcorn preps?

Screw_Michigan wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 1:08 pm

L45B wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 5:15 am

Screw_Michigan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 3:35 pm Other than GOP policies that hurt working men and women and enrich the wealthy?

And which policies are those exactly while my popcorn preps?

Destroying Obamacare. Job killing tariffs. Gutting OSHA laws that result in workers getting killed. Tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations that corporations spent on stock buybacks.

Did I miss anything, Wall Street leech?

Screw_Michigan wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 1:08 pm

L45B wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 5:15 am

Screw_Michigan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 3:35 pm Other than GOP policies that hurt working men and women and enrich the wealthy?

And which policies are those exactly while my popcorn preps?

Destroying Obamacare. Job killing tariffs. Gutting OSHA laws that result in workers getting killed. Tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations that corporations spent on stock buybacks.

Did I miss anything, Wall Street leech?