Inside the secret Republican plot to take down Trump in 2020

[truth_seeker]

Inside the secret Republican plot to take down Trump in 2020

by David M. Drucker
 | February 05, 2019 11:16 AM

Renegade Republicans determined to eject President Trump from the White House in 2020 share a commitment to the cause but are split on strategy and realistic about their long-shot prospects.

Former John McCain aides, members of Evan McMullin's independent 2016 presidential campaign, disgruntled neocons, and establishment GOPers — the only thing they agree on is a loathing of Trump.
No primary challenger has yet come forward. John Kasich, former Ohio governor, has said he couldn't beat Trump. Jeff Flake, who stepped down as a senator for Arizona when it became clear he would be beaten by pro-Trump forces in his primary, has taken himself out of the running.

The brightest hope right now is Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who last year became the first Republican governor to be re-elected in the deep-blue state, with a 13-point margin.

Mostly based in Washington, the "Never Trump" crowd comes in roughly three factions. First is those convinced fielding a primary challenger is the most viable game plan. Second is those inclined to back an independent candidate. A third group advocates for a unifying center-left Democrat — similar to the sort of centrist who captured suburban Republican voters in the midterm elections.

But the blocs are friendly, with some key operatives moving back and forth between them and willing to back whichever approach emerges as the most feasible. Meetings often hosted by Niskanen Center, a conservative think tank that has positioned itself as a headquarters for Republicans opposed to Trump.
Veteran Republican consultant Mike Murphy is among them. “I’m talking to some ‘Never Trumpers’ about an alert-effort to make sure Republican regulars are paying the attention they ought to, so that they start thinking pragmatically about a wipeout in 2020 and what we ought to do about it,” Murphy told the Washington Examiner.

Murphy advised the late Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., when he ran for president in 2000 and oversaw former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's super PAC when he sought the White House four years ago. He recognizes the difficulty of battling an incumbent or party favorite who enjoys the broad support of Republican voters.

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I don't know how confident #nevertrump briefers can be, with their fates in the hands of the Niskanen Center?


https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/inside-the-loose-knit-cabal-plotting-to-oust-donald-trump

[Frank Cannon]

Veteran Republican consultant Mike Murphy is among them.

He's also a professional loser.

[Fishrrman]

If those idiot quisling Republicans are foolish enough to try this, they'll lose BOTH houses of Congress -and- the Presidency to the democrat-communists in 2020.

And that loss will be well-deserved!

[austingirl]

If those idiot quisling Republicans are foolish enough to try this, they'll lose BOTH houses of Congress -and- the Presidency to the democrat-communists in 2020.

And that loss will be well-deserved!

And the republic would end, if it hasn't already.

[Formerly Once-Ler]

Meetings often hosted by Niskanen Center, a conservative think tank that has positioned itself as a headquarters for Republicans opposed to Trump.

Never heard of them but looking forward to checking them out thanx @truth_seeker 

[Victoria33]

There are now new investigations going on with Trump Organization and the Trump Inauguration Committee.  Subpoenas have gone to the Committee to turn over documents. The Mueller investigation and these new ones could provide enough "dirt" for the next two years, to cause voters not to vote for him. These voters would not be his base, but independent voters who vote by emotion at the moment.

[DCPatriot]

After this performance by the POTUS tonight, perhaps they will rethink their 'plot'.     

[Frank Cannon]

After this performance by the POTUS tonight, perhaps they will rethink their 'plot'.     

You think Willard Romney is that smart? I don't.

[libertybele]

You think Willard Romney is that smart? I don't.

Ole Willard didn't seem to happy tonight when the camera caught a glimpse of him.  It sucks to be him right now. 

[Frank Cannon]

Ole Willard didn't seem to happy tonight when the camera caught a glimpse of him.  It sucks to be him right now. 

That's a comforting thought. Thank you.

[jafo2010]

The Never Trumpers after tonight will have to move to plan B.  The only way he goes down is via the JFK method, and I do not doubt for a moment there are folks conspiring for that moment after tonight.

[sneakypete]

May all of those treasonous weasels meet with "tragic" accidents.

They are clearly working for their OWN PERSONAL good,not the good of the nation. They aren't even trying to hide it anymore.

[sneakypete]

If those idiot quisling Republicans are foolish enough to try this, they'll lose BOTH houses of Congress -and- the Presidency to the democrat-communists in 2020.

 

@Fishrrman

What people like you fail to understand is they don't care because they know they will still be in place to "run against those dastardly Dims" in 2022 and later. What they are worried about most of all is Trump being successful and making them and the other RINO's obsolete.

For years,starting with the Bush Crime Family, the alleged Republicans have basically been running on a platform of "Sure,WE suck too,but we don't suck as badly as the actual Dims,so vote for us or things will get even worse!"

A Republican Party with candidates in actual opposition to Dim positions will be the kiss of political death to them,and they know it.

[libertybele]

@Fishrrman

What people like you fail to understand is they don't care because they know they will still be in place to "run against those dastardly Dims" in 2022 and later. What they are worried about most of all is Trump being successful and making them and the other RINO's obsolete.

For years,starting with the Bush Crime Family, the alleged Republicans have basically been running on a platform of "Sure,WE suck too,but we don't suck as badly as the actual Dims,so vote for us or things will get even worse!"

A Republican Party with candidates in actual opposition to Dim positions will be the kiss of political death to them,and they know it.

You are so correct and that's exactly why I believe Rubio got re-elected.  He was the lesser of evils that ran against him in the primaries.  Interestingly the one person who was going to run as senator when Rubio decided he was dropping out of politics, but then decided to jump back into politics, is now governor of FL.  Ron DeSantis is proving so far to be an excellent governor.  Rubio couldn't even win his home state when he ran for president.