I don’t expect that Moore will be successful in this effort.
The GOP needs to look at the November 2018 mid terms with a full array of strategic and tactical weapons. One that was demonstrated clearly in the Moore fiasco is a carefully timed attack that hits the core of a key support group. When you think of evangelicals, what would be more damaging than allegations of molesting underage girls? Probably nothing, and that may explain why it was used against Moore specifically. And the timing, waiting (in one case for 40 years) only to hold it just long enough for the ballot to be closed - with no chance to substitute another GOP candidate - that was optimal. The GOP needs to look at this and learn from it, and prepare like attacks, where possible, against Democrats for the fall. Keep it on the shelf until it is clear it is needed, and until there is no mechanical process of substitution available. Then drop the hammer.
I suspect the most fertile area will be sexual harassment claims, but that may change by November. The GOP needs to cultivate the entire tableau of the Democrats strategy, even create their own “Gloria Allred” to allow media stunts to advance the attack without resort to the courts, where evidence would have to be introduced and tested.
The GOP needs to have the option of going scorched earth on the Democrats in November, and it needs to be prepared well in advance. If they won’t perhaps Steve Bannon will.
The GOP needs to look at the November 2018 mid terms with a full array of strategic and tactical weapons.
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Agree, but would add you also need competent candidates. Moore was absolutely lacking in
that regard. If you are going to get into a race then get in and give 100% of time and
effort to
winning. Lead and support your parties efforts to help you.
Moore was absent when the shoe leather needed to be on the ground campaigning for the election.
Exactly. The attack on Moore looks like a tactical weapon because that is exactly what it was. Republicans are stupid when they fall for this kind of crap, which they do with all too regularity.
They fell for it in the case of Chris McDaniel too.
There is a reason we are known as the "stupid party."