Yes. At this point, though, it taps into a very deep prejudice in the electorate. I haven’t voted for a Democrat in years, but if it were a contest between a Democratic slob and a very polished, too professional Republican, I might feel emotionally closer to the slob, because for years the media has been turning Democrats’ vices into virtues and Republicans’ virtues into vices. There’s a feeling of sympathy for guys who may be crooked or incompetent or stupid, but seem to be regular guys, fighting the system and putting it over on The Man. I wouldn’t vote for him, but there’s a tug there, and it’s very strong with some people.

Ote that when Fetter-thing was selected, the GOP stood around playing “pocket pool”. they must have got their cut early. Doesn’t say much for the Pennsylvania GOP. They will accept anything the Democrats shove forwaed,
.The pay must be good.

It’s worth a try.

I suppose it’s a lot easier to live that way. Thinking requires effort.

I bailed out of W.PA a long time ago, but I still have family members there (a couple of which have held local elective office), but the real source of my certainty is personal observation. My parents were part of the D machine, and I heard specific plans to add “votes”. I can’t believe it’s changed.

Meghan Maureen’s tweet to those who voted democrat says it all:
“You just told the people who destroyed your kids lives and your businesses and acted like dictators for over 2 years that it’s ok. You gave them permission to do it again. And they will.”

A demonstration of what “faction” means & why religion was excluded as test for public office. Almost worked. For a while.