GOP elites are much more likely to abandon Trump over Russia than average GOP voters. That's the reason for Dems' emphasizing the issue.
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The logic is to undermine Trump by fraying his governing coalition, which entails pressuring GOP elites / allies in Congress to turn on him.
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There's a segment of the GOP that are better described as "Trump-tolerant" than "Trump-supporting." Those people are movable.
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We know the most outspoken examples: McCain, Graham, Sasse, perhaps Rubio. But there are more who prefer to keep their profile low.
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Trump mollifies the "Trump-tolerant" GOP by enforcing elements of their agenda, e.g. Obamacare repeal, which unifies the entire party caucus
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But the "unity" isn't especially deep. It can be ruptured as Trump's term wears on. Dems perceive Russia as the rupture-causing agent.
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So that's Dems' main audience at the moment: wary Republicans. May yield some short-term political advantage, but it's a long-term loser.
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I disagree. It was a footnote in one debate. Now it's the single story of this president.
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@amborin When were Dems focused on electoral strategy. If the example was the 2016 general, we're doomedThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Logic has gone out the window. All that remains is bitterness and thirst for revenge.
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Thanks, I was wondering what the hell was going on
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not centered on anything but DEEP denial about losing. How could so many Americans be so stupid as to not elect Hil liar ee
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the ONLY "logic" the Dems have is filling their pockets w/bribes
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