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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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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for what, to have Pence? Dems are not getting back into the WH until 2020 if that.
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Given the behavior of the Crazy Left in beating up old people for supporting Trump, I'm going to hold my breath on any GOP division
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