XponentialChaos
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Well, no. At least that was not her mistake. Her mistake is not recognizing the political reality of 30% of her party going nuts. This really is no different than the Bernie Bros, you cannot alienate a large chunk of your base.
Politically speaking, there is a correct way to navigate these waters and an incorrect way. Doing it correctly is extremely difficult. The right has to manage to not be Trumpian over the next few elections so the democrats cannot smear the entire party with the stain AND also be Trumpian enough that the massive support he ripped from the democrats in 2016 comes back. The democrats have become quite deft at this and if the republicans do not learn it soon from them they are going to obliterate all the advantages Biden is handing them.
I’m fine with a politician just speaking their mind rather than trying to tap-dance around these delicate waters. It may not be the “correct” way but it’s at least admirable.
The problem for her is that Trump supporters are basically a cult and will turn on anyone who doesn’t kiss his ass.