Both parties shy away from challenging their leaders
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The commentary questions why Republicans do not stand up against perceived wrongs within their party, paralleling this with Democrats who did not block President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and failed to remove him from the 2024 presidential race despite perceived impairments. Furthermore, the Democratic National Committee kept private a report investigating the party’s 2024 election failures, indicating a lack of transparency. The author asserts that the survival instinct of politicians, causing them to align with their party’s establishment and base, and the polarization of both parties, prevent them from challenging problematic elements within their ranks.
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Why do Republicans Always Back Down Instead of Asserting Themselves?
On January 25th, commentator David M. Drucker posed a provocative question in his publication: “Why do Republicans always chicken out instead of taking a stand?” This has led to an examination of the opposition party’s decision-making approach.
Democrats’ Response to Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act
Drucker’s query makes us wonder what if Republicans emulated Democrats who reportedly disregarded the President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act’s potential inflationary effect and greenlighted the initiative without any opposition whatsoever.
Did Democrats Recognize Biden’s Impairment in 2024?
It’s also worth considering the 2024 presidential elections, where it seemed clear to many that Biden was not fit to run. Yet, the Democratic party failed to deter him from the race and he remained the nominated candidate until an unfortunate debate performance.
Democrats’ Investigation of Their 2024 Election Failure
Post the 2024 election debacle, the Democratic National Committee launched an inquiry to identify the causes of their failure. However, despite calls for transparency, the report is yet to be made public and continues to be concealed.
The Core Doctrine of Politicians
Truth be told, the survival instinct dominates political behavior, with most politicians sticking to the party line and appealing to their base. This has resulted in both Republicans and Democrats progressively straying from middle-ground politics towards more extreme positions. Consequently, Republicans are often silent about President Donald Trump’s controversial statements, and Democrats refuse to dispute certain social narratives.
George W. Dent Jr.,
Solon
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