You're right that one more whacko Republican legislator won't make much difference in a party already filled with them.
The vibe I get in the criticism of the DCCC's actions is (1) that Democrats should be the noble party and always do the thing that won't even hint at impropriety even if doing that would help achieve the larger cause of …
You're right that one more whacko Republican legislator won't make much difference in a party already filled with them.
The vibe I get in the criticism of the DCCC's actions is (1) that Democrats should be the noble party and always do the thing that won't even hint at impropriety even if doing that would help achieve the larger cause of keeping Republicans out of power, and/or (b) the Democrats should go out of their way to show their gratitude toward people like Meijer (good vote on impeachment, but far from a Liz Cheney) and this noble action will so charm the Republican party that they will come to their senses and dispense with the crazies in their party.
I probably wouldn't have supported Gibbs, because the odds of any Republican winning MI-3 are too high (though I'm hardly an expert here). But it's not a mortal sin, given the overall state of the Republican party. And in cases where it marginally helps the Democrat's odds (e.g., PA and MD) then I say bring it on!
You're right that one more whacko Republican legislator won't make much difference in a party already filled with them.
The vibe I get in the criticism of the DCCC's actions is (1) that Democrats should be the noble party and always do the thing that won't even hint at impropriety even if doing that would help achieve the larger cause of keeping Republicans out of power, and/or (b) the Democrats should go out of their way to show their gratitude toward people like Meijer (good vote on impeachment, but far from a Liz Cheney) and this noble action will so charm the Republican party that they will come to their senses and dispense with the crazies in their party.
I probably wouldn't have supported Gibbs, because the odds of any Republican winning MI-3 are too high (though I'm hardly an expert here). But it's not a mortal sin, given the overall state of the Republican party. And in cases where it marginally helps the Democrat's odds (e.g., PA and MD) then I say bring it on!