Democratic Senator Warnock's victory in Georgia has far-reaching implications, beginning with how Republicans feel about the loss.
CNN reports, "GOP senators were noticeably upset about their 2022 problems in the aftermath of their
loss in the Georgia Senate runoff, calling for better candidates and contending that former President Donald Trump caused a problem on the trail.
"Here's how some Republicans are reacting after last night.
"Senate GOP Whip John Thune said Trump’s presence on the campaign trail created a contrast when they party wanted to keep the race focused on President Joe Biden and his policies.
“It all starts with quality candidates – there's no substitute for that," Thune said.
"Asked if Trump was a problem for their party, Thune indicated he was," CNN.
"The Dems were in many cases able to turn it into a choice election because of Trump’s presence out there — so was he a factor? I don't think there's any question about that,” he said.
"Thune added that candidates shouldn’t have campaigned on the bogus notion the election was stolen.
“A lot of the candidates who had problems in these elections were running on the 2020 election being stolen, and I don't think independent voters were having it,” he said.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham told CNN that Trump has to prove he can win if he’s to clinch the nomination for 2024."
Note: That is a tall order. Counting the elections in Georgia, the latest involving his hand-picked candidate, Walker, Trump has lost the last five elections.
"He's still very popular in the party. People appreciate his presidency. They appreciate his fighting spirit," Graham said.
I am not at all sure which planet Graham thinks he is on. Maybe he is getting too old for this job.
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