“Accelerating Trumpism” may be the “only way to go,” suggests Conservative DailyBeast Columnist Matt Lewis.
“As a Never Trump conservative, I never wanted to have to come to grips with this scenario,” he later admits.
But with Trump so closely tied with Biden in recent polls, would this scenario play out the way Lewis hopes, or would it backfire, to the delight of MAGA supporters, in another Presidential Term for Trump?
There Could Be a Silver Lining
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In a column for DailyBeast, Lewis has written a lengthy explanation of why he believes that accelerating Trumpism may result in a “final purge.”
“While there are a million reasons to fear Trump winning the Republican nomination, I am comforting myself by the fact that there could be a silver lining:..” writes Lewis.
Trump Must Win the Republican Nomination, States Lewis
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“If the goal is to truly eradicate Trumpism, the most obvious method is for Trump to win the Republican nomination, and then (this part is important) he must be decisively defeated,” explained Lewis.
“I Never Wanted to Come to Grips With This Scenario,” Admits Lewis
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“As a Never Trump conservative, I never wanted to have to come to grips with this scenario. I would love for someone to wrestle control of the GOP from Trump,” he stated.
Republican Contenders Are Not Capable of Stopping Trump
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Trump, who declared his candidacy in November, has gained significant prominence in recent polls. As of early October, his closest rival, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, lags behind by an average of over 40 percentage points.
Efforts to Reduce Trump’s Lead Have Fallen Short
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All other candidates are currently polling in the single digits, and their efforts to reduce Trump’s lead appear to have fallen short during the first two GOP debates.
Lewis stated in DailyBeast, “…but it is looking increasingly unlikely that Republicans are capable of stopping Trump from once again winning their presidential nomination.”
Can DeSantis Help Stop Trump From Winning the Presidency?
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It’s uncertain whether DeSantis possesses the qualities necessary to outperform Trump, his former mentor who still enjoys strong support from the party’s base, even in the face of criminal charges.
“Call it naive wish casting, but until recently, I thought that Ron DeSantis might help us avoid this very situation,” Lewis said.
Nikki Haley Has Failed to Become a Viable Contender
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Additionally, despite her considerable efforts, former Ambassador and Governor Nikki Haley, currently polling a distant third, has been unable, so far, to establish herself as a viable contender against Trump.
“DeSantis Rocky Rollout” Has “Elevated Trump to Clear Frontrunner.”
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The conservative columnist stated, “The last month or so has not gone well. DeSantis’ rocky rollout (technically, he still hasn’t entered the race), coupled with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s indictment, have elevated Trump to clear frontrunner status.”
If DeSantis Beat Trump, Trump Would “Sabotage” His Chances in Presidential Election
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“To make matters worse, even if DeSantis were to miraculously defeat Trump, it’s entirely possible Trump would sabotage his chances in a General Election,” suggested Lewis.
DeSantis’s Win Over Trump Could Bolster MAGA Followers and GOP Trumpism
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“And that, in turn, would allow Trump (and his minions) to claim that ‘Trump would have won if the Republican establishment hadn’t stabbed him in the back!’ If the goal is to purge Trumpism from the GOP, this scenario would have the opposite impact,” he explained.
Is Accelerating Trumpism a Dangerous Game?
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In the most recent PBS NewsHour poll, it was revealed that 14% of voters expressed a dislike for both of the top presidential candidates, which is more than four times the number of dissatisfied voters compared to the previous Election Day when President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump were running against each other.
Biden Only Has a Slight Lead Over Trump, Recent Polls Suggest
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Biden holds a narrow advantage over Trump, his predecessor and the current leading candidate for the Republican nomination. In the most recent poll, 49 percent of registered voters indicated their preference for the incumbent, while 47 percent aligned with Trump.
The Biden-Trump Race Remains Virtually Unchanged
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Independents give Trump an 8-point lead. The race has seen minor alteration since August and falls within the poll’s margin of error.
Both Candidates Have a Commanding Lead, Meaning a Faceoff Is Likely
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Although both candidates maintain a strong following among their respective party supporters, 51 percent of the voters in recent polls hold an unfavorable opinion of Biden, and 56 percent have a negative view of Trump.
The “Double Haters” Are “A Swing Voter Group” That Must Be Won Over
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Republican strategist Whit Ayers stated the voters who dislike Trump and Biden, “the double haters,” will “become a swing voter group,” and both parties must allocate substantial time and resources to win their votes.
Will the Idea of Accelerating Trumpism Work or Backfire?
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“I don’t feel comfortable rooting for this scenario. I want a mainstream conservative in the White House, so the idea of accelerating Trumpism goes against my better judgment.” Lewis continued.
It Also Might Be the Only Way to Finally Purge Trumpism
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“But—and maybe I’m rationalizing here—it also might be the only way to finally purge Trumpism from the GOP (if that’s even still possible),” admitted Lewis
“The Velociraptors Have Figured Out How to Work the Doorknobs.”
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“And this time, his potential to cause serious damage would be even greater. As David Frum told me way back in 2021, ‘I’m really worried about a return of Donald Trump this time, because this time, the velociraptors have figured out how to work the doorknobs.’” Lewis concluded.
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