The Aporia · The Forces of Trumpism Are in Disarray

This article discusses significant internal conflicts within the Republican Party over the past three days, suggesting that Donald Trump and his movement are losing control and facing potential defeat in upcoming elections. The author invites readers to explore these fractures further but requires a subscription for full access to detailed content and additional member benefits on the platform.

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The Republican party has recently experienced significant internal fractures, according to Jonathan V. Last's analysis for The Bulwark, suggesting that Donald Trump, his movement, and the broader party face more than just electoral defeat but may have lost control over events. Last outlines these fractures as evidence of a disintegrating alliance within the party, implying a potential shift in power dynamics ahead of upcoming elections. The article emphasizes the extent to which these internal divisions are reshaping the future direction of both Trumpism and the Republican party, potentially signaling a new era for American politics.

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“The articles discuss similar themes and events but describe different aspects of the situation within the Republican party over a period of time, not the exact same incident.”

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“Article A discusses Trump's response to Republican opposition, while Article B describes a series of fractures within the Republican party over a period of time.”

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“The articles discuss general trends within the Republican party regarding Trump but do not describe a single specific incident occurring at the same time and place.”

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Jonathan V. Last

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🔮 It will drop next Friday, October 9.

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🔮 Plus, why the Paxton campaign’s struggles could reveal deeper problems for Texas Republicans and the MAGA movement.

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🔮 Taken together they are signs that Donald Trump, his movement, and his party will not just be routed in the coming elections but that they may have lost control of events.

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🔮 Hell, if you want an even bigger hit of the dragon, you can get to 56 seats if there’s a backlash to Darline Graham in South Carolina and Dan Osborn overperforms in Nebraska.2 What would Democrats do with 56 senators?

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🔮 I’ve been wrong about Trump and Iran a few times already: I thought he would end the war after a couple days.

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🔮 Alex Wagner NUKES Alito’s Defense of the Trump Election Power Grab JVL is joined by Alex Wagner to trace how four conservative power brokers built the legal machine that would reshape the Supreme Court decades later, and how that project helped create the politics we’re living with today.

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