Republicans Hoping 'Trump-a-palooza' Isn't Only About Trump

Wednesday, September 09, 2026

President Donald Trump will be at the center of this week's GOP midterm convention. Many of his fellow Republicans are hoping he doesn't make it all about him.

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... According to interviews with dozens of Republicans, they are largely hoping for a two-pronged approach aimed at getting the president's committed supporters off the sidelines: a focus on what they call Democrats' extreme positions and the accomplishments of the Republican Congress -- most of which are now more than a year old.

"Communism vs. common sense," Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) said in an interview, calling the event a "scene-setter" that should stay laser-focused on "what's on the line" for voters in the election.

Republicans have reasons to be wary. Trump's approval ratings are at record lows for his time in office, and many swing-district GOP lawmakers are torn between running from an unpopular president and alienating his base of committed supporters.

There is little evidence Trump is content to let rank-and-file Republicans run away from him. The first pair of national midterm ads funded by his cash-rich political operation put Trump at the very center. ...

#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-09-08 03:26 PM | Reply

I think if he will just talk about is economic and military successes that... oh, wait... perhaps if he talks about how he exposed the lying Epstein Files, hmmm, better not.

His best bet is to talk about renaming New Mexico Trumpsylvania, brag about his Arche de Trump, and go on and on about how brilliant he is. That's the ticket!

#2 | Posted by Corky at 2026-09-08 04:43 PM | Reply

Mike Johnson is framing it as Republicans versus Communism.

Of course, he can't name a single Democrat (or Republican for that matter) who has called for a classless society and the end of private property.

Looks like he's using Vernon's Dictionary.

#3 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-09-08 04:47 PM | Reply

"Communism vs. common sense," Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) said in an interview"

Communism???? How can she use that term? It's not fair!!!!

#4 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-08 05:16 PM | Reply

" Communism???? How can she use that term? It's not fair!!!!"

Meanwhile, Republicans are actively protecting child sex traffickers and perpetrators. No one has to create a fake complaint.

But both parties are the same, right?

#5 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-09-08 05:20 PM | Reply

"Communism???? How can she use that term? It's not fair!!!!"

You're literally minimizing bald-faced lies.

Where do you believe defending lies and liars puts you on the moral scale?

#6 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-09-08 05:46 PM | Reply

Trump-a-pa-Lewzer? Are they kidding?

Is it going to be about Looza?

#7 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-09-08 08:07 PM | Reply

Nazi and Fascist are fair terms but communism is out of bounds?

How ------- thin can skin get?

How deranged and unaware can people get?

#8 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-08 08:49 PM | Reply

Communism vs. common sense," Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) said in an interview"

Communism???? How can she use that term? It's not fair!!!!

#4 | POSTED BY EBERLY

No, it's just f*^%ing stupid and shows nothing more than he has an IQ roughly the same as the loaf I'm pinching.

A conclusion confirmed by his bleating common sense, which is 99.99% of the time code for "bulls*^%."

#9 | Posted by jpw at 2026-09-09 05:55 AM | Reply

Btw look that tool up. Holy inbreeding Batman, that's no cousin marriage producing that nonchinned moron.

#10 | Posted by jpw at 2026-09-09 05:56 AM | Reply

EVERYTHING is about Pedo Donnie. Republicants are ------- retarded.

#11 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-09-09 05:07 PM | Reply

---- off loser. You're nothing but a MAGAT clown.

#12 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-09-09 05:08 PM | Reply

How deranged and unaware can people get?

#8 | POSTED BY EBERLY

You tell us.

You seem to be an expert on being "deranged and unaware".

#13 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-10 11:55 AM | Reply

Just remember folks to pretend you are voting for more (or preferably less) Trumpy. That's yer choices. According to Trumpy.

And the choice should be obvious by now.

#14 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-10 12:12 PM | Reply

your obsession with me runs extremely deep.

you're replying to a 2 day old post from me.

obsession.........

#15 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-10 12:14 PM | Reply

you're replying to a 2 day old post from me.

Oh noes!

Now I didn't respond to a Mr Beverly post fast enough!?

You've always got something to whine about don't you?

But you are not "deranged". No sir. Not you! You are just the one who determines who else is deranged.

Anyway. I don't live here like you apparently do.

I only visit from time to time.

#16 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-10 12:26 PM | Reply

-Anyway. I don't live here like you apparently do.

the last few days..........yes, been here a lot.

and you're obsessed. it's cute.

but annually? I'd bet you post 10 times more than me.

which doesn't matter.....but "visit from time to time" is a lie.

#17 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-10 12:37 PM | Reply

"I'd bet you post 10 times more than me."

I'd take that bet.

and you're obsessed. it's cute.

No. I just have a functional memory. I have had many encounters with you over the years. I don't remember the details of most of them but I know we have rarely agreed on much. Which is to be expected as you being a Trumpy enabler and me being a staunch anti fascist.

You get very emotional when someone disagrees with you. Like me. You obviously do not care for me. Which is fine by me.

But it does make me wonder. What do YOU call your personal obsession with me?

#18 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-10 01:06 PM | Reply

I Call it a Guilty Conscience.

Eberly lies more to HIMSELF than everyone else.

Just my opinion but a sincerely held one.

#19 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-09-10 01:09 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

I see about equal numbers of Entries here by both.

It depends on the topic of the thread Naturally.

#20 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-09-10 01:12 PM | Reply

-But it does make me wonder. What do YOU call your personal obsession with me?

non-existent.

Because this exchange is like 99% of the others......I post a comment not directed to you in any way.

And then you come running up to me begging for my attention.

just like in this thread.

YOUR obsession with me.

#21 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-10 01:12 PM | Reply

I can treat you exactly as I treat Snoofy.

100% ignore. LIke him, you'll follow me from thread to thread to thread.......but no dice, --------.

problem solved.

#22 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-10 01:14 PM | Reply

problem solved.

#22 | POSTED BY EBERLY

Great

Another maga solution for a problem that doesn't exist.

#23 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-10 01:18 PM | Reply

YOUR obsession with me.

POSTED BY EBERLY

You wish.

I care about the truth. And when I see you or anyone slaughtering it is just my nature to respond. My objective is to get to the truth. and rebutt lies and distortions of the truth as I see them.

It just so happens to be you spewing them.

So go ahead and pat yourself on the back for being recognized by me as a liar and a distorter of the truth worth contending with.

#24 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-10 01:24 PM | Reply

-No, it's just f*^%ing stupid and shows nothing more than he has an IQ roughly the same as the loaf I'm pinching.

well said.

#25 | Posted by eberly at 2026-09-10 01:24 PM | Reply

It depends on the topic of the thread Naturally.

#20 | POSTED BY EFFETEPOSER

Indeed. I enjoy commenting on the drudge articles from time to time. I noticed that being a political junky I do tend to spend more time here as the elections get closer.

#26 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-10 01:30 PM | Reply

Because this exchange is like 99% of the others......I post a comment not directed to you in any way.

Comments do not have to be directed at anyone to be responded to by anyone.

You do realize this a public forum and anyone can respond to anyone's posts here?

#27 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-09-10 01:39 PM | Reply

Literally the only story about the convention I've seen in the news was about the giant picture of Hassan Piker in his underwear.

Very strange stuff going on with the GOP.

#28 | Posted by horstngraben at 2026-09-10 05:39 PM | Reply

giant picture of Hassan Piker in his underwear.

He's an attractive man.

I can see why republicans are obsessed with him.

#29 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-09-10 05:44 PM | Reply