Председатель Республиканского национального комитета принижает значение прогрессивного роста, называя его 'подарком' для республиканцев.

At the Hill Nation Summit held in Washington D.C., Joe Gruters, Chair of the Republican National Committee, dismissed recent Democratic primary victories that have seen an influx of progressive and democratic socialist candidates, labeling them derisively as 'mini-Mamdanis.' This reference targeted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who achieved a notable victory over establishment Democrat Andrew Cuomo. During the summit, Gruters claimed that the rising popularity of left-wing candidates wouldn't impact the upcoming midterms adversely for Republicans. 'No, keep on electing them because they’re giving us a gift every single day,' he remarked confidently. Emphasizing the perceived disarray within the Democratic Party, he predicted a 'death spiral' owing to these shifts within their ranks. However, these trends aren't limited to major cities. Gruters acknowledged progressive wins across diverse states like deep blue New York, politically fluctuating Colorado, and the decisive battleground of Pennsylvania. Yet, he maintained that progressive policies would ultimately fail, especially when set against Republican platforms. Addressing the Michigan Senate race, Gruters presented GOP candidate Mike Rogers as an antidote to 'fanatic' candidates like Abdul El-Sayed, who competes closely with Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary. The discussion also touched upon the scandal in Maine involving Democrat Graham Platner, whose campaign was overshadowed by personal allegations. In projecting Republican gains in both the House and Senate, Gruters dismissed his own bias and urged reliance on the Cook Political Report for unbiased analyses. According to the report, Senate races in both Michigan and Maine are highly competitive, classified as 'toss-ups.' While Gruters projected Republican success under Trump's presidency, touting the opportunity as unique, he overlooked Trump's struggling approval ratings. Confronted with accusations of relying on outdated Red Scare tactics, Gruters brushed aside the potential appeal of socialist candidates. According to a recent Economist/YouGov poll, 29% of voters might consider supporting a democratic socialist, suggesting growing public openness to these candidates.