Cathy--
I understand and sympathize with the notion of donating to Cheney's current campaign as a way to stick thumbs in McCarthy's (and Trump's) eyes. This, despite my opposition to her long ultra-conservative voting record--including against abortion rights and for SCOTUS nominees. FWIW, she's not exactly in trouble in Wyoming: her $1.…
I understand and sympathize with the notion of donating to Cheney's current campaign as a way to stick thumbs in McCarthy's (and Trump's) eyes. This, despite my opposition to her long ultra-conservative voting record--including against abortion rights and for SCOTUS nominees. FWIW, she's not exactly in trouble in Wyoming: her $1.7 million take in the last quarter was exceeded by the $1.9 million in the previous quarter, according to FEC filings. So it seems to me that in this case it's good message, bad messenger. Maybe it's worth it given her current media coverage for calling out various Trumpist shenanigans. But I sure would prefer that suburban women could find better female candidates to support.
Cathy--
I understand and sympathize with the notion of donating to Cheney's current campaign as a way to stick thumbs in McCarthy's (and Trump's) eyes. This, despite my opposition to her long ultra-conservative voting record--including against abortion rights and for SCOTUS nominees. FWIW, she's not exactly in trouble in Wyoming: her $1.7 million take in the last quarter was exceeded by the $1.9 million in the previous quarter, according to FEC filings. So it seems to me that in this case it's good message, bad messenger. Maybe it's worth it given her current media coverage for calling out various Trumpist shenanigans. But I sure would prefer that suburban women could find better female candidates to support.
That's what's needed. Strong female candidates to support. Thank you for bringing that up.