Priebus: Impeachment talk doesn't help Dems in moderate districts

[DonViejo]

BY JOHN BOWDEN - 03/04/18 07:01 AM EST

Former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus is warning Democrats against talk of impeaching President Trump, saying such ideas don't help Democrats connect with voters in moderate districts.

In an interview airing Sunday on AM 970's "The Answer," the former Republican National Committee chair told host John Catsimatidis that such talk among Democrats was a boon for Republicans, who face a challenging midterm season.

"Out of 435 congressional districts, you’ve got maybe 25 in play. And those 25 are very moderate districts. The Democrats talk about impeaching, and using words like that, that doesn’t help them in moderate districts," Priebus said. "It should be an incredible year.” But the former top Trump aide cautioned that Republicans still faced a historically challenging scenario: Holding on to majorities in both houses of Congress while their party also controls the White House.

“The party in power historically always has a very difficult time, John. I do think it’s going to be a challenge," Priebus acknowledged.

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[Corgigal]

1. Weren't you fired on the tarmac?

Still working for the Russians?

What a backbone.

[Lindsay]

2. Seems like every piece of advice

given to Dems by Rethugs amounts to, "Shut up, Dems."

[onecaliberal]

3. Talk from a has been fired by the worst president in the history of America is pointless.

We don’t take advise from losers or criminals.

[Cary]

4. When has this puke ever helped anyone?

Pfeh.

[nocalflea]

5. Yeah, ok.

I am interested in knowing what Reince's idea of a moderate is.

Someone who's OK with cheating, rigging elections, putting a Russian asset in the Oval Office, destroying the economy...

[brooklynite]

6. I would concur...

This election will not be won by making Trump the issue.

[OnDoutside]

22. I agree, hit the points that connect with individuals like healthcare.

[Wounded Bear]

24. All politics is local...

Candidates should run on issues that affect their district and that their constituents care about.

But Trump is always there in the background, and should be used judiciously where it can help.

[ProfessorGAC]

31. While It's Hard To Disagree. . .

. . .i have to think a little sideways on this one.

If this buffoon is giving advice to dems, can some of it be brer rabbit? "Please don't run on just an anti-Trump thing, dems! It won't work." When it fact, the backlash vote is exactly what he fears.

[dalton99a]

7. Make 2018 about Trump and the Trump Party.

Until he's gone, make every election about Trump and the Trump Party

[Blecht]

8. Thanks for the concern, Priebus!

What a dumbass thing for him to say!

[bearsfootball516]

9. Priebus is an ass, but I think hes right in this situation.

People who want to see Trump impeached are already fired up to go vote. They’re gonna vote in midterms regardless. Bit moderate voters are more concerned with policy than impeachment. There’s a reason Conor Lamb has been vocally silent on Trump in his election. Being anti-trump won’t win moderate districts, but talking policy will.

Moderates already dislike Trump and are looking for a reason to vote against him. Give it to them.

[Sophia4]

15. Can't we do both?

[bearsfootball516]

18. I think Democrats running in moderate swing districts have to walk a fine line

These districts still have a Trump presence, and a decent chunk of voters who are very happy with him. The key is to talk to your base and the moderates to get them out to vote, while not energizing the opposition.

My train of thought is that in districts that are already blue, being really vocally anti-trump is probably enough to win. But in swing districts, you're probably not winning any new voters that way, and you're going to energize the Deplorables and drive them to the polls. Your base is already coming out in droves because of how fed up they are. Swing voters are looking for a reason, ANY REASON, to vote for you. Give them policy, and then let the anti-trump wave do the rest.

That way, you're getting your base, you're winning over moderates, and you avoid energizing the Trump base.

Conor Lamb in PA-18 is a great example. It went for Trump by 20 points in 2016, but is a complete tossup now. He hasn't invoked Trump's name whatsoever in his campaign...because he knows there's still a sizable Trump presence there, and the last thing he wants to do is be vocally anti-trump and drive them to the polls.

[shockey80]

10. Fuck you Priebus

Your party and Trump are going down hard.

[Funtatlaguy]

12. Advice from needs to be Rinsed Penis?

No thanx.

[Sophia4]

13. He is wrong!

Even extreme Trump worshipers are nervous about him.

Let's get Democrats out to vote -- everywhere.

[Leith]

14. What a Load of Self-Serving Twaddle

Does ReiNCe PRieBuS really think that we're going to take advice from him? Take the vowels out of his name and all that's left is all he is.

[shockey80]

16. Never trust a person who talks out of the side of their mouth.

Have you ever watched him talk? He does that.

[Takket]

17. LOL okay Rinse Penis

Because I'm sure if there is one thing the former head of the GOP is concerned with, it is giving Democrats advice on how to appeal to moderate voters. I'm sure he is sincerely looking to help us improve our chances when he says impeachment talk will hurt us.

[rufus dog]

19. LOL - 25 districts in play!

Nice spin you piece of shit! There are easily 75 districts in play. Hell there are 4 districts in play within a 30 mile drive from my House.

Perhaps the shit stain is already writing off 50 seats.

[dweller]

20. RNCPRBS

says it all

[Mr. Ected]

21. "Warning Democrats" talk doesn't help Priebus in Mueller investigation

Just a reminder that Reince is assuredly in Mueller's radar. I hope he goes down as a co-conspirator with the rest of that scum.

[mercuryblues]

23. HahAh

translation: Dems are pulling in R voters who want benedict Donald to go down. this talk of impeachment isn't helping the republikkklans with their voters.

Impeachment talk is working

[Wounded Bear]

25. Thanks for the advice, RNC PR-BS...

I have a file for that here somewhere...

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Oh, right. Here it is...

[renegade000]

26. This point becomes less correct as time goes on...

As more information comes out about the abject criminality of Trump and co.

[Weed Man]

27. PENIS SAYS WHAT?

Fuck Penis Rinse.

[Binkie The Clown]

28. What an ass! nt

[COLGATE4]

29. Puck Friebus nt

[kentuck]

30. So, there are Repubs and Independents that do not want to impeach Trump?

And they will not support Democrats if they try to impeach?

I would question the sincerity of their support in the first place.