“Let’s Get the Popcorn Out”: Democrats Cautiously Delight at a Republican Implosion

After years of bearing the brunt of the “Democrats in disarray” narrative, Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington senses a new Beltway catchphrase in the making: “Republicans in ruin,” she jokes in the hallways of the Capitol Wednesday—the day after Donald Trump officially announced his 2024 presidential bid. For the past week, Republicans have been agitating about their failure to materialize a “red wave” election. Trump announced his run Tuesday in spite of pleas from his own allies to put his comeback on hold. On Wednesday, Mitch McConnell defied a similar chorus in his caucus calling to delay Senate leadership votes… Read Full Article