{"id":2282392,"date":"2024-06-24T03:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T07:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-keep-losing-because-theyre-reactive-not-proactive\/"},"modified":"2024-06-24T03:42:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T07:42:09","slug":"republicans-keep-losing-because-theyre-reactive-not-proactive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-keep-losing-because-theyre-reactive-not-proactive\/","title":{"rendered":"Republicans Keep Losing Because They&#8217;re Reactive, Not Proactive"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frepublicans-keep-losing-because-theyre-reactive-not-proactive%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2282392&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses the preparations by the Democratic Party \u200dto resist the potential administration of President Trump in 2026, including actions like stockpiling\u2062 abortion\u200b pills and drafting preemptive lawsuits. \u200dIt reflects on how \u2062Republicans can learn from the Democrats&#8217;\u2064 resistance tactics, emphasizing the\u200b existing \u2063strong Republican governance\u2062 in\u200d states where\u200c they \u2064have trifecta control.\u200b Various state-level Republican \u2064leaders are \u2064highlighted for defying \u200bfederal\u2062 policies, \u2062like Governor \u2064Greg Abbott in Texas, Governor\u200c Glenn Youngkin in \u2063Virginia, and \u200bGovernor Ron DeSantis in Florida, who\u2064 are implementing conservative policies and resisting what is seen as a liberal agenda.<\/p>\n<p>The article argues that\u200d Republican-controlled states should use their numbers to implement a cohesive conservative strategy, transforming from a defensive to an offensive \u200bpolitical posture, \u200cchallenging unconstitutional mandates and demonstrating successful \u2063conservative governance. It stresses the importance of\u200b cooperation among Republican leaders, advocating for proactive leadership\u2063 and sharing best practices across\u200c states. Highlighting the popularity \u200dof leaders\u200d like \u200dAbbott and DeSantis,\u200c it suggests \u200dthat Republican voters reward leaders who actively combat liberal\u200c policies and federal overreach. The overarching message is that the Republican Party needs \u2064determined leadership that employs creativity and boldness\u200d to advance a conservative vision and reclaim \u200bAmerican governance on a broader scale.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The left is already working to sabotage President Trump\u2019s next administration. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/06\/16\/us\/politics\/trump-2025-democratic-resistance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stockpiling<\/a> abortion pills to drafting preemptive lawsuits, Democrats are preparing to resist a conservative White House in 2025. While their tactics may seem extreme, Republicans can learn from this vast resistance network. We already possess the means to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tucker-carlson-goes-nuclear-the-whole-george-floyd-story-was-a-lie\/\" title=\"Tucker Carlson: George Floyd's Story Was False\">enact significant change<\/a> outside D.C., and some Republican leaders have been doing this for years.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/greg-abbott-defends-texas-border-policies-60-minutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">defying<\/a> federal agencies in Texas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/dc-md-va\/2024\/06\/05\/youngkin-virginia-auto-emissions-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">withdrawing<\/a> from nonsensical climate law in Virginia, or <a href=\"https:\/\/politico.com\/news\/2023\/08\/09\/desantis-suspends-state-attorney-worrell-00110445\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">removing<\/a> radical district attorneys in Florida, Republicans with the guts to find real solutions have been resisting the degenerative Democrat agenda around the country.<\/p>\n<p>The question becomes: Why isn\u2019t this sort of politics standard procedure for all Republicans? Where is the creativity and the will to pursue effective policy regardless of the political circumstances? You wouldn\u2019t know it from the headlines, but Republicans <a href=\"https:\/\/ballotpedia.org\/State_government_trifectas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hold<\/a> trifecta control over the state governments of 23 states \u2014 six more than the Democrats hold.<\/p>\n<p>Forget a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/03\/05\/opinion\/national-divorce-civil-war.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">national divorce<\/a>, Republicans control nearly half of the country. With 23 states under Republican trifecta control, there is a unique opportunity to implement a cohesive conservative strategy that reflects Republican values and rejects Democrat-induced decay. This strategy requires a shift in mindset from defense to offense, from reacting to Democrat policies to proactively shaping the future.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats have no issues with a comprehensive national strategy that leans on state and local leaders. The New York Times <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/06\/16\/us\/politics\/trump-2025-democratic-resistance.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">describes<\/a> \u201ca sprawling network of Democratic officials, progressive activists, and ex-Republicans\u201d gathering strength and organizing to resist a future Trump term. A lowly New York district attorney just successfully <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/trump-trial-deliberations-jury-testimony-verdict-85558c6d08efb434d05b694364470aa0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">convicted<\/a> a former president of the United States. Red-state district attorneys need to start getting proactive.<\/p>\n<p>Conservative leaders around the country need to take note, stop competing with each other for money and influence, and start combatting the left. Success is not earned through infighting; it\u2019s earned through proactive leadership. State leadership can resist federal overreach by asserting states\u2019 rights and challenging unconstitutional mandates. Republican leaders can work together across state lines to share best practices, coordinate efforts, and build a robust network of conservative governance.<\/p>\n<p>If done correctly, Republican-controlled states will serve as a counterbalance to the federal government, providing a check on its power and demonstrating alternative governance. By serving as a living example of the success of conservative policies at the state level, Congress will have clear direction.<\/p>\n<p>However, this strategy requires a concerted effort from all Republican leaders. It demands creativity, courage, and a willingness to push the boundaries of what is considered possible. It requires a commitment to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heres-what-each-of-bidens-42-executive-orders-will-actually-do\/\" title=\"Here\u2019s What Each Of Biden\u2019s 42 Executive Orders Will Actually Do\">long-term goal<\/a> of reclaiming America through effective governance, rather than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dems-back-gaetz-at-their-own-peril\/\" title=\"Dems risk supporting Gaetz.\">short-term political victories<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that this sort of leadership is tremendously popular. Greg Abbott <a href=\"https:\/\/texaspolitics.utexas.edu\/set\/greg-abbott-job-approval-trend#republican-identification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">has<\/a> an 85 percent approval rating among Texas Republicans. Ron DeSantis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2024\/04\/14\/trump-desantis-florida-popularity-poll\/73300145007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">polled<\/a> as high as 90 percent with Florida Republicans, even after a nasty primary. The lesson is clear: Conservative leaders who have been proactive in fighting the left and resisting the overreach of the federal government have been our biggest stars. Republicans who are willing to fight will be rewarded.<\/p>\n<p>To this end, the Republican Party must also <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2024\/06\/06\/trumps-conviction-should-be-a-wake-up-call-for-complacent-grassroots-conservatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work<\/a> to engage and mobilize its base at the state level. Grassroots activism is crucial for sustaining momentum and ensuring that conservative policies are implemented and upheld. By building strong relationships with local communities, Republican leaders can create a groundswell of support that drives meaningful change.<\/p>\n<p>Local races are cheaper to win, but the Democrats are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/2024-election\/democrats-state-legislative-races-biden-10-million-rcna157070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">turning<\/a> their attention to down-ballot races too. We have a tendency to ignore local issues because they feel less important than the spectacle at the national level. Most people can name the latest controversy out of Congress, but few can say that they voted in the last mayoral race.<\/p>\n<p>Now is the perfect time to start retaking our country from the ground up. Infrequent voters, who traditionally lean Democrat, are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/06\/15\/upshot\/election-democrats-republicans-turnout-trump.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&#038;referringSource=articleShare&#038;sgrp=c-cb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">starting<\/a> to favor Trump for the first time. If the Republican grassroots can mobilize effectively, and Republican leadership can commit to fighting at the state level, profound change will be inevitable.<\/p>\n<p>The left\u2019s preparations to sabotage President Trump\u2019s next administration highlight the challenges that lie ahead. However, they also provide the blueprint for Republicans looking to make a real and immediate difference. The power to reclaim America is already within our grasp \u2014 we just need the vision and determination to seize it.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>      Philip Reichert is a conservative writer and activist. He is a former U.S. Army intelligence analyst, contractor for the U.S. Space Force, and producer at Fox News.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The left is undermining Trump&#8217;s potential 2025 administration by hoarding abortion pills and preparing lawsuits. Democrats are gearing up to counter a conservative White House. Despite their extreme measures, Republicans can draw lessons from this resistance network, utilizing existing resources to drive change beyond Washington, D.C<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2891,"featured_media":2282393,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GOP.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[8371,5894,32363,32362,3756],"class_list":["post-2282392","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-losing","tag-politics","tag-proactive","tag-reactive","tag-republicans"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GOP.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2282392","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2891"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2282392"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2282392\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2282393"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2282392"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2282392"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2282392"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}