Republican Group Launches $50M Anti-Donald Trump Ad Campaign
By: International Business Times
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Then-US president Donald Trump was impeached by the Democratic-majority House of Representatives in 2021 for inciting an insurrection but was acquitted by the Senate.AFP
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- The PAC said the people who provided 100 videos for the campaign agree that Trump should "never hold office again"
- Many of the former Trump supporters pointed to the deadly Jan. 6 capitol riot as their reason for turning away
- One voter said he can no longer stand Trump's cheating, lying, and "illegal activities"
A group of Republican supporters who once backed ex-president Donald Trump have launched a multi-million-dollar ad campaign to convince American voters across the country to not vote for the business mogul in his third presidential run.
The group, called Republican Accountability PAC, noted that while every voter who put their faith in the business mogul in 2016 and 2020 have different reasons for turning against him this time, "they all agree on one thing: he must never hold office again," as per the group's website.
"Former Republicans and Republican-leaning voters hold the key to 2024, and reaching them with credible, relatable messengers is essential to re-creating the anti-Trump coalition that made the difference in 2020," said Sarah Longwell, president of the GOP PAC in a press release Tuesday that announced the $50 million campaign.
"It establishes a permission structure that says that - whatever their complaints about Joe Biden - Donald Trump is too dangerous and too unhinged to ever be president again," she added.
The PAC released 100 videos this week that featured anti-Trump Republicans who explained why they were no longer backing him this time around.
Beth, a voter from Virginia who voted for Trump both in 2016 and 2020, said she would "never" put her vote on him again, citing the January 6 capitol riot which, for her, "was kind of like a sucker punch." She added that there are "so many things" she's concerned about if Trump takes the presidency again.
Louisiana native Eric, a 2016 Trump voter and "life-long Republican," had a similar reason as Beth. "We all watched it [the capitol riot] as a country. We all know what it was," he said.
Eric from Louisiana is a former Trump voter who will never vote for him again:
"Biden versus Trump 2.0. I don't think that's most people's dream race, but it is the easiest choice I've ever had, and I was a long-time Republican who never considered voting Democrat." pic.twitter.com/g5h9eYCpfj
— Republican Voters Against Trump (@AccountableGOP) March 13, 2024
Ethan, from Wisconsin, said he will vote for Biden this time as the Jan. 6 insurrection was "the end of Donald Trump for me." He said the business magnate is "dangerous" for the American people.
Ethan from Wisconsin voted for Donald Trump in 2020 but will support Joe Biden in 2024 because he believes Donald Trump is not fit to be president:
"January 6 was the end of Donald Trump for me." pic.twitter.com/O1WlStOec5
— Republican Voters Against Trump (@AccountableGOP) March 13, 2024
"I am a conservative Republican, but I cannot stand the lying, the cheating, the illegal activities that Trump has perpetuated," said Dave from Pennsylvania.
Dave is a two-time Trump voter from Pennsylvania who will never vote for him again because of his actions after the 2020 election:
"I am a conservative Republican, but I cannot stand the lying, the cheating, the illegal activities that Trump has perpetuated." pic.twitter.com/4GgeUCTPhU
— Republican Voters Against Trump (@AccountableGOP) March 13, 2024
Trump and Biden are set for a rematch of their turbulent 2020 battle for presidency in November this year.
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I understand and agree with the perspective of these individuals.
It is great to see some people able to realize and admit, hey, I fckd up, but now, realize the error in my weighs US All DOWN, "I unfortunately did once vote for the Orange clown, but now see what i should have seen as his mind is not sound, herd mentality is watt has been found, so my test ament is to test a Cull this herd as i depart from this herd after hearing what i heard from an Orange POS (Point Off Course) as he took US for All he could manage the first time, about time, the rest rinse off the Orange slime who like a creamsicle, truly is stuffed with all white power, that is blatant as can be, asz he has brought out the worst in our 'United' states while denying the denial , like a young girl he did defile, under R, for he thought it was his "right", just asz he stated, he can grab em buy the pussy he did, butt better plug that kisser fore his Orange asz skin is now in play, and he has been required to pay, yet if elected , does anyone really think he will abide by what N E COURT, even one Supreme,did say? cause i'd say get off that pipe , and WAKE UP, as more than a bad dream , asz too many too extreme to maintain our founders dream, and they need to Wake the FCK UP, asz these citizens have, B 4 we are all country-men, who have NOT....
A non vote for Trump is a vote for Brandon the Human Fuck Up Machine; and condoning the last 8 years and counting of what Democrats put this country through.
TDS is the Democrat's and Brandon's only hope in 2024.
Republican Accountability PAC
it is not a Democratic group
Cripes! It says so right in the title! How can anyone think it's a Democratic PAC....unless they didn't read the article and/or title or just don't give a shit
Blah blah "TDS", "Brandon"... Like arguing with a 7 year old.
Ah yes, the conservative Obama voting Republicans. I know when I think true blue conservatives, I think of guys who gave 7 figures to Obama PACs.
To me, anyone who truly ascribes to the principles of the GOP prior to Trump would find Trump to be an anathema. The former GOP was conservative and based on family values, rule of law, adherence to the CotUS, etc. Trump's character alone violates these principles. But his actions as PotUS where he demonstrated that he cares more about himself than the nation (e.g. trying to downplay the COVID pandemic for fear of a psychological negative effect on the economy) illustrate that his character will manifest in his official actions as PotUS.
The coup de grâce was his behavior post his election loss. It continues to amaze and disappoint to see that the majority of the GOP will vote for a demonstrable traitor — a vindictive, irresponsible, narcissist, demagogue asshole who is the only PotUS in our history to try to steal a presidential election through fraud, coercion, lying, and incitement. An individual who could very well be a convicted felon by inauguration day given his indictments which notably include:
It is a profound failure of reason for the GOP to even consider such a scoundrel, much less flock to him. This vindictive, cash-challenged, morally bankrupt individual with the powers of the presidency would be terrible for the nation.
This is not the GOP of Eisenhower, Nixon, Reagan or either Bush. This is a bizarre cult that has adopted outrageous lying and cheating as their modus operandi.
There is an old saying something like "in for a dime in for a dollar", which I think means that once you start down a certain path sometimes it is hard to get off that path. A lot of these people started out in 2016 seeing trump as a breath of fresh air, so to speak, in politics (even though in my opinion it was ridiculous even at that time,) and as the years went by and his monumental character defects became more and more obvious they were already in, and now it's hard to get out and still justify their original faith in him. So now they are just in a daily state of denial
I don't consider a person who's been married 3 times to be the Face of Family Values.
But I believe in that whole "until death do you part"
Nowadays, divorce seems to be much less of a concern regarding politicians. Infidelity, sexual attacks, vulgar incendiary language, lying, cheating, etc. used to be campaign killers. But now, with Trump, even violating the CotUS and specific laws as a sitting PotUS is not a concern.
I can see one divorce especially if a couple married young. But after number 2 it's time to do some introspection.
I think cheating on a spouse is heinous.
Remember what Elizabeth Taylor Hilton Wilding Todd Fisher Burton Burton Warner Fortensky said about her husbands and marriage...
"NEXT!"
but giving money to Barack Obama is consistent with the principles of the GOP?
This is a grift. It's no different than if I started a PAC calling it for Democrats against Biden.
You forgot insurrection...................oh wait.
What are you talking about?
If they actively pursue a campaign against Trump, it is not a grift.
Do you have a point?
Jack Smith did not charge Trump with insurrection. That does not mean he did not engage in insurrection. From what I have read, Smith focused on charges that had less need for judgment calls (e.g. words like insurrection are not defined in law).
Do you agree / disagree with my post or are you simply deflecting?
This seed
actively pursue a campaign against Trump, it is not a grift.
It is when Democrats call themselves Republicans.
What is your evidence that these are Democrats?
No I think Jack Smith doesn't feel comfortable going down that rabbit hole. Pure and simple. That is my point. You and others have tried and convicted him in the court of public opinion. Period and THAT holds no water whatsoever.
People who have read the evidence think that he's guilty, people who have not read the evidence think he may be innocent
ODS ODS!!!!!!!
Why would anyone wish to know the full story, when it will cause them pain having to admit their Trumper, is basically an insane in the membrane insurrectionist gone wild, like a spoiled conceited child.
No sane thinking person would believe Trump is innocent after looking at ALL of the evidence, for it is pretty damn obvious when all of the context is taken in. Well at least to thinking individuals.
Must be Cracker Jack Jack didn't read it then......................
How is this different from what I typed?:
First of all, none of us can try and convict him. That is done by a court of law. What we can do is look at the evidence and draw a conclusion. The conclusion is obvious.
Do you believe Trump did NOT engage in?:
Do you think that attempting to violate the CotUS through fraud, lying, coercion and incitement should be overlooked ... that Trump NOT be held accountable for his actions after his loss?
Meanwhile President Biden is raising record amounts of campaign donations on his own account from everybody, except MAGAs...
This as the gop's brokeass MAGA committee (The RNC) is almost bankrupt and losing donors as they pay Trump's huge legal bills!
Trumps greed and in need, of that donor cash, will greatly diminish the GOP's ability to finance lower tier campaigns, and thus increase the likelihood of the house flipping,imho. So you go Lara, you go girl
One can only hope that failures like this will continue and cause Trump to fail.
All one can do? No, one can also donate, raise money, organize, volunteer and drive voters to the poll if necessary to reelect President Biden and ensure Trump and every other MAGA syncophant running get their butts whooped badly on Nov 5th!
My words do not connote "all one can do". I stated that "One can only hope that failures like this will continue and cause Trump to fail.". Meaning: hopefully failures like this will lead to Trump losing.
BTW, once I read this article I donated to the RA PAC.
I was merely implying that "One" can, could and in my opinion should be more enthusiastic in supporting President Biden!
2024 is no time for political half heartedness! One's choices are not equally good or bad. The differences are stark...
You will need to settle for me being enthusiastically against Trump. That, JBB, is my honest view. I think it should be sufficient given I am, in result, working to ensure Trump fails and am going to vote for your candidate.
IMO lukewarm sucks whether it be coffee, a bath or politics...
I am not going to lie about my position, JBB.
Since they've become the party of Wall Street, Democrats have always raised more money than Republicans. It's not new, and not really Trump related though his appeal to working class voters has probably exacerbated it. . Democrats swim in corporate donations and dark money.
trump couldn't care less about the working class
someone like AOC cares about the working class
You mean since the gop became a bunch of MAGA nutters?
Lol.
The lefties are losing it big time. They've gone all in on defeating Trump by any means possible, private or public, legal or not.
The wider electorate continues to ignore them.
The problem is not them. It is those who are voting for Trump.