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How soon they forget! Or pretend to do so, anyway.
Yesterday’s events proved rather traumatic to the Left. In one fell swoop, Donald Trump managed to strip them of an easy punching bag with Matt Gaetz’ removal as Attorney General nominee, and then moved quickly to appoint Pam Bondi instead. That had a panel at MSNBC practically endorsing Bondi in their haste to warn Democrats of the danger ahead. «We should all fear her», analyst Jason Johnson said, «because she’s competent!»
Be careful what you wish for, etc etc etc:
MSNBC is losing its mind over Trump’s AG pick as Pam Bondi already because they know she will be easily confirmed ????
“We should all fear [her] because she’s competent.”
pic.twitter.com/VehRNpmJbL— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 22, 2024
Alternate headline: Strange New Respect for Gaetz Breaks Out on Left. It didn’t take long for them to realize that their situation just got a lot worse within a few hours, thanks in large part to Republicans keeping their own house clean. Suddenly, competence and ability have become something to fear, as it means that [checks notes] the incoming administration will deliver on the agenda that won them the election.
Maybe Democrats are unfamiliar with that concept .? Because this looks and sounds more like an endorsement rather than a warning. Competent. Can do the job. Experienced. Effective. What more would Democrats demand from a Republican nominee at any position?
Actually, David Axelrod had some thoughts on that topic when Gaetz withdrew yesterday afternoon. He commended Republicans for putting a brake on the nomination, but then worried about what would follow — «a reliable yes man» with experience and competence:
This was a terrible idea from the start.
