CNN: “Democrats are despondent and Republicans can barely contain their euphoria after Tuesday’s election, particularly because of Glenn Youngkin’s victory over Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia governor’s race. No doubt, Democrats have much soul-searching to do. But Republicans, whether they admit it or not, have a huge problem on their hands. Republicans have shown they can win important elections, but only if they keep the defeated former President Donald Trump at arms’ length. But how long can they do that? The fact is, Republicans would have a good chance of winning the White House in 2024 – if they get someone other than Trump to win the nomination.”
“In this last election, with Trump mostly out of sight, voters were able to focus on their frustrations with President Joe Biden, and on other issues. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain, Republicans seemed to be saying. It worked, but the curtain is rustling; the man behind it is restless. He won’t stay hidden for long. For now, and the foreseeable future, however, the party is wholly subservient to the man who started his term in office with his party in control of the presidency and both houses of Congress, and then led Republicans in a reverse trifecta, losing the White House, the House and the Senate.”