House GOP campaign chairman says voters will 'reward us' for the Trump-Musk DOGE cuts

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: AP

Updated 8:40 AM EST, March 8, 2025


WASHINGTON (AP) — Almost two months into President Donald Trump’s second term, the chairman of the House Republican campaign committee is already predicting his party will pick up seats in the midterm elections some 20 months away.

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., is in charge of increasing the GOP’s slim majority in the House, or at least defending it. After Republicans met privately this past week with Elon Musk, Hudson said the cuts pushed by the Department of Government Efficiency are resonating with voters.

With disruptions at GOP town halls during the recent break, Hudson and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., have told Republican lawmakers to skip the events for now and meet with constituents elsewhere.

Nevertheless, Hudson said Republicans are confident their budget-cutting is “on the side of the angels.”

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/musk-doge-trump-republicans-2026-elections-hudson-b853ea4198ad6f967b1acfc4e2954833

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They are a bunch of sick and sadistic sycophants.

[Lovie777]

1. Alrighty then....

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. They don't get to make their own reality out of fairy tales. . . . . .nt

[Katcat]

40. I suppose

They’re going t9 get muskrat to change votes again eh

[Karasu]

3. Delusional and completely divorced from reality. If they're so confident in that, then why the fuck aren't they still

doing town halls?

[cstanleytech]

15. Keep in mind the PR arm of the Republicans like Fox News and talk radio will have months to brainwash people.

So I would not discount it.

[Karasu]

21. I'm worried about them flexing their fascist muscles to try to ensure no more free or fair elections, but that is always

a valid concern.

[Snoopy 7]

43. Only

Your premise is true if you're talking about the presidential election. They have the Nov 2026 house elections coming up and they know it. But, the way they are talking they feel they are going to win could it be because they are destroying the safety of our elections (putin much?). trump was elected and the discrepancies are many but few are viewing the irregularities. The corporate media will not view or seek out those discrepancies, so how will we know that the results will be legit?

[Karasu]

48. See my post #21. I completely agree with you, and that is by far my biggest concern with all elections post-2024.

[calimary]

33. That's a really good point!

If they think they're doing so well, why aren't they meeting with their voters? WHERE are the town halls? Where'd they go?

Republicans. They're happy to screw you, but they're upset when you complain about it.

[cstanleytech]

34. At this point most of them don't have any real worry though as they cannot be recalled.

So for now until the next election they have time for the PR arm of the Republicans like Fox and talk radio to spin it and brainwash their listeners or in the case of some it will only be a really light rinse.

[slightlv]

4. InRe: Hudson said Republicans are confident their budget-cutting is "on the side of the angels."

Yippers... the Dark Angels, aka Demons.

[the nelm]

23. And they'll be saying how hunky-dory it is again when they piss all those...

"savings" away on huge tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy. Funny how that works, ain't it. They always seem to forget the part where the gov't is supposed to serve all the people, not just the "needy" rich...

[Turbineguy]

5. Voters like Putin.

[sop]

6. Gaslighting shouldn't be this obvious, Richard.

[Blasphemer]

7. At least they are anticipating midterm elections...

Whether they will be “free and fair” is another question…

[questionseverything]

12. He is saying the repubs are going to sweep midterms just like the evil one predicted

They are “this” close to bragging the next vote counting is “ fixed”

[travelingthrulife]

8. I do believe they will reward you, just not the way you imagine.

Talk about painting a giant target on their backs.

[cstanleytech]

16. My prefered method of rewarding them would be life in prison without parole.

[tanyev]

10. OK, but they may have to expand their definition of "reward".

[NotHardly]

11. Total inability to read the room.

[Baitball Blogger]

13. Expect a 2 to 5 grand tax rebate and the loss of social security and medicaid, medicare benefits.

These people are evil.

[the nelm]

26. Didn't Trump already float some malarkey about a "$5K" stimulus check to "taxpayers"? n/t

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

14. Sounds like he's got brain damage

[intheflow]

17. Sounds like the fix is in.

Planning to steal votes again. Remember this when Trump holds “free and fair” elections in 2026, while also telling his base they don’t need to vote for him.

[DonCoquixote]

18. this is where we need to

talk to that older or middle aged voter that voted for trump, and let me see that the Trump future or more oe less "soylent Green", they wi;l get the refernce.

as fr your Latino friends that voted for trump, let them feel the fear and shame, and I say this as Latino that has isolated his family because of how they voted.

As far as your black friend that did nto vote for trump, listen to them. do NOt give the "i am so sorry" speech, because they will wonder why the hell 54 percent of White women still voted for Trump, they are hurt, and they have a right to be, especially asKsmala was outright backstabbed by people I dare not name for fear of the du TOS. LISTEN, instead of whine.

[Old Testament Libera]

19. Right wing rumor has it...

My landscaper, who listens to the right-wing noise machine all the time, tells me with confidence that "everybody will be getting a check for $5,000 pretty soon" because of DOGE's success in cutting costs.

So, I would not discount the possibility of a bribe right before the election. Check signed by Trump.

[LymphocyteLover]

22. I can't see that happening as they won't have any room for their tax cuts

though I suppose if they are desperate enough they may try it.

Rightwing media is always promoting endless nonsense that never comes true.

[JoseBalow]

25. It must be true, tho

Some rando noob on an anonymous forum heard it from someone who heard it on Fox

[Wiz Imp]

28. SO we get a $5000 check pretty soon because of nonexistent savings DOGE has found

Sure, that sounds like a bribe, but then you'd be talking a year and a half before the election which is not right before. I'm willing to bet this "rebate" doesn't happen. I'm pretty sure it would actually backfire on them. (I figure the cost of such a rebate scam would be at least $750 billion.)

[GP6971]

30. Welcome to DU!! Do you really think that?

I think it's bogus.

[LymphocyteLover]

20. they are high on their own supply and only listening to their base... also not counting on the fact

that Dump will drive us into a freaking recession, most likely-- or worse!

[mdbl]

24. They are so Effing Delusional

[oasis]

27. In your dreams.

[Wiz Imp]

29. I read this guys comments this morning and I immediately laughed out loud.

This guy is beyond delusional.

[LPBBEAR]

31. House GOP campaign chairman says voters will 'reward us'

with long prison terms if there is any justice in this country.

[Baitball Blogger]

32. Are they not noticing their deep-diving poll numbers?

[William769]

35. These people truly are delusional.

[sheshe2]

36. "on the side of the angels"

For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; and spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly; and turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly ( 2 Peter 2:4-6).

Without question, the sin of these angels was so detestable, Peter said that God did not spare them (see 2 Peter 2:4,5). The word “spare” in the original language means to spare or to treat leniently. In this case, Peter used a verb with a negative particle to state that God did not deal leniently with or spare these angels from punishment. Thus, God spared not — He was not lenient with — the mutinous angels who rebelled against His authority. Because their actions were so reprehensible, He made the irrevocable decision that these particular angels should be incarcerated until the day of the final judgment.

https://harrisonhouse.com/blog/rick-renner-fallen-angels-dark-secrets-the-sin-so-heinous-even-heaven-trembled

Hudson did not choose his words wisely.

[AmericaUnderSiege]

37. I love it when they're confident.

The sound of their shattering is the soundtrack of justice.

[Aussie105]

38. Have Faith!

In the Darkness of the Night,
When your inner Daemons start calling your name,
Have Faith that the GOP knows best and they will save you.

In the Darkness of the Day,
When you shower and dress and prepare for work,
Then remember you no longer are employed,
Have Faith that the GOP knows best and they will save you.

When you shop and your pennies don't go far,
Feel free to loudly call on Biden for blame,
And hope the other shoppers behind you will provide.
Have Faith that the GOP knows best and they will save you.

In the grip of an illness you shiver with fever
But feel assured your cover protects you,
Then remember your cover was lost along with your job,
Have Faith that the GOP knows best and they will save you.

When you lie in your grave and think not at all,
Aren't you glad the GOP knew best and saved you?

. . . a little ditty that isn't too pretty, but wtf, it's the best I can do, so sue!

[BumRushDaShow]

39. LOL

(and good evening to you! )

[Aussie105]

41. Forsooth!

'Tis a serious matter, and not worthy of a simple lol!

Anyroad, how many people will be thanking members of the GOP, once you discount numbers for those negatively affected?
Lot of things to be negative about, lots of reasons to tell those who say 'Don't worry, be happy!' to go do unspeakable things to themselves.
A suggestion for self-reproductive activity would be one of the milder suggestions.
I'm thinking more along the lines of a DIY appendectomy, without anesthetic and with a rusty kitchen knife.

Oh, before I got sidetracked by an excessive effluence of words, I simply meant to say . . . Hudson, you is delusional!

[BumRushDaShow]

42. This is their "theme music"

But we know better.

[LiberalArkie]

44. Oh, yea they will. Call Social Security and the phone says "Your current wait time is 14 hours 20 minutes"

[Martin68]

45. I don't think "reward" will be on voters' minds when they start to feel the economic pain.

[republianmushroom]

46. Talk about out of touch with reality.

[Nictuku]

47. I do not think the word "Reward" means what he thinks it does....