Ole Town Republican Party in a hole – theday.com

July 08, 2023 7:35 pm Last Updated: July 08, 2023 7:35 pm

Historically, the Ole Town Republican Party has tried to present an image of moderation and common sense (even though in reality they have not always coincided). But let's defer that issue for now. They typically downplay their connection to the national Republican party and tend to focus on local issues confined to this side of the Baldwin Bridge. Their campaign materials rarely even mention the Party. Campaign signs typically say something like, "Vote for Good Ole Tim;" not "Vote for Tim Griswold Republican.

Slowly, over the last two years, Trumpian right wingers have started to stir, certainly making weird noises; and last year one ran for office and was soundly defeated. Now they have made a concerted effort to directly weigh into the cultural wars via the "parental rights" Trojan Horse. Suddenly it's the July 4th and the explosions are going off all around them. Their feet are stuck in the mud, and their leader wrote a long, defensive, muddled article in an attempt to dig their way out.

They might want to start thinking about the old adage, when you are in a hole stop digging, and high tail it back across the Baldwin Bridge.

Howard Margules

Old Lyme

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