Her trajectory is disappointing.
by 88_92WSND (2024-01-20 12:53:53)

In reply to: Stefanik is a good example of the metaphorical pod person  posted by ravenium

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When she was first elected, she appeared to be someone who was conservative on what mattered, without being an absolutist on the 'culture war' topics - one of the few/early LGBT advocates (not just keep her mouth shut), criticized the pull from Paris, spoke out against the 'Muslim' travel ban. Nothing big, but it seemed like she was her own person. Willing to see benefit in some of the positions of her opponents, and to see fault in some of the positions of her side.

Then she went full "Trump" - not just go along/get along Trump, but "the difference between ass kissing and brown nosing is depth perception" Trump. Sucks.

These are the consequences for living in a bubble.
by TJK1998  (2024-01-20 15:10:02)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

She's surrounded by people telling her she's doing the right thing and, certainly, she's been rewarded for her behavior. So the feedback loop is telling her to keep it up.

She can't see what we see. Or perhaps that is giving her too much credit.
I think you're right
by 88_92WSND  (2024-01-20 15:20:49)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

I've met her, briefly. Gave very much the impression of 'doing this for the game' vs 'doing this for the constituents/country'. And I don't think that's something you can dig out of -- because either your constituents yank you for changing course OR you get nailed for flip flopping. Once you're in the mud, the stains stick around.