Chuck Quote by Rush Limbaugh
“I'll bet you there are a lot of Donald Trump people out there who say, "If he has to work with Democrats to get what he wants done, then so be it. Even when Trump did the first deal with Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi on expanding the debt limit - and he talked about extending the debt limit forever 'cause it was such a good thing, Trump did." I had people saying, "You know what? I love it!" I'm talking about rock-ribbed, lifetime Republicans who said to me, "I love Trump sticking it to Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan, but I not sure I like it being done this way."”
About This Quote
Source Radio Show: The Rush Limbaugh Show, 2019
Some staunch supporters accept pragmatic compromises, even when they clash with their idealized image of a leader.
In simple terms: Supporters may accept compromise despite idealism.
Recognize the tension between idealism and practicality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy negotiations
- party loyalty
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do supporters tolerate contradictions?
- What are the limits of pragmatic support?
Compromise can erode core principles and voter trust.