Bannon and Mercer planning to fund GOP primary challenges

[UncleSam]

It just looks to me like Bannon is tripling-down on the base showing up for candidates they like.

Bannon probably doesn't care about the majority and seems to loathe ancient turtles so I think this is absolutely in character for him. I would caution not to underestimate him, however - Bannon is a messaging genius and by all indications if the Republican base turns out Republicans will win the midterms.

Dems need to get out in front of these candidates and in particular cannot rely on Republican infighting. While the turtle and co. from the establishment are flinging mud at the base candidates you need to work on name rec and creating a solid platform for voters well in advance. Basically, take the mantle of the adult in the room while the GOP base and party bicker with each other over petty politics.

Then just re-run ads from the primaries by third parties and air positive messaging and ideas. That way you split the establishment and base voters and can hopefully blunt turnout in many red districts / states.

If the mantra is 'Bannon is crazy and THE WORST' and republicans are racist omg!' Then I think Dems will find themselves stunned one again at how efficiently Republican voters turn out for midterm elections.