Stuart Stevens, a former GOP strategist, believes that the Republican party is struggling to find unity because they lack a clear governing philosophy. In an interview with MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Stevens stated that without a strong foundation of principles to stand on, it becomes difficult to rally the party behind a common cause.
Stevens pointed out the irony of Republican politicians prioritizing the investigation of Hunter Biden’s laptop rather than focusing on important matters such as stabilizing the world and fulfilling America’s usual role on the global stage. He argues that the lack of concern for these crucial issues showcases the party’s lack of direction.
The strategist, who previously worked closely with Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah), criticized the GOP for its current predicament, attributing it to members of the party failing to speak out against Donald Trump in 2015. According to Stevens, they made a misguided decision for the sake of gaining power.
During his appearance on “Morning Joe,” Stevens discussed his upcoming book, titled “The Conspiracy to End America: Five Ways My Old Party is Driving Our Democracy to Autocracy.”
The House of Representatives has been without a speaker for four weeks due to infighting within the Republican party, leading to the removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). Despite efforts, Republicans have been unable to agree on a nominee, leaving the House in a state of paralysis. This situation persists amidst ongoing conflict in the Middle East and an impending deadline for passing spending legislation to keep the government functioning.
Watch the interview on MSNBC below:
