During Ward’s campaign kickoff, Bannon said, “It’s an open revolt, and it should be [referring to the GOP establishment. When they attack a Donald Trump and a Dr. Kelli Ward, it’s not Donald Trump and Kelli Ward that they’re trying to shut up. It’s you they’re trying to shut up. They think you’re a group of morons.”
According to Bannon, the revolt will move from Alabama to Arizona. He also condemned Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Sen. John McCain, and Sen. Bob Corker. He said the top GOP senators are “trying to destroy him every day.”
Republicans will protect incumbents to win elections
Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah believes that Bannon will eventually realize that his action is “unfruitful” and will “step back.” He added that the former White House strategist is a smart guy. He needs to spend time going after those screwing up the country, not Republicans.
Hatch is yet to announce his decision whether he will run for re-election. He thinks Trump will endorse him if he decides to pursue another term. An aide to the senator said the President asked Hatch to run again two weeks ago. The Utah senator is included in Bannon’s list of targets in the Senate.
