This new law will create thousands of jobs—an example of winning the arms race of ideas. (Bueno de Mesquita p. 45) The fight between McConnell and Trump could cause just such a division among the Republicans in November 2022. Based upon the authors’ assertions, the Democrats should maintain and increase their control of both houses of Congress in November. Usually, the opposing party (the Republicans in this case) should gain seats in midterm elections, but not this year. After having become so autocratic, Republicans have ceased to understand that democracy is “an arms race of ideas”, and the Republicans have none.

Source: CNN April 05, 2022 00:21 UTC