A number of left-leaning GOP senators, named and anonymous, seemed to be terrified that “radical conservative populism” will take over the party and Republicans will actually demand things like transparency in elections, presidential accountability, and constitutional rights.

These evident RINOs (Republican in name only) are claiming that more and more of their constituents are buying into what they call “discredited conspiracy theories” such as the 2020 presidential election being stolen or that there were federal agents planted that helped incite the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on Capitol Hill, according to The Hill.

These senators are growing very, very nervous over unrest and distrust among conservatives in connection to the FBI, CIA, Department of Justice, the Centers for Disease Control, and the National Institutes of Health.

The Hill lamented, “Republican senators believe their party has a good chance to take back control of the White House and Senate, given President Biden’s low approval ratings and the favorable map of Senate seats up for reelection, but they regularly face political headaches caused by populist members of their party who say the rest of the GOP is out of step with mainstream America.”

Good.

GOP senators rattled by radical conservative populism https://t.co/HuMHHnCUvf

— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) July 18, 2023

“We should be concerned about this as Republicans. I’m having more ‘rational Republicans’ coming up to me and saying, ‘I just don’t know how long I can stay in this party,’” Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) carped. “Now our party is becoming known as a group of kind of extremist, populist over-the-top [people] where no one is taking us seriously anymore.”

“You have people who felt some allegiance to the party that are now really questioning, ‘Why am I [in the party?]” the Trump-hating Republican continued. “I think it’s going to get even more interesting as we move closer to the elections and we start going through some of these primary debates. Is it going to be a situation of who can be more outlandish than the other?”

The Hill trotted out “unnamed” senators to bolster the narrative. These Senate Republicans are allegedly worried that populism could cost them their seats in 2024.

The only thing “radical” about conservative populism is that it puts the interests & needs of the American people ahead of Wall Street and country club elites.

Republican voters must ask themselves, why wouldn’t the GOP want to become the party of the middle and working class??? https://t.co/iZI1qRW6wm

— David Giglio (@DavidGiglioCA) July 17, 2023

“There are an astonishing number of people in my state who believe the election was stolen,” one anonymous Republican senator reportedly told The Hill about the growing popularity of conservative conspiracy theories at home.

These same Republicans don’t seem to understand how conservatives who are highly educated and have money could actually be… well… conservative. That they dare to question the last election and fall for what they call “unsubstantiated claims” that the last presidential election was stolen.

“There are people who surprise me — I’m surprised they have those views. It’s amazing to me the number of people, the kind of people who think the election was stolen,” the unnamed lawmaker remarked. “I don’t want to use this word but it’s not just a ‘red-neck’ thing. It’s people in business, the president of a bank, a doctor.”

“In my state, there are a lot of folks who see Washington as disconnected, they see their way of life threatened. There’s something that generates discontent that elected officials take advantage of,” the senator claimed.

RINOs are concerned that their affiliation with the uniparty is being questioned & people are demanding accountability.

— Donna Patriot Ancestor (@DonnaAncestor) July 18, 2023

The hit piece at The Hill goes on to claim that GOP senators have to distance themselves from populist conservatives in the House, such as House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio).

Others who are worried include Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), neither of whom are exactly conservative icons. And naturally, the king of RINOs was trotted out to give his two cents worth in the piece, Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah), who decries all things Trump.

“The party of Reagan has transformed into the party of Trump, and to the dismay of some veteran Republican lawmakers, it doesn’t look like it’s going back to what it was anytime soon,” The Hill whined.

Conservatives on Twitter are thrilled that RINOs are worried:

They should worry that we will elect officials who listen to us. Be ready for your primaries if you are not listening to your constituents. That’s what happens when you say one thing and vote differently on policies.

— Phil Carr (@philscarsdale) July 18, 2023

If they don’t represent their voters, they should resign.

— Pacific Standard Research (@pactimetrader) July 18, 2023

Great to see GOP senators feeling the heat from radical conservative populism. It’s crucial to have diverse voices in our political system. Here’s to robust debates that keep us on our toes. ️ #PoliticalFireworks #BeBold

— Naglaa Saleh ❤️✍️ (@naglaasa568) July 18, 2023

Is it too much to ask for good quality leadership?‍♀️
It’s as if all of the lower functioning cast offs were put in charge of this Country!
We need accountability!

— Louise USA Great Americanapple pie (@PatriotLouise) July 18, 2023

I love the phrase “radical” conservative populism. I defy them to explicitly say what’s radical.

— Mike (@VeritasPerpetuo) July 18, 2023

They mean the Republicans in the swamp are rattled!

— Doc (@JohnEveland11) July 18, 2023

Ametican want their country back and the DC swamp is worried!

— PJ (@observentoldowl) July 18, 2023

Patriotism is not radical!

— Lonnie Cox (@zLoncon1) July 18, 2023

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