Mitt Romney's Republican Party is dead

And Gaetz slams McCarthy for being 'sad and pathetic' on 'The Beat With Ari Melber' [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Thursday, Sep. 14, 2023 THE LATEST [Alternate text] [The truth is Mitt Romney’s brand of Republicanism has now failed]( By David Jolly The [decision by Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah]( to forgo his 2024 re-election bid is a classic political Rorschach test. As the standard-bearer for conservatism during his 2012 White House bid against President Barack Obama, the otherwise affable and soft-edged former governor understandably became a lightning rod for Democrats fighting for progressive convictions on issues like health care, the economy and personal freedoms. But today, the nation finds itself confronting the collapse of the Republican Party as an ideological coalition. The shared mission of even establishment conservatives is trending increasingly toward undermining our institutions and holding power by attacking basic suffrage and fundamental equal protections. No matter how you felt about his individual policies, Romney stood with dignity in opposition to this evolution. For those who have left the party in recent years or those who still hope for a return to a more traditional GOP, his retirement is a disappointment and a clear loss. This is a preview of David Jolly's latest article. [Read the full column here.](     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [JORDAN RUBIN]( [Trump notches embarrassing and unnecessary early loss in Colorado case]( A new 14th Amendment lawsuit emerged this week while a previous one was quickly set back on track. [Read more.]( [A photo of Tim Scott]( [KRIS MARSH]( [Does Tim Scott have a girlfriend? That's asking the wrong question.]( Arbitrary rules have kept the White House white, straight and male. And where has that gotten us? [Read more.]( [DAVE ZIRIN]( [Why Roger Goodell's NFL won't be able to ignore this reporter's allegations]( Jim Trotter’s questions hit the NFL where it is politically and publicly most vulnerable. [Read more.]( [DANIEL R. DEPETRIS]( [Situationships usually end in fire and fury. Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un have lit a spark.]( Let's not get too carried away about what this meeting represents. [Read more.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [THE BEAT WITH ARI]( [Rep. Matt Gaetz tells Ari Melber that Kevin McCarthy is a 'sad and pathetic man']( [THE BEAT WITH ARI]( ['These aren't your dad's Republicans': Why Taylor Swift is a threat to the GOP]( [DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE]( ['Lies back in the spotlight': NYC pension funds sue Fox News over election falsehoods]( [MSNBC]( [Pennsylvania police explain how they captured the escaped killer](     MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]   It’s been a hot summer in more ways than one. From strikes in Hollywood to United Auto Workers voting in favor of strikes, the push for better working conditions isn’t showing signs of cooling down. It's been years since we've seen this kind of burst of workplace organizing, and it recalls some of the most famous moments of labor history. We couldn’t think of a better voice than our guest this week to help us unpack everything that’s been going on. Alex Press is a staff writer for Jacobin Magazine where she covers labor. Her work has appeared in outlets including the New York Times and the Washington Post, just to name a few. She was a union organizer before becoming a reporter. Press joins WITHpod to discuss what has contributed to this current wave, pandemic induced changes to how people think about labor, shifts in power during this moment and the outlook ahead. [Listen now.](   In a new episode of “Velshi Banned Book Club,” Ali Velshi is joined by Nikole Hannah-Jones, author of “The 1619 Project.” They discuss the sharp criticism and the relentless calls for its ban — from school libraries, state legislatures, and even the Trump White House. [Listen now.](   MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! [Join the MSNBC Insights Community.](   [Image] [Image] 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily) [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)