The "dead democrat re tweet" is the opening for republicans to criticize Trump.

[Stuart G]

I realized just now,Trump opened the door himself to let in the criticism. That tweet goes beyond what is normal in any campaign anywhere. Yes, there will be criticism of this one, from some prominent people. Just give it some time, & we will hear a lot this weekend. (unless Trump apologizes, that would also be a first)

[Walleye]

1. On top of slandering Joe Scarborough

[Miguelito Loveless]

2. There is no longer

any such thing as "beyond what is normal" for the GOP. They might criticize it initially, but will ultimately back it in November.

[Salviati]

3. There will be criticism from retired republicans, and ex-republicans who have already turned on him.

But I expect zero currently serving elected republicans to criticize him for this. They've had plenty of opportunities in the past to stand up for the side or morality, decency, and normality, and have failed each time. I expect the same here.

[Stuart G]

6. I believe this is it..a few currently serving elected republicans will speak against this.

Why? I do not remember candidates running for office ever talking about..."dead opponents and dead members of other parties" Do You?...But this weekend's talk shows will be the eye opener. Yes, I could be totally wrong, and I will admit it, and often do, but this time I think Trump has crossed a line.
..Yes, Trump knows no boundaries, but we will see if I got to say I am wrong again.

[tblue37]

18. Mitt Romney will criticize it, and Susan Collins will furrow her brow in concern. nt

[Cosmocat]

17. Right - this does not move the needle at all for them

cause frankly they believe and likely a lot of the say this themselves.

[Glamrock]

4. Hahahahaaha!

I'll have whatever youre smoking Stu!

"is the opening for republicans to criticize Trump", as fucking if that's ever gonna happen!

[SoonerPride]

7. +1

I'm not holding my breath on any criticism of their messiah.

They are all in 100000% on whatever crazy ass shit he does.

They won't dare peep about anything.

That ship sailed long long ago.

[mr_lebowski]

9. They don't want their insider trading investigated by the DoJ, for one thing (nt)

[struggle4progress]

5. "We were concerned but feel sure now that he has learned his lesson"

[Stuart G]

8. ...He learns.......NO LESSENS.....Why? Trump thinks he knows it all, That is why..

Trump doesn't have to learn anything, cause he already knows it all. So, maybe he won't take it back in any way shape or form, cause he ....knows it all

[Wellstone ruled]

10. Not going to happen in our lifetime!!!!!!

[Stuart G]

11. We will see, maybe, just maybe in the next few days. Today is Thursday.??maybe..

[Wellstone ruled]

12. Going to be Violence coming at us.

[Squinch]

13. Bet no one says a word.

[Mme. Defarge]

14. But he was just funnin'.

[regnaD kciN]

15. May I laugh...?

He’s only saying out loud what Republicans have been thinking privately since at least the Nixon years.

[lame54]

16. He'll just tweet something worse and it will be gone

[rufus dog]

19. Where have you been for the last 30 years

Seriously, why does anyone think the last path will be too far, repukes will take an offramp.

It isn't going to happen.

[Midnight Writer]

20. I will buy everyone on this site a beer if the "dead democrat" tweet causes a Republican ruckus.

[StarfishSaver]

21. There have been about 700 "openings" for them to criticize him. Why do you think they'll do it now?

[11 Bravo]

22. You're kidding, right?

"Grab 'em by the pussy", shitting on a Gold Star family, mocking a disabled reporter, and being an all-around shitty human being didn't do it, but a retweet is going to wake them the fuck up?

Don't hold your breath.