CNN reports that a majority of Republicans will not attend the next retreat. The reason is, in part, that Republicans hate each other, which is understandable but inexcusable. And two, because the retreat takes place at the secluded Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia. This is natural and completely acceptable.
The nearest airport is Roanoke. Just like a resort is a perfectly nice place, you're sure to have a nice airport, but do you know how difficult it is to get there? Most airports are just one or two stops away. The travel time is probably around 8-10 hours. For a 2 day retreat. With people I hate. No wonder they preferred Kevin McCarthy's hideout in Florida, at least where the weather is nicer, than the meth capital of America.
The question, of course, is why Chairman Johnson chose Greenbrier as the place to retreat. He says it's because it's “family friendly,” but that means he (mistakenly) assumes it's in such a remote area that there aren't any strip clubs nearby like you'd find in any Florida town. I think there are. That being said, I'm confused because I host a gay wedding. The only thing I can think of is that Greenbrier was a concentration camp for enemy diplomats during World War II. Johnson may want to remind his colleagues of what could await them in the new Trump empire if they veer off course. Or maybe a falconry academy.
Either way, what a message the Republicans are sending. They are saying they are rejecting the very rural communities they claim to represent, rejecting each other, rejecting Johnson, and going out for themselves. . It's totally a brand.