CAN REPUBLICANS ENDURE THE COST OF NOT SU PPORTING UKRAINE? Randy M. Mott [i] Originally written in October 2022 At this point in time, the Ukrainian army is humiliating Putin’s army and dramatically reversing his invasion. Displaying incredible courage and at the same time patience, the Ukrainian soldiers have quickly learned mastery over NATO and especially American weapons that have made the difference on the battlefield. Long-range precision artillery and rocket fire have offset the Russian advantage in the number of guns, then have overwhelmed their command-and-control centers, ammo dumps and now troop concentrations. Stingers have negated Russian close air support. HARM missiles have neutralized Russian air defenses. Russia is not just withdrawing; it is frequently being routed. Despite a clear victory brewing over one of American’s most persistent opponents, many in the Ameri