Mike Davis, the founder of the Article III Project and one of the most vocal advocates for judicial conservatism, has a message for Republican senators: get to work. It’s not exactly a groundbreaking concept, but in Washington, even the simplest ideas can sound revolutionary. Davis didn’t mince words this week when he called out members of the GOP for failing to step up and fight. And honestly, can anyone blame him? While Democrats are relentlessly pushing their agenda, far too many Republicans seem content to sit on the sidelines, occasionally tweeting platitudes but rarely doing much else.
Let’s face it: the stakes have never been higher. The Left is playing for keeps, and they’re not subtle about it. Whether it’s packing the courts, redefining gender, or censoring dissent, they’ve made it clear they’re willing to bulldoze every norm and tradition to reshape America in their image. Meanwhile, many Republican senators act as though the country will simply fix itself if they just stay out of the way. Spoiler alert: it won’t.
Davis, to his credit, isn’t afraid to call it like he sees it. He’s urging senators to show up, vote, and fight for the principles they claim to believe in. Imagine that—representatives actually representing the people who elected them. It’s a novel concept in D.C., where virtue-signaling often takes precedence over action. Davis pointed specifically to the battle over Trump’s cabinet picks, including controversial nominees like Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. These aren’t just personnel decisions; they’re litmus tests for the future of conservatism. Will Republican senators rally behind the president and his vision, or will they cave to the pressure of the media and the Left?
The frustrating part is that conservatives know the playbook. Democrats don’t hesitate to circle the wagons when one of their own is under fire. They go on offense, control the narrative, and use every procedural trick in the book to push their agenda. Republicans, on the other hand, often seem more interested in avoiding bad press than in advancing their priorities. It’s like watching a football team refuse to take the field because they don’t want to get their uniforms dirty.
Take the judicial confirmation process, for example. Davis knows this arena well, having played a key role in the confirmations of Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. Those victories didn’t happen because Republicans sat back and waited for the courts to magically lean conservative. They happened because people like Davis fought tooth and nail, rallying support, countering attacks, and refusing to back down. That’s the kind of tenacity the GOP needs now more than ever.
What’s at stake isn’t just a handful of cabinet appointments or judicial nominations—it’s the direction of the country. The Biden administration spent years undermining the rule of law, expanding the administrative state, and weaponizing federal agencies against political opponents. Now, with Trump back in the White House, there’s a chance to reverse the damage. But that won’t happen if Republican senators treat this moment as just another routine legislative session. It requires urgency, focus, and, yes, a willingness to fight.
Davis’s call to action is as much about accountability as it is about strategy. If Republican senators won’t stand up for their own principles, why should voters stand up for them? The base is tired of empty promises and half-hearted efforts. They want leaders who understand that politics isn’t just a game—it’s a battle for the soul of the nation. And they’re watching closely to see who’s willing to show up and who’s phoning it in.
The good news is that the opportunity to act is still there. Republican senators have a chance to make a real difference, but it requires them to abandon the comfort of inaction and step into the arena. They need to support nominees who will challenge the status quo, pass legislation that protects freedom, and hold the line against the Left’s overreach. In other words, they need to do their jobs.
Mike Davis isn’t asking for miracles—just a little courage and a lot less apathy. If Republican senators can’t muster that, they might want to consider another line of work. Because as Davis rightly points out, the fight for America isn’t going to wait for them to get their act together. It’s happening now, whether they’re ready or not. And if they’re not, the voters will remember.
