I think it’s a strong possibility Trump is re-elected and may stay in power until 2024. And it’s evident that Trump has upended so many norms that the old GOP has essentially died.
From tariffs, exploding deficits, ignoring intelligence agencies, supporting Russia, attacking our Western allies, lack of presidential decorum (twitter), shoddy ethics (Stormy, Ukraine), to playing footsie with white supremacy (immigration laws, Charlottesville, caging children at the border) Trump has changed the face of conservatism.
The question is- who can follow? And is there any going back to pre-Trumpian conservative values?
Trump pretty much destroyed conservatism as a movement. I don’t believe it will ever be a major force in politics again. And I say that as a conservative (an actual conservative - not one of these Trump wannabe conservative types). He managed to do what the more liberal elements of our nation couldn’t. It has been interesting to watch.
As far as who comes behind him - since the electorate put him into office, I have to say I am not hopeful of having someone who is competent in office any time soon. I may be a bit discouraged now - but, as badly as a major part of the electorate got bamboozled this time around, I no longer have much confidence in the electorate.
I agree that Trump essentially dismantled the GOP but I don’t think they are finished as a party by a long shot. Political parties morph. The GOP is now much more openly nativist, xenophobic and isolationist. I am sure there will be a number of candidates appearing in the Trump mold who will become popular. Long term the demographics don’t favor that approach though.
Yeah, I think the GOP will stick around as more of a populist party. I kind of differentiate between the GOP and the conservative movement now because they are so far apart.
I disagree. I think they have wedged themselves in with gerrymandering amd other methods to suppress votes. Then you have the judges. They gonna be around for awhile I think.
Got it yeah. We are in a time when all definitions of patty and political philosophy are transforming. Will Trumps vision win the day or will there be backtracking?
