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Your scheme might have made some sense if Trump hadn't brought Manefort on and run up the vote in all of the states after Wisconsin. That was absolutely brilliant. If the elite aren't stupid, they're either delusional or don't give a damn about the voting fodder that used to give them just enough support to keep hold of the Republican Party.

That pesky HOR might be the foil that stopped their plans. The Founding Fathers were wise to have those who are SUPPOSED to control the purse strings be held accountable to the voters every two years. It does seem like some common sense there plus those massive victories have diminished the chances of any coup happening. At this point, it might be helpful if the Bushes, Ryan, Cruz, Kristol go out on a limb. Might help with the housecleaning.

If the elite aren't stupid, they're either delusional or don't give a damn about the voting fodder that used to give them just enough support to keep hold of the Republican Party.

Although you can't rule out stupid and/or delusional, I'd pick "don't give a damn about the voters" from your list.

Given the intense anger they face from the base, people like Ryan and Romney would not be acting the way they are unless it is part of a bigger overall plan.