Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump had/have the remarkable ability, for Republicans, to reach across the divide and appeal to Democrats who still have some of our traditional values -- family, work, patriotism, reverence for Founding ideals among others.
But such leaders are few & far between, while such reachable Democrats are also growing fewer each year.
Are they just enough to provide a stable majority to roll back the tides of Leftist history?
Maybe, but certainly not if we give up and resort to the kinds of violence which only make things much worse.
I did vote for The Gipper both times and appreciate what he did for our country. He took over from Carter who had left us profoundly weak and it was amazing how he regained respect for the United States, much in the same way President Trump is doing now on the world stage.
I did vote for his Veep, Bush 41, both times as well as for Bush 43 in 2004. Sometimes, voting is done with little to no inspiration as in those cases.
Today, I wish that the congressional democrats, under Pelosi and Schumer, would do what was/is right for the nation and genuinely work with President Trump a la Tip O’Neill.
I pray that it won’t come to a bloody Civil War and I dread the prospect that President Trump will be totally obstructed by a divided government after next year’s midterms. Moreover, I fear all they will focus on is impeachment!!
God forbid, President Trump represents thee last hope to save our republic, traditional values and what’s remains of the free world.