As the GOP has become the "introverted little brother" wing of the Deep State's support staff, I'm not sure their loss and eventual total destruction (as in California) is going to make any long term difference. Only the rise of powerful, liberty-minded individuals can do that - whatever political label they choose to wear. Trump and his supporters are already non-Republicans - even if they haven't officially severed ties, yet. The party has already rejected us.
If I were a young and talented man interested in a political career, I would certainly prefer to start as a Democrat, too. Why handicap yourself by wearing a damaged brand?
If I were a young and talented man interested in a political career, I would certainly prefer to start as a Democrat, too. Why handicap yourself by wearing a damaged brand?
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You don’t think the donk brand is damaged?
They expressly reject the male qualifier in your description and then add ‘no whites need apply’ for good measure. Young, talented, attractive females of color get top billing because ‘intersectionality’. Unfortunately for the left, most young, white male (and some female) voters see these candidates and are reminded of their HS and college teachers, which is a turnoff.
They’ve lost every Special Election this year, except for some statewide seats in one of the NE blue states.
Because they have the media, they seem much more prevalent than they are. However, the younger voters perceive the truth that the media is unfair, illiberal and lies. Every day, fewer voters under 60 watch TV, read the WSJ, WaPo, NYT. They may ‘hate’ Trump, but they are more likely to support a 3rd party. I don’t know how many are inculcated by FB, but I will bet just as many have learned to hate the bullying, the censorship and the flat-out hateful rhetoric there.
Hillary is a caricature and Sanders is for Bernin’ Down the DNC.
While I’m sure some senior R leadership will fall on their sword so they can blame losses on Trump, the current state of districting means they are likely be primaried while Trump survives and thrives.
I usually like Kurt Schlicter’s writing. No one is perfect. This article illustrates that.