The pattern of R behavior goes back to the “Know Nothings” (at least). So I suspect that “Trumpism” merely let them enjoy their worst proclivities openly. What we must hope for is this Democrats don’t fall into some of their past follies in an attempt to return to permanent power (I’ll mention “Tammany Hall” here in the name of “balanced reporting” 🤪)
The Know-Nothings, the former Whigs (business wing) and the abolitionists (the now-extinct progressive wing) were what the GOP was created from in 1854. Now the Know Nothings run it.
Maybe Ann Coulter is right and Trump is over. But Trumpism is still the party’s lifeblood.
Racism and white supremacy is absolutely the party’s lifeblood. But tainted figureheads, heroes that are no longer heroes, are expendable.
Roland, don’t you suspect that the Trump “family” is getting at least a little “expendable” treatment from some Rs right now?
On lhy because those who want to get rid of them do it because they want to replace them.
Absolutely - The two analysts on 11th Hour said that the Party has adopted Trumpism. Whether Trump's there or not, the threat remains.
The pattern of R behavior goes back to the “Know Nothings” (at least). So I suspect that “Trumpism” merely let them enjoy their worst proclivities openly. What we must hope for is this Democrats don’t fall into some of their past follies in an attempt to return to permanent power (I’ll mention “Tammany Hall” here in the name of “balanced reporting” 🤪)
The Know-Nothings, the former Whigs (business wing) and the abolitionists (the now-extinct progressive wing) were what the GOP was created from in 1854. Now the Know Nothings run it.
I love having historians around