The Different Drummer
Desperate Republicans And The Threat Of Violence
Instead of moving away from policies the electorate finds deeply unpopular, members of the GOP look towards imposing their will.
“If I don’t get elected, it’s going to be a bloodbath for the whole country.”
– Donald Trump
The Republican party has lost touch with the electorate. Voters have soundly rejected its conservative views on abortion and marriage equality. Beholden to lobbyists from the gun industry, Republican politicians have rejected common sense gun control proposals that enjoy widespread, bipartisan support. While Republican politicians continue to deny that man-made climate change is an issue, “two-thirds of Americans prioritize developing alternative energy sources, like wind and solar.” The party advocates repealing Obamacare even though 62% of Americans view the Affordable Care Act favorably.
Instead of using these losses as an opportunity to course correct, the Republican party has doubled down on its unpopular platform resulting in its slow and painful death. The Republican candidate has lost the popular vote in seven of the past eight presidential elections. In…
