Why Does Donald Trump Squash Conservative Republicans?
Donald Trump's recent actions have led to the decline of conservative Republicans within the party. His support for candidates opposing traditional conservatives, like Rep. Thomas Massie, highlights a shift towards a more big-government Republican stance. This trend raises concerns among voters who favor restrained government, as they find limited options in both major parties.
- ▪Donald Trump orchestrated the defeat of Rep. Thomas Massie in a primary election, signaling a shift in the Republican Party.
- ▪Trump has publicly criticized several conservative Republicans, labeling them as 'losers' and 'morons.'
- ▪A recent poll indicates that 57% of Americans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction under Trump's leadership.
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Donald Trump killed the Tea Party Movement on Tuesday.The Trump-orchestrated defenestration of Rep. Thomas Massie from Congress confirms the metamorphosis of the Republicans into the party of big government. Unfortunately, for voters interested in restrained government, the Democrats also offer them this same “choice.”Where should voters who believe in restrained government turn? Increasingly, Donald Trump — better described by all words in Webster’s Dictionary than by “restrained” — points us elsewhere.Ed Gallrein, who switched his registration from Republican to independent when Donald Trump captured the GOP presidential nomination in 2016, defeated Massie 55 to 45 percent in the primary for Kentucky’s 4th District on Tuesday.
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