...Ideological difference are blamed for @realDonaldTrump's takeover of the GOP, made official with @SpeakerRyans' retirement. But irreconcilable ideological differences had little to do with it. https://washex.am/2qzlAj4 ...
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..The post-Reagan GOP hungered for a street fighter who played by WWE rules (ie. no rules.) Enter Trump. Ryan played by Queensbury Rules & honored limits of constitutional governance, no longer a virtue in a party that defines success primarily by bringing Dems to their knees...
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...In hindsight, it’s possible Ryan’s appeal among base base voters was less abt proposals to overhaul entitlements than willingness to challenge GOP leaders & aggressively attack entrenched two-party system by taking on so-called “third rail” issues. https://washex.am/2qzlAj4 ...
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@SpeakerRyan has absorbed criticism frm Left, & disappointment of@realDonaldTrump opponents on Right, 4 not confronting POTUS. Both attacks suggest there’s a party waiting to follow if he would only lead opposition. In fact, base is w/ Trump. https://washex.am/2qzlAj4 -finShow this thread
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