ICYMI: How @SpeakerRyan lost the Republican Party to @realDonaldTrump.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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I always thought the revolt was an even mix. 50% attitude. 50% issues. A lot of the ideologically dissatisfied started out with Ted Cruz.
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But it's true the base is tired of the Sasse thing. Kinder, gentler on all the issues except the ones the donors care about.
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