GOP damage beyond this election

[Gulo Blue]

Right now, there are still a lot of republicans that haven't turned their backs on Trump and I'm wondering what the breakdown is between who does and doesn't support him and when their next election is. I think, after this is over, there's going to be a lot of revisionist history and people trying to distance themselves from ever having supported him. In two years, I wouldn't be surprised to see attack ads of people being quoted supporting Trump.

 

[Thumb]

I would think the whole "traditional family values" and moral righteousness the Republicans used to hold over everyone else, is going to be the biggest weakness.

Trump himself was pro-choice, only seemingly changing his tune in 2011 when he went against Obama and the Democratic party.

It will be pretty hard to explain to their constituents why they supported Trump.

 

[grandy]

Unfortunately for the GOP, I think Trump ignited a movement that won't easily go away, even if he loses in a landslide. The split between the traditional conservatives and the alt-right is going to be a factor moving forward, the GOP will have to find a way to promote candidates that can appeal to both groups to avoid falling apart. While the left dealt with something similar this election cycle, it wasn't to the same degree and it was easier to unite behind Clinton against Trump than the other way around.

It's going to be an interesting four years. I really don't know what to expect in 2020.

 

[TheVictors]

Trump being the nominee still blows me away.

 

[sggatecl]

I would think the whole "traditional family values" and moral righteousness the Republicans used to hold over everyone else, is going to be the biggest weakness.

Trump himself was pro-choice, only seemingly changing his tune in 2011 when he went against Obama and the Democratic party.

It will be pretty hard to explain to their constituents why they supported Trump.

I think they will justify it with something along the lines of "Anyone but Hillary." People can get behind that.

Honestly, with the amount of hate there is for Hillary on both sides, this was the absolute wrong year for voters to 'rebel' against the GOP. Quite frankly, despite all her resources, she is not a very electable candidate. Trump is only one of a handful of people that can't beat her. And the sad thing is, if he could learn to shut his fucking mouth occasionally, he might have even stood a chance.