Friday, May 13, 2016

America’s Conservative Political Crisis

Via Peter


When Ted Cruz suspended his presidential campaign, it set off a chain reaction of frenzy and panic.

The significance of the moment was clear, and it struck fear into the hearts of many conservatives:

Donald Trump had effectively locked up the Republican nomination. But what happened next was a pleasant surprise to obscure political parties long relegated to the fringes of mainstream American politics. They found themselves having a moment.

In the days following Cruz’s exit from the race, the Constitution Party experienced a surge of tens of thousands of visitors flocking to its website—which crashed under the weight of people searching for an alternative candidate. Many people undoubtedly have never heard of the Constitution Party, a political party that advocates social conservatism and noninterventionist foreign policy. But it is just one of many third parties that stand to benefit from the chaos in the Republican Party. Leaders of alternative parties that hold appeal for conservatives say Trump’s rise has sparked intense interest in what they have to offer. Many hope a backlash against the billionaire candidate might even set into motion, or accelerate, a fundamental remaking of American politics.

4 comments:

  1. Been there done that when Romney, McCain and Bush were candidates who supported open borders, gun control and globalism. Now with a candidate that supports defending our borders, national sovereignity and a strong gun rights stand, and other conservative positions, I will vote Trump. Where were these who are so concerned about Trump thee lectins with Romney, McCain and Bush--actually Bush the elder too??

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  2. Perhaps I am deluded, but as a conservative I don’t have a problem with trump. Is he the perfect candidate, no. But compared to most everyone else and every candidate the elites prefer, Trump is a winner. Has he said things that bother me, yes. But I’d rather that, than a politician that lies to my face.

    Trump’s positions on many social issues are far from desired. However, Trump’s policies on securing our nation is most important. If the elite insiders manage to promote a third party candidate. Hillary win and America dies.

    Badger

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    1. If the elite insiders manage to promote a third party candidate. Hillary win and America dies

      Not going to be pretty.

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