Dozens of former Republican officials in talks to form anti-Trump party

[Nocturnowl]

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Source: The Guardian/Reuters

Thu, 11 Feb, 2021, 03.44 EST

Dozens of former Republican officials who view the party as unwilling to stand up to Donald Trump and his attempts to undermine US democracy are in talks to form a centre-right breakaway party, four people involved in the discussions have said.

The early stage discussions include former elected Republicans, former officials in the Republican administrations of Ronald Reagan, George HW Bush, George W Bush and Trump, ex-Republican ambassadors and Republican strategists, the people involved told Reuters Thursday.

More than 120 of them held a Zoom call last Friday to discuss the breakaway group, which would run on a platform of “principled conservatism”, including adherence to the constitution and the rule of law – ideas they say have been trashed by Trump.

The plan would be to run candidates in some races but also to endorse centre-right candidates in others, be they Republicans, independents or Democrats, the people involved say.

Evan McMullin, who was chief policy director for the House Republican conference and ran as an independent in the 2016 presidential election, told Reuters he co-hosted the Zoom call with former officials concerned about Trump’s grip on the Republicans and the nativist turn the party had taken.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/11/dozens-former-republican-officials-talks-form-anti-trump-party

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In principle, I don't object to the country having a conservative party. Not everyone agrees with us, after all. Thing is, the Republicans haven't actually been conservative in the past two decades! That's why I genuinely wish this potential new party good luck!

[Clash City Rocker]

1. Call it the Reagan Party

I know, dear reader, you hate Reagan and all he stood for. But it would be a good strategy because they could then explain why Reagan would be appalled at a party that spends excessively, sucks up to Russia, and avoids personal responsibility.

[Nocturnowl]

4. Actually, That's a Great Idea!

During the Four Years of Hell, I frequently imagined Reagan spinning in his grave at Donnie's obeisance to Tzar Vlad.

[Laelth]

2. Excellent. k&r n/t

-Laelth

[gibraltar72]

3. Call it the Wedge party.

[Omaha Steve]

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