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In reply to the discussion: How can Trump inspire such loyalty in the GOP? [View all]unblock
(51,974 posts)13. They are the authoritarian party and that's what it means to be a part of it.
Until a new king comes along, the current king is the king and that's that. Doesn't matter how rotten they are.
If someone else like rmoney or cotton or whoever emerges as the new de facto leader, they'll transfer loyalty to them. That might not happen until the next presidential primaries.
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Nixon had 47 million votes in 1972 which is a greater percentage of the American electorate
andym
Nov 2020
#20
It is all about the hate for democrats and liberals. tRump was their weapon with which to hurt
Hotler
Nov 2020
#15
To be fair, republicans have always 'closed ranks' better than democrats have, or do.
Arthur_Frain
Nov 2020
#16
Because he rubber stamps everything they want and is willing to cheat to keep them in power.
kysrsoze
Nov 2020
#17
They're all flat out fascists. and Hitler wannnabe Trump is their beloved Fuhrer.
Roisin Ni Fiachra
Nov 2020
#18