The Republican Party Personality Cult
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At the Las Vegas Sun, Casey Harrison explores Republicans’ fealty to Donald Trump in the face of the evidence of–er–somewhat questionable behavior. A snippet (emphasis added):
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“Unlike figures like Richard Nixon, who faced severe political consequences from his party in the light of the Watergate scandal, Trump has had no consequences meted out to him by the current Republican Party for his antagonism,” Benning said. “In this way, his supporters see a figure who shares their personality traits and values, who promises to put them on top of society, even though Trump has antagonistic and disinhibited traits that would make it difficult for him to enact those promises.”
The complete piece is worthy of your attention.
