Why Leading Republicans Still Support Trump

[DonViejo]

Paul Krugman: “Just to be clear, I’m not saying that top Republicans were or are personally bigoted — but that doesn’t matter. What does matter is that they were willing to curry favor with bigots in the service of tax cuts for the rich and financial deregulation. Remember, Mitt Romney eagerly accepted a Trump endorsement in 2012, knowing full well that he was welcoming a racist conspiracy theorist into his camp.”

“All that has happened this year is a move of those white nationalists from part of the supporting cast to a starring role. So when Republicans who went along with the earlier strategy draw the line at Mr. Trump, they’re not really taking a stand on principle; they’re just complaining about the price. And the party’s top leadership isn’t even willing to do that.”

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https://politicalwire.com/2016/08/12/why-leading-republicans-are-still-supporting-trump/

[oswaldactedalone]

1. Krugman is an excellent communicator

in written form. Too bad he comes across so poorly on TV because he would be a terrific spokesman for the party.

[Joisey Boy]

2. Why Leading Republicans Still Support Trump

Cowardice, plain and simple.

[DonViejo]

3. Isn't that what Krugman says or implies in the second paragraph? eom