I had no idea that George Will had left the Republican Party in 2016 when Trump secured the GOP nomination (or maybe when he was elected?). Now he has gone beyond leaving; he is actively advocating for conservatives to vote against the GOP in the midterms and 2020 elections. His opinion piece may be behind a pay wall (unfortunately), but there are several articles about this call.
I have long respected George Will. We differ on social concepts, but align pretty well on fiscal ones. I respect him because he is one of those conservatives who focuses on the issues and does not seem to descend into the petty squabbling that has become politics today.
Am I correct to assume that his defection means he is now persona non-grata in these chambers? If so, is there any thought to ask how the GOP could lose a man of the stature of George Wills? If these are the kinds of people fleeing, what does it say about the future of the GOP?
I have long respected George Will. We differ on social concepts, but align pretty well on fiscal ones. I respect him because he is one of those conservatives who focuses on the issues and does not seem to descend into the petty squabbling that has become politics today.
Am I correct to assume that his defection means he is now persona non-grata in these chambers? If so, is there any thought to ask how the GOP could lose a man of the stature of George Wills? If these are the kinds of people fleeing, what does it say about the future of the GOP?
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