Can the Republican Party be saved?

Party split is inevitable, and horrible. The two sides of the Republican Party are as different as the Dems and Republicans from 30 years ago. The party of Pence, Ryan, McConnell does not fit with the MAGA movement at all. One side is viewed as reckless, brash, and strong and the other as polished, ineffective and feckless. The most difficult part to watch is the split is EXACTLY what the left wants. I feel we will remain under Dem control for at least another 10 years. Is there a realistic way out of this? A third party will not work. Shaming the MAGA crowd will not work. Ignoring the fact that such a large group exists will not work. Trump republicans will never be free from media scorn. The Romney republicans will only wear mom jeans and walk in pride parades.
Is this the end of my the Republican Party in name or viability?

I think it’s very possible the Republican Party becomes a niche party. Almost on the level of the Libertarian or Green.

With young people being as far left as they are and reliable voters....

Not by Trump. That's for sure.

Yes

The MAGA wing will be dead in two years. They'll turn on Donald too.

The Democrats are lock step together, and they view Republicans as enemy number 1.

Meanwhile, Republicans are split between MAGA and establishment Republicans who are essentially Democrats in disguise.

I've said it before that Republican leadership should have rallied behind MAGA, it was the only chance to beat the Democrats. But unfortunately many Republicans would rather Democrats win than any MAGA candidates.

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Can the Republican Party be saved?
Party split is inevitable, and horrible. The two sides of the Republican Party are as different as the Dems and Republicans from 30 years ago. The party of Pence, Ryan, McConnell does not fit with the MAGA movement at all. One side is viewed as reckless, brash, and strong and the other as polished, ineffective and feckless. The most difficult part to watch is the split is EXACTLY what the left wants. I feel we will remain under Dem control for at least another 10 years. Is there a realistic way out of this? A third party will not work. Shaming the MAGA crowd will not work. Ignoring the fact that such a large group exists will not work. Trump republicans will never be free from media scorn. The Romney republicans will only wear mom jeans and walk in pride parades.
Is this the end of my the Republican Party in name or viability?

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The country is split in half on ideology. The pendulum will swing to the right at some point. There's no reason to panic........yet

Sure. Trump was a great President. The MAGA movement is needed. However Trump is old and unelectable. It’s just reality and wishing it was different won’t change it. His legacy will be strong and it can also be lasting if the rest of this post happens.

So given that, Trump needs to thread the needle of supporting (and encouraging MAGA supporters to support) Desantis without tying Trump’s own unelectable anchor to him. Desantis in turn threads the needle of moving the MAGA movement forward through a person who is electable. This shouldn’t be that hard as Trump and Desantis are mostly aligned on all important issues and have endorsed and supported each other throughout their political careers already.

The path is clear. Egos must be set aside to put America first and MAGA.

After the 2020 “election” and it’s aftermath? Not a chance in hell. We are well beyond saving the republican party. Without a collapse and revolution in the next 10 years we don’t save our country. frick the republican party. They are the reason we are at this point.

What about Ron demplantis?

Just ask yourself “what exactly has the Republican Party ‘conserved’ in the last 3 decades”, and you should have your answer.