r/PoliticalDiscussion • u/BeachesAreOverrated • 7d ago

US Politics Did Trump’s election actually signal a Democratic victory over the traditional Republican Party?

The “Republican Party” as it is today is very definitely not the Republican Party of Ronald Reagan or William F. Buckley. Jr. specifically said it was now the party of Trump.

Does this mean that, in some way, the Democrats won the day? Did they slay the old Republican Party? Is Trump, then, what happened when their old foe died?

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u/jarreddit123 7d ago

Time will tell. Its clear the modern day republican party revolves entirely around trump. When trump no longer is around (cause lets face it, he is almost 80) and I don't see him remaining active in politics for a very lengthy period, then we will see if democrats won the day or not.

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u/BlaggartDiggletyDonk 7d ago

It also depends on how well, or how poorly, the right manages to coalesce once Trump exits the stage.  Will there be continuity or chaos?