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Donald Trump's impact on the Republican Party

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What impact did Donald Trump have on the Republican Party during his time as President? This article argues that although the presidency of Donald Trump was a natural progression of Republican conservatism, his legacy has cast a shadow on the Republican Party, as well as having further pushed the party rightward, whilst also helping to move the fringe/more extreme elements of Republican conservatism closer to the centre of American politics. As a result, the GOP has become increasingly dependent on a base of white support. Continuing along this path will only further put them at odds with a majority of the country and less likely to realize electoral victories. Only by a continued abating of democracy through compromises in the design of representative institutions and electoral practices will they be likely to win or retain power.

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  • Michael Espinoza, 2021. "Donald Trump's impact on the Republican Party," Policy Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 42(5-6), pages 563-579, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cposxx:v:42:y:2021:i:5-6:p:563-579
    DOI: 10.1080/01442872.2021.1950667
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