In an NYT column published about a week ago, Rep. Don Bacon, a relatively moderate Republican from Nebraska, called on his party to provide continued support to Ukraine. He also argued that the GOP needed to stand up for its principles–democracy, free markets, and the rule of law. Does this accurately reflect opinion within the GOP?
No. The handful of Republicans who still believe this voted for Nikki Haley. Today’s GOP exists solely to give unconditional support to Donald Trump–period. Democracy, free markets, and the rule of law only appear as foils in his agenda.