Where have all the real Republicans gone?

What ever happened to the GOP, the party that was all about small and sensible Government, lower taxes for the rich, war-mongering, gun-toting Republican? When did they become this white supremacist, low brow, trailer park trash, conspiracy theorist cult? There was a time where you could have a sensible debate with a Republican and while I didn't agree with their politics, you could respect them for their ideals and vision. Now it appears that the Tea Party has taken over the Republican party? But where have all the real Republicans gone? Into hiding?

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soar2newhighs

They went behind closed doors with the Democrats and took a few pages from their playbook. And never forget that politicians on all sides have two goals: 1.stay in power 2. Make as much money as they can legally or on the sly. That’s why IMO this country is like the Roman Empire-abandoned by those in charge and taken over by barbarians.

spjennifer · 56-60, T

@soar2newhighs You might well be right, I just find it strange that we don't hear from them anymore, all we hear and see are the hardcore right wing wingnuts that have always been there, they were just mostly ignored by both parties and maybe that was the mistake? Most self respecting Republicans would have never let the Marjorie Taylor-Greene's even make it past the Primaries, let alone to the House!