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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canusernamebemyusername · M

Tbh those kinds have died off. The GOP now absorbed all these small groups, the racists, anti-semites, gun freaks, evangelicals, etc... And turned them into a voting block of fear and hate. And said give us your vote and we will put your ideas first. So they made a deal with the devil for political power.

spjennifer · 56-60, T

@canusernamebemyusername I guess maybe you're right, while I didn't agree with the politics of the old guard maybe this was a way to ensure they survived?