The line between the Republican establishment and the Tea Party has blurred. That spells trouble for the GOP in the long run. Possibly this year, more likely in 2016. …
The New York Times recently examined party unity on 11 issues where Democrats and Republicans take opposite positions, including climate change, immigration reform, the Affordable Care Act, same-sex marriage and gun control. The Times found that 61 percent of Democrats agreed with their party on at least eight issues. Only 42 percent of Republicans agreed with their party on at least eight issues. Democrats are now more unified than Republicans.
It’s finally happening. The Republican Party is becoming too extreme for Republicans. CONT.
Bill Schneider (George Mason U.), Reuters