Common wisdom holds that former president Donald Trump remains the dominant force within the Republican Party. The truth is that his personal influence and standing are not as powerful as many imagine, and his power is as likely to decline as it is to increase.
There’s no denying that many Republicans still revere Trump. He remains highly popular with GOP voters, and candidates for office still vie for his endorsement. …
The demand for Trump may be a mile wide, but it seems only a few inches deep among a majority of Republican voters. CONTINUED
Henry Olsen, Washington Post