Setting Trump aside; what does it even mean to be a Republican? Is it even possible to define without invoking Trump? At this point, if its not all about Trump, to vote for a Republican is now solely to vote *against* the Libs. Sad!

The New York Times
Trump’s Polling Numbers Hit a New Low. Don’t Expect Him to Change Course.
The New York Times·By Peter Baker·Aug 1, 2026
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