• This article looks at the transformation of Republican Party politics since 2008, focusing on the differences between the platforms of Mitt Romney and John McCain in 2008 and Donald Trump in 2020.
• It examines how Romney moved to the right on climate and immigration, while Trump moved to the left on entitlements and was relatively moderate on LGBT issues.
• It also looks at the emergence of a new agenda focused on the war on “wokeness”, spearheaded by Christopher Rufo, and how this has become a major focus of Republican politics.
• Finally, it argues that if Republicans sweep into power with large majorities, they will likely pursue a right-wing agenda focused on cutting taxes, slashing spending, and banning abortion.
Published January 2, 2023. Visit Slow Boring to read Matthew Yglesias’s original post.
