The Reckoning: Why Disillusioned Conservatives Are Cutting GOP Ties
Goldberg argues conservatives should judge candidates by whether they advance the movement, not by whether they help Republicans win elections.
- Tribune columnist Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, argues conservatives should not blindly support Republicans, contending voters must prioritize character over party loyalty.
- President Donald Trump has moved the GOP leftward over his two terms, yet fringe candidates continue to discredit conservatism while failing to serve the electorate's interests, Goldberg warns.
- In Texas, Goldberg advises against voting for candidates who merely claim the conservative label, arguing that unfit nominees should lose regardless of party affiliation.
- Voters who blindly support party-line candidates effectively reward bad behavior, Goldberg contends, urging conservatives to withhold support from those who discredit the broader ideological cause.
- Strategic voting—even against the GOP—is necessary to address the current political 'mess,' Goldberg suggests, forcing parties to field better candidates rather than fringe figures.
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