The movement of one man

What to do with a politician clearly beaten in his last election, exiled from his hometown for his ideas and financial shenanigans and kicked out of his favorite social media for promoting anti-democratic fictions? Give him the opportunity to give it back! This is where the Conservatives are in the United States.

Revenge is a dish to be eaten … hot, as CPAC, the “Conference for Conservative Political Action,” is being held in Florida this year. It is also the dish that Donald Trump intends to serve to the participants, ready to swallow what continues to boil the former president: the still unfounded allegations of electoral fraud, of elected Republicans who would hide their progressive allegiance and the massive victory. presidential election that would have been stolen from him.

The 45^e President had the chance to let his stint in the White House slip into oblivion from the history books, a stint due – let’s remember! – to an exceptional combination of factors: an unpopular Democratic candidate, an institution – the Electoral College – which gives disproportionate weight to small rural states and just enough left-wing voters who choose not to vote allowing the real estate developer to stand sneak into a success that he himself had not prepared.

Angry, vengeful and vaguely secretive

Instead of enjoying this incredible stroke of luck, Donald Trump not only wants to stay at the heart of the conversations, but sets out to destroy those who do not share his distorted view of American political life. His speech this afternoon, his first since his stormy exit from the White House, will shape opposition to Joe Biden, in general, and the Republican Party, in particular.

Don’t discount a sound policy statement from a man who managed to convince the Republican establishment in the last election not to put a program forward! His vision is simple: anti-web giants (who silenced him), anti-immigrants (which helped get him elected for the first time) and anti-Chinese (who, according to his mythology, collaborated in his presidential defeat by contaminating the United States with COVID-19).

Be assured, moreover, that he will allow his intention to embark on the presidential race in 2024, whether serious or not. A poll of conference attendees that will be released just before his speech will – that’s absolutely certain – confirm fanatic support for his return.

Future

We can think all the harm we want from the ultraconservative activists of CPAC. Opposition to reducing CO emissions₂, gun control or the integration of members of the LGBTQ community corresponds – let’s be generous – to a certain vision of the world.

American conservatives – whether we agree with their ideas or not – have until recently been looking forward, seeking to expand their ranks and win over skeptics. Not anymore. Their eyes are turned to the back, to the ramblings of Donald Trump, without worrying about collecting one more vote. Quite a future!

Table Of Contents

1 Trump, against all odds
2 The Republican Party, today and tomorrow

Trump, against all odds

1000 Republican voters questioned …

46% would drop out of the Republican Party if Donald Trump formed a new party.
54% say they are loyal to Trump; 34% loyal to the Republican Party.
4% admit that the evidence at his second impeachment trial kept them away from Trump. 42% claim that the trial strengthened their support for the ex-president; 54% have not changed their mind.
59% want Trump to run for re-election in 2024; 29% oppose it.

Suffolk University Survey /USA Today February 15-20, 2021

The Republican Party, today and tomorrow

If not Donald Trump, who else?

► Ron DeSantis, 42

Governor of Florida

Despite the 30,600 deaths from Covid in his state, he quickly lifted the restrictions linked to the pandemic and presents himself as a defender of individual freedom.

► Josh Hawley, 41

Missouri Senator

In the hours following the assault on Capitol Hill by pro-Trump rioters, he still objected to the Electoral College’s confirmation of Joe Biden’s victory.

► Ted Cruz, 50