> Yes, the conservatives are done for. That is, the party itself will fail to stay relevant.
I think it's the opposite - the people are done for. The party will just shift its stances. In many respects it already has - Trump faces almost as much opposition within his own party as from the Democrats.
If Trump doesn't sort out immigration expect the US to shift closer in laws and accepted practices to the UK.
Ah, I see. That's certainly an interesting hypothesis. Makes me wonder who the Republican party would target if their typical base evaporates. What would incline center-leaning individuals to continue to support the party after the shitshow that was the 2016 election?
Now you've got me looking forward to how this all turns out even more! :)
It could go a couple of ways - Trump could fix immigration - if "they" can remove the anti-Trump Repubs in the house or pick up a few extra seats then he has a good chance.
If he doesn't then I see a shift to socially conservative (in the religious sense) but pro-welfare.
New immigrants in general are socially conservative. As are a big chunk of current Dem voters - my extended family are all catholic and vote Dems.
I think it's the opposite - the people are done for. The party will just shift its stances. In many respects it already has - Trump faces almost as much opposition within his own party as from the Democrats.
If Trump doesn't sort out immigration expect the US to shift closer in laws and accepted practices to the UK.