Published • loading... • Updated
At one Kentucky bar, young Republicans wrestle with their disappointment in Trump and their party
Young conservatives said the defeat of Rep. Thomas Massie and the death of Charlie Kirk left them frustrated with Trump and open to alternatives.
- On Tuesday, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie lost his primary election in Kentucky, costing his younger, anti-establishment supporters one of their strongest allies in Congress.
- Enthusiasm for Donald Trump has curdled into frustration among these voters, who argue current political discourse would be unacceptable in the Republican Party of 2014.
- Logan Edge, a 30-year-old gun lobbyist, mimicked Trump discussing Miriam Adelson, saying, "Oh Miriam, she's over there, she loves Israel, maybe more than America."
- Supporters mourn the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist they viewed as their lone spokesperson with influence in the White House.
- When asked if they could envision voting for a Democrat, Henry Hecht, a 26-year-old libertarian, raised a tentative hand, highlighting growing disillusionment within the Republican Party.
Insights by Ground AI
22 Articles
22 Articles
Associated Press News+19 Reposted by 19 other sources
At one Kentucky bar, young Republicans wrestle with their disappointment in Trump and their party
A group of young Republicans in Kentucky gather to talk politics once a month. During a meeting with The Associated Press, they expressed frustration with their party and President Donald Trump.
·United States
Read Full Article
Why Does Donald Trump Squash Conservative Republicans? – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
Donald Trump killed the Tea Party Movement on Tuesday. The Trump-orchestrated defenestration of Rep. Thomas Massie from Congress confirms the metamorphosis of the Republicans into the party of big government. Unfortunately, for voters interested in restrained government, the Democrats also offer them this same “choice.” Where should voters who believe in restrained government turn? Increasingly, Donald Trump — better described by all words in We…
·Alexandria, United States
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources22
Leaning Left11Leaning Right3Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution55% Left
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources lean Left
55% Left
L 55%
C 30%
15%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
