Probably a lot of things. But for decades there has been an alliance in the Republican party between social conservatives/evangelicals and free market conservatives who are generally moderate to liberal on social issues. Each part has been wary of the other, but generally recognize they need each other to win elections.
But the Republican party may be on the verge of nominating someone who is in neither camp. Sure, Trump claims to be a fiscal/social conservative. But everyone knows he isn't. He is moderate/liberal on social issues and while he is a businessman billionaire, he is all about what kind of breaks/assistance government can give his projects.
His strong appeal is to the primarily economic anxiety of the middle class who feel the "system" is currently rigged against them. They don't like even moderately open immigration, big banks, or wall street. In many ways, they are old school democrats.
Interesting times.
But the Republican party may be on the verge of nominating someone who is in neither camp. Sure, Trump claims to be a fiscal/social conservative. But everyone knows he isn't. He is moderate/liberal on social issues and while he is a businessman billionaire, he is all about what kind of breaks/assistance government can give his projects.
His strong appeal is to the primarily economic anxiety of the middle class who feel the "system" is currently rigged against them. They don't like even moderately open immigration, big banks, or wall street. In many ways, they are old school democrats.
Interesting times.
