Bush V Gore and Florida and Trumpism.

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The GOP is hostage to their base and contemporary political realities. Sure, there's a general lack of character among the GOP, but I don't know that this is specific to the GOP. The more substantial contributor is the man who created a quasi-religious cult of hero-worship. Yes the GOP has always had priorities that led to a significant degree of moral flexibility, but with the cult of Trump, their back is against the wall.