I'm sorry to opine a simple truth - the above statement is false. The GOP is a dying whale, beached on the shores of Socialism. By abandoning the waters of conservatism, the GOP is merely Democratic light, and why would anyone vote for the party that is second best and handing out goodies to the LIV?
The message, provided by the ubiquitous MSM, that is resonating among the masses is that the Elephant wants you to work for your livelihood, and the Donkey wants you to party for your livelihood. In a traditionally moral society, such a choice would be risible. But that society is all but vanquished.
Good ideas, good methodology, Thommas.