JFK and MLK would have been moderate Republicans if they were born 40 years later.
The statism bar has been lowered.
Actually, MLK WAS a Republican till JFK made him a deal that included him switching. Don’t forget, R’s were the party of Lincoln, and of civil rights. It wasn’t till the 60’s that evil totalitarian wannabe Dems stole that mantle, and they claim it dishonestly to this day.