I have stated here several times recently that this is exactly what we are witnessing, a complete realignment of both political parties.
We are. However, for smaller government, free market conservatives it is our nightmare. We are seeing what I have feared for years, the fusion of social conservatism with leftist economics. It is the New Deal Democrat with the flat top haircut on the Fourth of July. We are finding that all along, that is what those who called themselves conservative wanted.
One thing I am noticing, a complete breakdown of the generally accepted “no new taxes” stance that Republicans have held since Reagan.
Trump is proposing to raise taxes on the wealthy. He is doing this because it is popular. Even amongst many Republicans. It’s bad economics but that shift is definitely occurring.