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The GOP's center of gravity has been shifting away somewhat from the views of its historical base. Over the past couple of decades, Libertarians aren't becomin
by rrrrrrrrrrrryan 6y ago
The GOP's center of gravity has been shifting away somewhat from the views of its historical base.
Over the past couple of decades, Libertarians aren't becoming Republicans, but Republicans are becoming Libertarians.
- reducesuffering 6y agoThat's an interesting perspective. I think it's still a bit of both. Yes, GOP has been shifting away from small-government, balanced budgets, and free trade, leaving the Libertarian platform to pick up those staunch proponents. However, the socially liberal aspects of the Libertarian party, like drug decriminalization, criminal justice reform, and gay marriage have been cornerstones of Libertarianism and Republicans would still be crossing over on those issues that haven't been a part of the historical Republican base. Another interesting difference is that the current Libertarian nominee's environmental platform is based on Nuclear, solar, and other renewables[0], in contrast to Republicans' usual Oil and Gas position. [0]https://jo20.com/issues/environment/ https://jo20.com/issues/environment/