Trump Built a Party That Can’t Survive Him (w/ Conor Kilgore) | The Focus Group

We learned from History, that we do not learn from History.

never underestimate American obliviousness

In a land that normalizes cruelty and indifference, kindness and empathy become radical ideas. Maga cannot exist without hypocrisy and cannot exist with accountability.

What? A party of malice, spite and greed lubricated with a thick gravy of corruption and incompetence can’t lead to effective government?

The MAGA cult is like the Soviet era peasants="I don't care how much I suffer as long as my neighbor suffers more."

Voltaire, "Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities..."

Republicans wrapped themselves up in a warm fuzzy blanket of FOX News ignorance.

Thank you for this look back at early focus groups. I’m one of those who has trouble listening to the groups but still understand how important it is. The idea that some voters feel shamed by their choice and then become more entrenched is probably worth remembering. It’s hard to extend grace to some of these people in some contexts.

This kind of quality content is why I love The Bulwark. You aren't just sharing your own opinions, you are trying to understand the opinions of voters. You use that understanding to inform your own opinion and analysis. Great jog, Sarah.

I think Sarah's giggle is one of the most delightful sounds on the Internet!