I can understand the cacophony of Republican politicians and pundits claiming Donald Trump was a Democrat while trying to distance themselves.\u00a0 It makes sense they do not want the American people to associate Trump\u2019s policy, performance, or behavior with Republicans.\u00a0 That said, my sympathy and compassion only go so far.\u00a0 The truth is that Trump was never really a member of either party until he ran for President, obviously as a Republican.\u00a0 Technically he had his choice, there was no incumbent, not even a sitting Vice President running.\u00a0 Lacking any relevant experience or knowledge, he would have been considered a long shot either way.\u00a0 Both fields were open, and he chose the GOP.\u00a0 Why? Because he was a much better fit for the Republican nomination.\u00a0 Rather than end the analysis there, let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n
One basis for the Republican claim is that Trump contributed to Democratic politicians.\u00a0 More correctly stated, he donated to the campaigns of both Democrats and Republicans.\u00a0 Living in the world of New York City, there were more Democrats in office than Republicans and most of the time Democrats had more power and influence.\u00a0 He gave money because he believed he would garner influence and store favors for when he asked.\u00a0 Hs plan was not ideological, he did not hold strong political views, but rather an attempt to exercise control over politicians who relied on big donations.\u00a0 Therefore, he gave to candidates of both parties to serve his purposes.\u00a0 He did not necessarily support those candidates but was rather an opportunist looking at which way the wind was blowing.\u00a0 Keep in mind, his closest political friends and allies were Rudy Giuliani and Chris Christie, both Republicans.<\/p>\n
It is highly unlikely that the champion of the alt right could have once legitimately been a Democrat.\u00a0 On abortion, Trump was supposedly pro-choice at some point.\u00a0 If so, his view was most likely based more on concern for the consequences of his indiscretions with women and unwillingness to take responsibility for his actions.\u00a0 As he was not a politician, his views were of little interest with no need to be well defined.\u00a0 In any case, as a candidate, he espoused strong anti-abortion views and has nominated individuals with extreme views to the courts.\u00a0 His world view appears to be more in synch with the likes of John Bolton.\u00a0 His record on immigration, civil rights, women, and the environment are squarely Republican, perhaps even too extreme for some Republicans.\u00a0 While he recognizes the importance of infrastructure, that alone does not support an argument he has any similarities to the Democrats.<\/p>\n
Trump was an opportunist, not a Democrat or Republican.\u00a0 Until he became a Republican for the campaign.\u00a0 That enabled him to exploit the ultimate opportunity to become President.\u00a0 So, stop calling him a Democrat \u2013 it simply is not true.\u00a0 Republicans, he is all yours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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