Why has the Republican Party lost its soul?
In 1854 Republicans defined themselves as a new American political party. In his seminal speech on October 16, 1854 Abraham Lincoln stood up for human rights in a country divided by slavery. Lincoln argued that: "If the negro is a man, why then my ancient faith teaches me that 'all men are created equal', and that there can be no moral right in connection with one man's making slave of another." Today, in 2019, Republicans stand behind Donald Trump who has viciously attacked immigrants and people of color. What has happened to the ideals of the Republican Party? How can it be explained? In a recent poll 53 % of Republicans said that Trump is a better president than Abraham Lincoln. Why has the Republican Party lost its soul? Why have the Republican morality and values flipped so shockingly in 2015? As the presidential campaign revved up the traditional candidates were jolted by the crudeness of Donald J.Trump. In place of Christian morality Trump blared int...