The Republican Party has set itself up for decades of wandering in the wilderness with its willingness to embrace Donald Trump
at the cost of the party's identity, a New York Times columnist wrote Wednesday.
The article from MSN discusses the internal turmoil within the Republican Party, highlighting how the GOP's recent actions, particularly the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, have set the stage for prolonged political instability. This chaos stems from a faction of hardline conservatives within the party who are pushing for drastic changes, leading to a lack of cohesive leadership and strategy. The piece warns that this infighting could result in legislative paralysis, with potential long-term consequences for governance, as the party struggles to reconcile its ideological divisions. This situation not only affects the GOP's ability to govern effectively but also risks alienating voters and could lead to a weakened position in future elections, potentially benefiting Democrats or third parties.