Opinion

The GOP Bet It All on Trump. Now They’re Paying the Price.

3 A.M. CALL

The party gambled and won by dropping its principles to stand behind Trump—but now that’s looking like a Pyrrhic victory.

Matt Lewis
Matt Lewis 

Senior Columnist

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Matt Lewis

Matt Lewis

Senior Columnist

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