In one way, it is. And 45** may have done us a favor in that difference.

Prior to him, the Rethuglicans were careful to try to look like they had a point other than simply hatred of everyone who wasn't them.

Especially in the local culture. They came across as honestly disagreeing with the viewpoints of liberals and progressives.

They kept their double dealing hidden or coded. 45** brought it all out in the open. It may be the only redeeming quality the miserable excrescence on society had.