What the Republican Party could look like without Trump

Democrats won huge last night. That was in part because of the populist bent of many Democratic candidates. It was also because Republicans and President Donald Trump, in particular, made decisions — war and tariffs — that have angered voters and led to a higher cost of living.

In the meantime, President Trump’s massive wealth has increased exponentially since he’s been back in office. All this has made Trump very unpopular. Still, he made the midterms all about him.

Is it time for the Republican Party to distance itself from Trump? If so, what should post-Trump conservatism look like?

Republican Andrea Bitely is the founder and principal of Bitely Communications. She was part of Mike Duggan’s campaign for governor. She recently wrote about her own discomfort with the Republican Party, and how she voted purple on her ballot. Bitely spoke with The Metro's Robyn Vincent. 

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