The prevailing wisdom after Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary win is that Donald Trump will be triumphant. But don’t mistake him for a colossus leading a mighty band. Though there is certainly polarization between our parties, the primary cause of the deep distemper in American politics is the polarization within the Republican Party. Trump’s apparent dominance distracts from what the behavior of elected GOP politicians in Washington teaches us day after day: The party is a mess. Dionne is on X: @EJDionneRead the full opinion at The Washington Post.

Source: Washington Post January 26, 2024 13:19 UTC