PhotoFour years ago, Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee, won the first fall debate with a smoothly delivered promise of cooperation. Mr. Trump prevailed by channeling Republican anger most skillfully — against foes inside the party, like Mr. Cruz, and out. Political researchers, and some Republican intellectuals, have identified a correlation between support for Mr. Trump and racial resentment of nonwhites. The rise of Mr. Trump threatens fellow Republicans who must appeal to broader constituencies, now and in the future. Asked to discuss Mr. Trump, who currently draws support from more than eight in 10 Republicans, Mr. McConnell told reporters, “I choose not to.”

Source: New York Times October 06, 2016 17:15 UTC