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GOP Favors Rule of Law — When It Is Convenient
The GOP claims to be the party of Law and Order, yet their actions send a different message.
The GOP and the Convenient Rule of Law
In the world of politics, the rule of law is often a convenient tool, deployed when necessary but quickly forgotten when it doesn’t follow one’s agenda.
This is especially true in the GOP, where the importance of the rule of law seems to ebb and flow depending on who is in power and what they want to accomplish.
As a liberal or a Democrat, you may be frustrated by this inconsistency, but understanding how the GOP views the rule of law is key to deconstructing their rhetoric and holding them accountable.
Let’s Level Set First
The GOP is often associated with being “law and order” advocates, but as we’ve seen in recent years, this is only true when it serves their interests.
When it came to the Mueller investigation, GOP lawmakers were quick to claim that the rule of law demanded the…
