(11-14-2019, 11:12 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: This isn't a new term. The Never Trumper movement is one that consists of principled conservatives that have been criticizing Trump from the start and many have denounced the Republican party since his nomination. They have been highly critical of Trump and Republican officials that have supported and defended his very non-conservative activities.

What has happened, however, is that we have seen many of the original Never Trump movement become sycophantic boot lickers as time goes on. Take Lindsey Graham, for instance. He was considered to be a part of the movement in the early days, but look at him now. Most of the elected Republicans at the federal level as well as party officials have either been supportive from the beginning, or they have put on the public face of support while (supposedly) tut-tutting behind closed doors, showing they lack any sort of fortitude or bravery to stand up to what is wrong.

Some conservative journalists, activists, and strategists have maintained a strong opposition to Trump. Folks such as Max Boot, Rick Wilson, David Frum, and others have maintained an anti-Trump position and have criticized the GOP for falling for him. Others that started off in opposition have, like the politicians, taken on a a more agreeable tone with him. Glenn Beck is an example of this.