What’s missing at ‘No Kings’? The Republicans who say they’re fed up with Trump.

MS NOW opinion columnist Anthony L. Fisher argues that this weekend's No Kings demonstrations against Donald Trump, held a little over two weeks before the midterms, lack a crucial constituency: right-leaning voters who put the Constitution ahead of the president. Polling suggests such voters exist. In a Fox News survey taken October 9 to 12, Trump drew 95% approval from Republicans who identify as MAGA, but among Republicans who do not, 52% disapproved and 47% approved. Independents were far more negative, with 78% disapproving and 22% approving.

Fisher contends that conservatives, libertarians and right-leaning independents have ample reason for anger. He cites an illegal war that is straining household budgets, the Trump family's enrichment, hostility toward Muslims and immigrants, a military shaped by Christian nationalism, the labeling of opponents as domestic terrorists, and a secret police force that detains and shoots people without due process. He expects few of them to join the rallies, blaming apathy or distaste for anything tied to Democrats.

Even a Democratic wave in November, he writes, would not be sufficient.

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