CPAC 2018's extreme message proves the GOP has embraced its far-right fringe

My very first experience with the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) was in 2010.

Back then, I was the press secretary for the ranking Republican on the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA). Our message was simple: the American people deserved a transparent and accountable government. The message resonated and Darrell received a rock-star reception.

Up until that point, I had never tangibly seen how passionately the Republican base resented the waste, fraud and mismanagement in government. It was clear that a deep-rooted distrust in government institutions was a top-tier issue for the CPAC audience.


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