There have been some studies seeking psychological differences between Left and Right. My personal opinion is that the Right is more hierarchical and authoritarian. I wonder if Trump would have been so successful as a Dem, and my reaction is No. But I could be wrong.

I do think the tendency of right-wing movements to attract people with an “authoritarian personality” is part of the reason. I also believe the conservatism has decayed as a belief system to the extent that is is now just an umbrella for people who want the rich and privileged to maintain …