The Republican party is warming to Russian President Vladimir Putin â even as evidence of his regimeâs interference in the election intensifies.
While some Republicans in Congress have slammed the Russian strongman and called for investigations into the Kremlinâs attempts to influence the election, the partyâs voters are increasingly fond of Putin.
The dramatic shift in sentiment â for a party that once defined itself by its staunch opposition to the Soviet Union â comes as President-elect Donald Trump has steadfastly refused to criticize Putin and signaled a different tone with Russia policy.
Trump has downplayed any role Russia played in the election …read more
Source: European Voice