CPAC and Republican Party Dynamics

The Washington Week Extra discusses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and its evolution into a platform heavily aligned with President Trump, often referred to as 'TrumpPAC.' The discussion highlights CPAC's influence on the Republican Party, the shift in conservatism from the Bush era to the Trump era, and the current dynamics within the GOP. The role of media personalities in shaping conservative politics and the potential primary challenges to Trump in 2020 are also explored. The conversation concludes with insights into the implications of these political shifts.

What is the primary focus of CPAC as discussed in the introduction?

• Environmental policies

• Conservative political action

• Education policies

• Healthcare reform

How do congressional Republicans view CPAC according to Manu Raju?

• As a non-influential group

• As a fringe group

• As their base

• As a rival party

What is a reason given for the lack of pushback from Republicans against Trump?

• Fear of losing primary elections

• Fear of losing media support

• Desire to maintain party unity

• Desire to focus on international relations

What major change in CPAC's focus is highlighted by Susan Page?

• Increased focus on environmental issues

• Emphasis on deficit reduction

• Focus on international trade

• Shift towards social conservatism

What has been a key focus of the Republican agenda under Trump's influence?

• Healthcare reform

• Judicial appointments

• Environmental policies

• Education reform

Which media outlet, skeptical of Trump, was mentioned as having closed?

• Fox News

• The Weekly Standard

• CNN

• The New York Times

What is a shared sentiment among Trump's supporters at CPAC?

• Support for environmental policies

• Opposition to the elite establishment

• Desire for healthcare reform

• Interest in educational policies

What aspect of Trump's presidency is highlighted as a reason for Republican support despite controversies?

• His healthcare reforms

• His judicial appointments

• His environmental policies

• His educational policies

What challenge do moderate candidates face in the Republican Party according to the discussion?

• Media bias

• Voter apathy

• Difficulty gaining traction

• Lack of funding

Who are some of the potential challengers to Trump mentioned in the discussion?

• Kamala Harris

• Joe Biden

• Larry Hogan

• Bernie Sanders