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Sacara wrote:

Speaking about economics and the budget, I side with the Republican Party on most things. However, I begin to diverge on social issues. I'm a strong supporter of same-sex rights across the United States, and I support the right for same-sex couples to adopt a child. However, I'm extremely pro-life and I still support the death penalty. Realistically, I agree with the Democratic Party just on immigration policy and same-sex rights -- not much else. My mother is a strong Democrat and my father is her polar opposite, so I had a steady influence of both sides while growing up.

I also wish the Republican Party would be more open to gay men. It's a shame to see so many higher-ups within the party so homophobic. I suppose a man can only wish.

Just today I read this article about a movement to defend American conservatism from that kind of populism. Reading this, I think maybe it's of interest to you: https://www.vox.com/2019/1/18/18175582/trump-fox-news-conservative-media-charlie-sykes

I myself really wish the Republican party found another issue to define itself around, instead of immigration or LGBTQ+ rights. (Full disclosure, I'm trans and an immigrant to Canada).