GOP leaders are confronting an unprecedented internal test as the rise of “rage politics” challenges the party’s traditional approach to campaigning and governance. This new political paradigm, marked by heightened emotional appeals and confrontational rhetoric, threatens to fracture the delicate balance within the Republican base. Conservative strategist and former Congressman Dave Brat points out that while the anger-driven dynamic can energize segments of voters, it also risks alienating moderate supporters and complicating efforts to present a unified front in the approaching election cycles.

Drawing on the lessons from past ideological battles, Brat asserts that the GOP has earned resilience through repeated trials that sharpened its message and political fortitude. The party’s ability to navigate thorny internal…