Anger Management

David Frum on angry Republicans:

For all the anger felt by Republicans, they are not a very radical group of people. They divide 50-50 on whether they wish to see religion exercise more influence in American life than it does today. Only one-fifth of Republicans think abortion should be illegal in all cases. The party still holds a substantial pro-choice minority: 35% think abortion should be legal in all or most cases. Half of the Republicans and Republican leaners surveyed said they “never” listen to Rush Limbaugh – more than say they never listen to MSNBC.

Republicans tend to be establishment supporters; they don't go in for populist politics as a rule. Democrats, by comparison, are often angry and radical-even when they're in charge.