are more interested in making cheap political points from the conflict than they are in opposing Putin.
Also, a number of Republicans have not been adverse to using tactics they see as potentially effective blackmail tactics
The starting point for many “vote for Romney or else” statements is the notion that a re-elected President Obama wouldn’t be able to accomplish anything in his second term. What this misses is the fact that he has already accomplished a great deal, in the form of health reform and financial reform — reforms that will go into effect if, and only if, he is re-elected. https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=81042622
So yes authoritarian oriented Trump-lovers for millions do seem to have much in common with Putin.
We do know Trump admires Putin - Trump: Putin Is Smart, Our Leaders Are Dumb