Former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the two GOP presidential frontrunners, have both promised a crackdown on colleges should they occupy the White House — a stark reflection of the right’s growing skepticism of higher education.
Some Republican complaints about colleges are related to broader concern about “wokeness” and free speech. But others hint at deeper questions about the value of college, and how to ensure a degree comes with an appropriate economic return.
Maybe Republicans could try becoming as successful as Democrats. Or having any policies or direction whatsoever. Or maybe they could try helping people instead of stripping individuals of their rights whilst also bending over and spreading their corp tax and reg cuts.