'Republican voters believe things that aren't true. That's a problem for the GOP.'

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(MS NOW) "Solar power is the cheapest form of electricity to set up in most parts of the world. Tariffs are paid by U.S. importers, who pass along the costs to consumers. And noncitizen voting is extraordinarily rare."

"These three statements are facts. You can verify them by looking at scientific research, listening to experts or just reading reliable news outlets."

"Recent polls, however, show that substantial numbers of Republican voters simply don’t believe these statements. That’s bad for the country, because it’s harder for us to solve problems and decide how to move ahead when we can’t agree on the facts. It’s also bad for Republican politicians — and they have only themselves to blame."

"Led by President Donald Trump, many members of the GOP in recent years have made their case by attacking the underlying facts, making baseless claims and undermining the credibility of independent experts who could contradict them. The result is a party that is increasingly out of touch with voters outside its ideological bubble and unable to come up with good arguments or practical solutions."

"Just look at the numbers:"

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https://www.ms.now/opinion/republican-arguments-fact-check