Only to manipulate some, fortunately. Their playbook seems to be also motivating many to become involved in the political process, which is a good thing if it continues. That's what it will take to get the conservatives out of power when they have control.

That's what it took here in BC, in Canada when Trudeau replaced Harper, and what needs to happen to get rid of Trump and his minions.

Nothing serves the conservative cause better then public apathy. That's a bigger threat to our democratic systems then the conservatives themselves.

Global conservatism is like global nazism, it's always hovering in the background like a vulture. But they are predictable if people just pay attention. That's why conservatives generally resist effective, free, and universal education. Knowledge is power and they want it all.