Laura Loomer
Political activist Laura Loomer stands across from the Women's March 2019 in New York City on January 19, 2019 in New York City.
  • The New York Times reported Trump wanted to hire far-right xenophone Laura Loomer to his campaign. 
  • The potential hire shows how far the Republican Party has moved from the median voter.
  • GOP leaders keep hiring odd characters and pursuing unpopular legislation, pushing voters away.

On Friday, the New York Times reported that former President Donald Trump told his aides to hire far-right xenophobic activist Laura Loomer to his campaign. It's just another example of how out of touch the Republican Party has become with the average voter.