@Gargron I don't think this is in indication that the American populace is shifting hard to the right. This election shows that the American populace felt abandoned by a party that actively ignored and patronized their pleas.

Turns out running to the right, moderating their policies, and having a "at least we're not them" sales pitch is not a winning strategy. Just look at the U.K. Labour Party and Norway Labour Party! Sure U.K. Labour won, but by much smaller margins then they should have.