Emotions are high among Republicans and their supporters. Some portion of the party is fanatically dedicated to Donald Trump — whether out of the misguided belief Trump was robbed or just cult-like devotion to a narcissist who attracts such cult-like devotion. Another huge portion of the party is desperate to nominate almost anyone but Donald Trump, who is seen as a disaster for the party, especially after he instigated a ludicrous but deadly riot at the Capitol after failing to accept his 2020 loss.