Talking points that still appeal to some Republicans might go farther toward restraining Trump, at least while Republicans hold the slight majority in Congress.

If enough congressional Republicans break with Trump, that can make a difference. Talking points that appeal to moderates and some conservatives might be the most effective, these days at least, while Republicans have a slight majority in Congress.

Some conservatives do value concepts such as independence, entrepreneurial spirit, self reliance and personal responsibility. Arguments against Trump's authoritarian tendencies, that still address these aspirations in our culture, can possibly still make a difference in this Congress.

Farther left talking points can still work in urban areas as representatives from those areas tend to lean more left and are usually Democrats. Most rural and semi rural areas tend to vote conservative and low population states have electoral advantage built into the constitution.

Just about all Democrats in Congress, whether moderate or far left, tend to vote to restrain Trump's overreach anyway.