Why GOPers say stupid stuff:

It works.

Aides Find Ben Carson’s Inflammatory Remarks Are Helping Him – via @NYTNow http://t.co/GAmmADp1kS

— Trip Gabriel (@tripgabriel) October 12, 2015

This is a rather damning indictment not of the politicians, but the base. And it shows that the problem is more than just the loons running for office, but those who are supporting them.