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I agree with you on Walker specifically, but I disagree with Walker on the governor v Senator thing. Or, at least, I think there are exceptions to it.

But certainly Walker’s ability to tick off liberals and more to the point, defeat unions politically, is impressive.

Well there again, we actually agree - Cruz would certainly be an exception, particularly with regard to the quality of being inspirational, which as you pointed out on your prior post, is an important aspect of being an effective leader.

But certainly Walker’s ability to tick off liberals and more to the point, defeat unions politically, is impressive.

I was working in Wisconsin during the fight. Walker IS bold and fearless. He is also prudent. Besides Act 10, he made Wisconsin the 49th state to get concealed carry, and didn't need a court to order it either. His Photo ID bill is still bouncing in the courts, but is likely to be fully and permanently implemented.

Don't confuse boring and quiet with lack of leadership or fearlessness.

Walker is almost a pure phlegmatic, and doesn't get thrown off course or get distracted. He doesn't put out fires. He sizes up the turf, sets a plan, executes the plan. Unlike a mere executive manager, he is willing to scale. Cruz is great, too, though more of a choleric type who can get things done.

My heart says Cruz, my head says Walker. Cruz can carve a new movement and a new coalition, Walker can win over people who are generally apolitical and force the bad guys to over-respond. I'd be happy with either of them.