So far the only Republicans that have demonstrated any leadership at all (and now name recognition) are Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee. The GOPee RINO Establishment must go the way of the Whig Party.
I see you factor out the spiritual factor. Bush was a relatively serious Christian. That can’t be said about the wannabes.
Now the fascinating thing about being Christian is that this can change. And God can well see ahead to anticipate this.
Don’t worry about stomping on the weak ones. We are in a world of 90% negativism and the consequences show. Boost the strong ones. Let them outclass the weak ones.