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.
Ted Cruz, Mike Lee, and Sarah Palin fit the bill and they have been savaged. I would vote for these heroes in a heart beat. Squishes — Quislings like McConnell, Boehner, Cantor, and a host of others can roast in Hades.