You touched on the thing I always like to point out when somebody mentions that “so-and-so is like Reagan” solely because of their stance on the issues.
What they leave out is the fact a large part that made Reagan electable, is that he had the skins on the wall, being the Chief Executive of the most populous state in the Country for eight years....That carries much more weight than being a Senator, where it doesn’t require the executive skills required of a Governor, or President.
That’s why I support Scott Walker, Ted Cruz is great, but the fact is, he’s a Senator, and Walker is a Governor who has dealt with, and won over his Democratic opposition. Cruz may be more conservative, but I feel Walker would be more effective in the role. I think the best case is Walker as President with Cruz as Senate Majority Leader.
“What they leave out is the fact a large part that made Reagan electable, is that he had the skins on the wall, being the Chief Executive of the most populous state in the Country for eight years.”
I agree and that was part of my point. Sarah doesn’t have that same amount of experience.
I would also add that Reagan wanted to be president and I mean he really wanted it. He had already been a movie star and a celebrity and had given that up for political office. Reagan, after losing the primary, didn’t sit out the next cycle.
Again I’m not slagging Sarah. I just think she probably likes the position she’s in now and running and losing would damage that. For that matter running and winning would damage it just as much.