[so_real]

He'll have zero crossover appeal to independents and democrats needed to defeat Hillary.

You have defined the problem with this contemporary nation. You are saying a candidate must be a little evil in order to appeal to an evil people so as to win a leadership role. When we acquiesce to this mindset, we become a little evil ourselves by supporting evil.

Once upon a time this nation looked to "role models" to be leaders. And though imperfectly human, these role models at least made an effort not to be evil. And the nation thrived in those days with this mindset embraced.

And, I hope it will again. I happily support Cruz. At least he hasn't given up and tries to be a role model.

[DesertRhino]

“Once upon a time this nation looked to “role models” to be leaders.”

Not really. And that’s a rather childish way to look at a president. They aren’t my dad.

[RC one]

You are saying a candidate must be a little evil in order to appeal to an evil people

You're the only one saying that from what I can see.

We have been down this road too many times and we all know where it leads. Rick Sanitorium, Todd Akin, Richard Mourdock have all perfectly illustrated what Springwater is talking about. This kind of pandering does not end in wins, it ends in losses, especially in general elections.

And Ted Cruz has talked about using nuclear weapons against another culture so I don't think he holds the moral high ground that you credit him with. pretty sure Jesus wouldn't nuke a country.

[reviled downesdad]

And though imperfectly human, these role models(past leaders) at least made an effort not to be evil. And the nation thrived in those days with this mindset embraced
I agree, spot on.

[Dartman]

You are saying a candidate must be a little evil in order to appeal to an evil people so as to win a leadership role. When we acquiesce to this mindset, we become a little evil ourselves by supporting evil.

Exactly. People who say you shouldn't vote for the lesser of two evils should keep this in mind.

[editor-surveyor]

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A candidate has to be a lot evil to please springwater13.

[odawg]

“You are saying a candidate must be a little evil in order to appeal to an evil people so as to win a leadership role.”

Can I break in?

Some of us get suspicious when religion is used by a candidate to garner votes and says straight out that he is an expression of God’s will. If he got in the White House, would he think his every thought is coming from God?