Dear Jim Robinson,
"But I think he'll have to at least meet the minimum fiscal and social conservative standards."
Do you see any Republicans who currently look likely to run as not meeting those standards?
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The absolute must have positions would be pro-life, pro-family, pro-individual rights, pro-gun, ie, pro-constitution, and for a strong national defense, small government, low spending and low taxes.
The list can go on and on to various degrees but for sure a qualified conservative (social and fiscal) candidate would be for all of the above.
I think I'd have trouble with at least a couple of the current "electable" wannabes.