Posted on 05/20/2015 2:27:57 AM PDT by iowamark
Cruz will need to appeal to voters as well as “handle the MSM,” he seems to have hit a ceiling.
Actually, it's the beginning of the beginning.
Solidification in a full sense won't start until the first debates, and will continue to do so through the first primaries.
His appeal, (as well as Walker's) with the voters will be a known once the debates start and polling begins in earnest.
What matters now is who sets up well strategically for when people (not necessarily geeks like us) pay attention. Cruz is well positioned for the long run because of his ability to defend conservative principles, expound them to the average voter, and debate them amongst friends and foes.
It's also why Jeb will lose, as he is NOT good at doing so.
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those are the criteria
Talk is cheap. I don't need to hear TALK all the time about social issues. Walker's Upper Midwestern. Most Midwesterners are social conservative but care first about competence, the economy, and getting the job done. Those who talk too much on an issue (either direction) are usually viewed as not doing their job properly and neglecting other issues.
As someone who is social conservative, actions matter. Scott DesJarlais can talk all he wants, but he's a baby-killer as shown by his actions. Walker's RECORD is pretty damn good.
By “social issues”, leftist journalist mean
“our Humanist religious test”.
Amazing how “age of the earth” and “evolution” somehow, also,
are “social issues”.
Running a mouth isn't standing strong unless one's a priest/pastor/minister. It's running a mouth.
What I care about is
1. Walker does what is needed behind the scenes to make sure a good bill reaches his desk.
2. What Walker does when a bill reaches his desk
3. What Cruz does voting time on tough votes.
4. What Cruz did as solicitor general in Texas when it was time to stand up for the 2nd Amendment (he passed with flying colors).
5. Can they win? Right now I'm deciding mostly between Cruz and Walker. I haven't shut the door on some of the others, but I'm going back to those two.
I'm reminded of that old saying. Preach the Gospel always. When necessary use words.
Walker came out and said that there would be no such Religious Liberty legislation in Wisconsin. According to my research his own legislature has complained about prolife bills that have been passed sitting on his desk unsigned for months. He recently declared legal all gay marriages dating back to last June.
Most troubling is his $100 fine and a path to citizenship for illegals.
I want someone to strongly advocate for our Religious Liberty. Christians are under attack and it is only going to get worse if we don’t take a stand and elect someone who stands with us. Cruz is the one candidate doing that. He has defended Religious Liberty before the Supreme Court and Won. He is a Warrior!
“Running a mouth isn’t standing strong unless one’s a priest/pastor/minister. “
What politicians say is important, but what they do and how they vote are much more important. Sometimes we can predict the latter by the former, but most politicians lie as well.
I’m with you on Cruz. I think there are a small number of other candidates I might be able to vote for if Cruz is not the nominee, but I’d rather not have to settle for someone else.
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