Good article... But... The only other main candidate in the race IS much more closely aligned with virtually all limited-government principles and ideals. So while Trump may be a solid choice otherwise, despite not being “pure”, there’s no reason to eschew the one candidate in the race who has decades of proven support and efforts for conservative issues, in favor of someone who isn’t as “pure”, and has zero actual history of efforts at supporting causes.
You still don’t get it.
The game is not about getting the most conservative candidate, but rather the one who is the MOST ELECTABLE conservative candidate. Trump is not a purist ... and yes, he is late to the game - BUT he’s got the attitude, the guts and the resources necessary to take-on and beat the crap out of those who want to destroy us.
Senator Cruz simply does not pull the depth and width of demographics as does Donald Trump. Unless the electoral map changes we will lose if Cruz is the nominee. Trump has at least the strong possibility of changing the electoral math. THAT is what matters ...
When your house is on fire, you do not go out looking for the biggest and best hydrant down the road; rather, you grab the bucket, the garden hose - or whatever suitable tool is closest and allows you to douse the flames long enough to give the fire department time to arrive.