I do not get the Buckley Voters theory if that means Walker and Perry who are both gone. How in the world were they the “can win” candidates?
Walker did look good for a while; his support evaporated though.
“I do not get the Buckley Voters theory if that means Walker and Perry who are both gone. How in the world were they the “can win” candidates?”
The author meant that voters thought that they were conservative and could win the general. Of course, you’re correct that if they couldn’t campaign effectively enough to be in the running for the nomination would not be a good sign that they would campaign effectively in the general.