Bill Buckley wrote we must elect the “most conservative,” and one who “can win.” In terms of the national electorate, Trump is neither. His ideas are typical shoot-from-the-hip type and they turn out to be of no practical consequence.
The Editorial methodically dissects his ideas that border on the loony. The National Review is still the leading intellectual journal of the conservative movement. Simply dismissing its arguments is neither helpful to Trump, his supporters or to the American electorate.
Ted Cruz on the other hand is a real heavyweight and a first-class intellectual who adds gravitas to his ideas and political will.
This isn't really true since: 1) Trump has highly detailed plans. It's just that nobody likes to talk about them or to ask him about them, instead opting for questions about bimbos or ex-wives. I do agree Trump needs to put these prominently on his website, which he hasn't, but it's not like he hasn't given speeches, talked about them, or doesn't have a book on the topic.
2) The rest of the candidates can't win either because they're all politicians, with the exception of Ben Carson who I think is a strong candidate. I watch these people in contrast to Trump, even Cruz, and they are politicians. Cruz is well crafted, deliberate, but ultimately artificial and doesn't come off anywhere near as sincere as Trump. I noticed this especially with his recent dodges on Trump and the Kelly fiasco, instead opting to praise both of them. See, I don't like a guy who picks and chooses his fights, who holds his tongue, even if it's the smartest thing. I like a guy who is honest and always tells you what's on his mind. Carson also comes off incredibly sincere. It is this sincerity-- this genuine love for the country-- this feeling that they will stand for what they stand for-- this is really one of their greatest selling points and makes both of these men far more electable than fake Hillary or Santorum or any of the other candidates.
I think that you underestimate this "realness", ironically from one reality TV star, and another a doctor, at your own peril.
What kind of executive experience has he had?