First, you have to define what a Republican is.
Next, you have to define what a Conservative is.
Half those running are formerly of the Democrat Party.
90% of those running claim to be conservatives.
A few even claim to be the real reincarnation of Reagan. [j/k]
Then, you have to prioritize your litmus test issues and weigh them against each candidate.
It is called vetting. That is how you separate the faux from the real. It is easy to claim to be a conservative. Does the record back that up?
For those who think they make a point by staying home and throwing a temper tantrum rather than vote for the republican-lite, how has that worked for you the last 2 presidential elections?
Great, you made your point and as a result we now have obamacare, a middle east islamic caliphate created from the massive Iraq pull-out; an Iran that is about to receive 100 billion in terrorist dollars and nukes; and a military that’s one more consecutive democrat administration from falling into frightening disrepair.
But that’s ok right? Because at least we didn’t have to put up with wishy washy pseudo-conservatives like McCain or Romney. We showed them all right!
Oh well I’m sure our grandchildren will appreciate the stance we took in spite of the direction it set their futures in.