We have Ted Cruz.
The other one who sounds like a classical liberal so far is Pope Francis. Materialism is not the be all end all of life. I hope he doesn’t go global marxist/fascist (modern liberal) on us “to take care of the poor.” I think they call it “social justice” or some such good intention.
“We have Ted Cruz.”
And there are others, too. Remember Reagan was in the arena for quite awhile before winning the nomination.
Same for Nixon.
The tendency of late, for conservatism to discover a new leading light comes from frustration, perhaps even desperation.
The candidate of the week parade last year ought to teach some patience and sobriety, about the process.
It is three full years until the kickoff of the 2016 primary season—plenty of time to let these people show their stuff.
One thing ought to be clear: What the GOP has been doing lately, both the candidates and positions, will need to appeal to an electorate which is different.
That is if the goal is to win.
The GOP won 7 of 10 elections spanning 1952 through 1988.
The GOP has lost the popular vote 5 of the last 6 times, spanning 1992 through 2012.