Cruz fans are banking on the notion that as Cruz and his ideas becomes more visible, more people will support him. Given that the country is much less “center right” than it has been historically and Cruz’s lack of charisma, that seems doubtful.
He will definitely have the conservative-evangelical base, but Cruz’s own plan acknowledges that is not sufficient to win. It will be those pesky independents, again...
My own personal opinion is Cruz’s only hope of becoming president is after serving as Vice President.
I don’t see any way he can win a general election.
Agree 100% with you. The country has moved so far left that the concept of a conservative platform won’t sell right now and Cruz is not the right messenger for it. We are so far gone with social issues such as abortion, gay marriage, transgenderism, nanny state, that running on these issues is suicide. About the best we can shoot for in 2016 is to end illegal immigration, build a wall, create jobs, rebuild the military and hopefully cut spending. That’s why I’m with Trump.
Give you an example. My teenagers were raised in a conservative home. They’ve been subject to political discussions, current events etc and if asked, they would tell you they are republicans. But they see absolutely nothing wrong with gay marriage, transgenders, etc. They are in high school and there are more gay kids and transgender clubs and all kinds of bs that it defies logic. The schools indoctrinate these kids. Id see homework assignments on the environment that was pushing the environmental wacko agenda, history assignments that don’t mention American history, and current events that only mentioned liberals and left wingers as the good people. After awhile, arguing with the school gets you nowhere. My point is, that someone like Cruz who beats the Bible to get Iowans support or talks about conservatism in religious terms is a sure loser in the election. The country has moved past that for now. That is why I believe Trump’s populist approach is what can win right now and will hopefully build a bridge to repairing this country.