Yet, these supporters who can't let go of the validation they've received from this candidate, can't seem to grasp why the candidate is a lost cause with anyone outside of this tiny, hardcore, die-hard constituency.
This year, we seem to have more than one such candidate, and the bad feelings that will result once these candidates quit the race could very well give the dems the edge to win. It's like having two Buchanans and a couple of Perots on the Republican side of the race, and while it may be good to have a diversity of points of view represented, in a tight race it could mean doom. I could very easily see a number of sullen Paulists sitting out the election, giving the dem nominee the election.
And that's somehow Paul's fault, how?
The GOP doesn't own anyone's vote pal.
Very well said. I do think that the vast majority from all of these candidates will jump on board in the end. It is that hard core group that could be an issue, but I think the numbers are low enough and their fellow travelers smart enough in joining the eventual winner that it maybe less of an impact than we think. Of course “same as it ever was” comes to mind.