A Conservative is never going to get elected by following an "offend the fewest possible" strategy.
Agreed. I really believe that if constitutional conservative values are articulated, we win. Ted Cruz does that magnificently.
But foreign policy? I'd like to hear a well thought out conservative foreign policy that strives to undo the damage that has been done. I don't see why anyone, either party, would be enthusiastic about supporting a policy now. It's all such a mess.