It seems like for the most part we do. I want a conservative, but I also want a conservative who will win and who can defend conservative principles in a hostile setting. Scott Walker won three elections in four years in a blue state; specifically, after eliminating collective bargaining in a union-heavy state. Ted Cruz of course is a very smart guy and a champion debater, so I have faith in him. Both are far more impressive to me than somebody who can merely electrify friendly crowds.
That pretty much sums up my feelings too. I really do wish that Sarah Palin had completed the full 4 yr term of her governorship. I understand the family considerations, but with her ‘spunk’ and ‘determination’ not to let the ‘evil ones’ win, it kind of didn’t make sense not to finish things out. She was going to make money afterwards too, so not sure if it was the ‘money’ angle for all the legal hassle she was undergoing against the lib sharks back in 2008-09.