[Dave W]

Yes, those are words, too. I like Cruz a lot. In fact, Cruz is my first choice and Walker second. I would be happy with either one. Cruz would be more divisive, but I don't think that is a bad thing. I like Cruz because you know exactly where he stands (unless it's trade). Walker carries a softer stick, but still gets what he wants.

Having written that, I am particularly jaded at this point and I don't think much can be reversed, which is why I made the comment about abortion.

There are not enough principled republicans in Congress to effect change and that does not seem to be changing. It may be nice to have a Cruz or Walker as president, but any change is on the edges, that is about all.

[lquist1]

“Having written that, I am particularly jaded at this point and I don’t think much can be reversed”

I hear you on that — it’s a huge uphill battle against the leadership and most members of two major political parties to turn the tide in the other direction, and I’m not sure either Cruz or Walker can pull it off. They will need to lead on these issues every day and inspire enough of us to get involved and put pressure on lawmakers to make the changes.

Bottom line is whether we go with Cruz or Walker (and they are the only two worth supporting at this point) it’s still gonna take a miracle. But this country has faced odds like this before and turned things around, so I still hold out some hope...