I like Ted Cruz, but he’s a Republican, not a 3rd party guy. I fully agree about running conservatives. I helped Tim Walberg defeat a true blue RINO here in 96. However the only chance is for conservative to work within and to eventually lead the republicans. Primaries are key.
Amen to that. Conservatives need to register to run for precinct captains in the primaries. It usually only costs about $10. Only elected Republicans get to vote for party leadership.
The precinct captain also often has influence with the people in his precinct, especially with the low info/interest voter. He/she can steer the people into voting for the real conservative that is running.
In 2008, almost half of those positions were open, with no one even running. This is the grass roots GOTV that is lacking, and is the only way to successfully have a conservative party on the national level.
It will take years of concerted effort to achieve. Conservatives also need to agree on a candidate, instead of being fractured in the primary which allows the non-conservative candidates to become the nominee.