Well, IMO being the “toast of Republican elites” is not a resume enhancer to genuine conservatives. Just the opposite.
Second, AFAIAC, I want to see a substantial, proven track record of conservative ideas and actions. This BS of everyone going orgasmic over a new face, for no other reason than it’s a new face, is STUPID. We criticize Dems for doing just that.
How many times must people get buyer’s remorse before they start thinking less impulsively?
I’d rather have Sanford at this point over both Palin and Jindal. He’s slightly older and has more of (fiscal) track record.