I think we have entered the litmust test election.
Fiorina is already in the idiot class.
all candidates must be:
small government
build border fence
lower taxes
traditional marriage (NO civil union BS)
pro-second amendment
pro-abortion restrictions (I give on this to use the ratchet effect to our advantage)
English is the official language
Strong US military (do ask do expell)
You're singing my song. Run for office, I'll vote for you.
And I agree. I'm looking for candidates who support those positions without batting an eye. Flat out.
CA is ripe for smaller govt...but more (l)ibertarian on social issues.
A true fiscal and Constitutional, 10th Amendment "conservative" can win state-wide here for federal office.
If such a litmus test is imposed, they cannot and you'll get a fiscal/constitutional liberal along with the social liberal...all in the same Dem package.