“I am not saying we should roll over for RINOs like Castle, but maybe it would be better to nominate somebody who isnt a consistent loser.”
In 1980, Ronald Reagan was an almost 70 year old, two-time failed presidential nominee. That one worked pretty well though...
But fair enough as to your larger point, for the next time around.
He did have the qualification of winning the CA governor’s race though...
Reagan was also the successful two-term governor of the most populous state in the nation.