[Fee]

I disagree, I think he will learn what some of the limits will be when taking on the Dems and the MSM. 1995 gov shutdown should be a lesson for the GOP because the MSM played a key role in neutralizing the GOP expansion of power. The current MSM influence may be reduced by FOX, talk radio and internet, but the liberals countered with social networking, pop culture and control of education. MSM is still a potent force to cover for the Dem failures.

[SoConPubbie]

I disagree, I think he will learn what some of the limits will be when taking on the Dems and the MSM. 1995 gov shutdown should be a lesson for the GOP because the MSM played a key role in neutralizing the GOP expansion of power. The current MSM influence may be reduced by FOX, talk radio and internet, but the liberals countered with social networking, pop culture and control of education. MSM is still a potent force to cover for the Dem failures.

Disagree all you want.

What you are left with, with your approach, is accepting the status quo, instead of fighting on principle.

Accepting false strategic thinking, instead of taking the enemy head-on in terms of communicating principle.

That's what Ted Cruz brings to the table, just like Ronald Reagan.

Reagan had more of the "Damn the torpedoes, full-steam ahead" approach to politics and principle and it's why the GOP-E and the Democrats hated him, and the common man loved him.

Ted Cruz has the same approach and most of the same skill-set.

And it is exactly what the base is screaming for and this country needs.

The only other direction is to accept the mealy-mouthedness, middle-of-the-road, no fight, but strategize crap that GWB, Karl Rove, McConnell, McCain, Grahmnesty, and even Rand Paul, at times, brings tot he table.

Fight or go home!