Posted on 11/04/2013 4:22:43 AM PST by Kaslin
The presidential election of 2016 will be a defining moment for the nation and for the Republican Party.
Not so for the Democratic Party. There’s no controversy among Democrats about what America should be and what their party is about. Big government, welfare state socialism, and secular humanism.
The only question about who the Democratic presidential candidate will be is which welfare state socialist, secular humanist they will nominate.
The picture for Republicans is more complex and this makes Democrats happy. They see Republican Party intraparty dissension as division and weakness which, in their view, can only help Democrats.
Key issues divide Republicans both about principles – what is America about? – and political strategy – what are the best tactics for electing candidates and advancing the party agenda?
So let me say who I see as the Republican “dream team” ticket for 2016 – Senator Ted Cruz and Dr. Ben Carson.
Yes, I can hear Democrats saying “Oh yes, I hope Star is right. This will guarantee another four years of our big government socialism. These Tea Party whackos could never win.”
And I can hear the Republican “establishment” saying basically the same thing (any chance these folks have more in common with Democrats than they do with real conservatives?).
Both political parties are being hammered now in the polls, but Republicans more than Democrats. And among Republicans, the Tea Party is really being hammered.
So how can I seriously say that a real conservative, Tea Party ticket is both the answer for the Republican Party and the country?
First, starting out by looking at polls is exactly the formula for political failure.
Apple co-founder and famed technology entrepreneur Steve Jobs is widely quoted for his disdain for market research. Jobs’ point was that leaders and entrepreneurs don’t start by asking people what they want and trying to give it to them. Visionaries see what the problems are that need to be solved and they deliver solutions that customers are not aware of or never dreamed of.
Political leadership is no different than business leadership in this regard. Polls reflect yesterday. Leadership reflects tomorrow.
What is the relevant information we should be looking at today?
We should be looking at the ongoing dismal performance of the American economy and we should be looking at the ongoing dismal state and breakdown of the American family.
The polling data we should look at are the data showing the deep dissatisfaction Americans feel about the state of the country, its direction, and the uniformly low trust that Americans feel toward their government and political leaders.
It’s time for Americans to have a real choice. We know what the Democratic Party is going to put on the table for them.
A Cruz Carson ticket would give Americans a clear, no-nonsense and honest alternative. Two Americans who are really committed to what America is about and what made it great. Traditional values, limited government, free markets, and a strong national allegiance and defense.
And, of course, given the sweeping demographic changes of the country, it can’t hurt to hear this from two self-made Americans – one of Spanish-speaking roots (Cruz’s father immigrated from Castro’s Cuba) and one African American raised in a ghetto in Detroit.
Both are living examples that personal success is not about government programs but about taking personal responsibility for one’s life. That freedom is about creating and serving not about claiming and taking. And neither have interest in political game playing.
Ironically, the Tea Party was born when Obamacare came to life. Now, as the Obamacare disaster unfolds before us, Americans are starting to understand what the Tea Party saw then.
We shouldn’t be trying to drag the Tea Party back into the amorphous masses. We need the Tea Party out front to lead.
I don’t see a more powerful team to do this than Cruz Carson.
Political leadership is no different than business leadership in this regard. Polls reflect yesterday. Leadership reflects tomorrow.
Campaign Strategy ping. Karl Rove and his sidekick with the hairpiece Frank Luntz are being exposed as the LOSERS they are.
So, are you saing I could be the Steve Jobs of Conservative strategy????
So, are you saing I could be the Steve Jobs of Conservative strategy????
You would find objections to Jesus and St. Peter running on a ticket.
Who DO you support for 2016?
The skeletons are a huge part of it. Another part is when revelations come out, true or false, we have to see how the candidate handles them, before they're running for something big.
I've seen nothing that shows that Dr. Carson has brought black youth over to voting for conservatives. There have been a few elections where that could've helped. Besides that, to be blunt, are we really ready for another black as either President or VP? I think it'll be quite awhile before I am, after the stench of entitlement politics that Obama has escalated.
Cruz MAY be capable of national leadership - not tested
Carson, though an impressive man, has zero experience to be one heartbeat from the US presidency. No military experience, no executive experience. Being VP is not brain surgery but unlike the democrats who managed to make brain dead Biden seem like the experience obama lacked, it would be in the true national interest to have a ticket where both candidates have shown experience to handle the politics of the various cabinets and agencies, House and Senate, and where the VP has the potus’ back
If Carson was white we would not even be talking about him
If Lee Bright beats Linda Graham ... Steve Jobs (RIP) might say it could take you places never even dreamed of ...
I see a place for Carson but not in elected office above Mayor. He’s said that the 2nd amendment needs to be restricted in urban areas where they need it the most.
I’d love to see him as mayor of Detroit where he wouldn’t have any power over gun laws here in Michigan or anywhere else.
…oh, I’ve DREAMT of those places…….thought that little three year thingie with el Rushbo was going to do it…..
http://www.ontheissues.org/Ben_Carson.htm
He wants a guest worker program, which would be an improvement over what we have now.
He would most definitely get my vote if he decides to run.
How about the Secretary of Health & Human Services?
I disagree with your conclusion, but your reason really shows an insight into your thought process.
You are stuck on stoopid.
Senator Cruz has my complete support. We finally have a brilliant, articulate, charismatic candidate who can advance the conservative message. This presidential cycle is going to be fascinating.
I can see Cruz at the top of the ticket, but Vice President is not an entry level job. So no on Carson.
Not tested ? Whut ?
That’s an idea.
WTF are you talking about? Carson supports amnesty.
On the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the country, Carson says he would ”of course allow [illegal immigrants] to have a pathway to citizenship. That’s the only humane and reasonable thing to do....Deportations are the moral low road".
Unacceptable.
Yes he does. But he also supports amnesty for those who violated the law to come here and to remain here...
On the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the country, Carson says he would ”of course allow [illegal immigrants] to have a pathway to citizenship. That’s the only humane and reasonable thing to do. Deportations are the moral low road.”
Unacceptable. He needs to educate himself on this crucial issue.
Yes. His foundation for kids has done alright.
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