And how did Reagan do that? By capitulation and compromise of his conservative principles? No, he beat the left and the moderates in the court of ideas, and sold the country on his vision.
Yes, he had to work with Republicans who were softer on principle than he was, but they always knew they weren't on equal footing with him. He never ever allowed other Republicans in his circle to get the idea that their moderate views were in any way the better, truer path.
Ted Cruz is (thankfully) following The Gipper's lead -- and so should we. Don't be afraid to stand on your principles, and insist that others do likewise. Equivocate even slightly, and you open the door to the complete ruin of everything you hold dear.
Remember that, but for Reagan, the ratchet has been moving in only one direction for the last one hundred years. Relax the pressure, and it will unerringly continue in that direction.
Your post says this: And how did Reagan do that? By capitulation and compromise of his conservative principles? No, he beat the left and the moderates in the court of ideas, and sold the country on his vision.
You're acting as if that's two entirely different statements, it's hard to understand your chippiness or why you deem it necessary to attack a statement that has little basis to be attacked.