Why should he fear the “extremist” label? Who has that label damaged? Did it hurt Reagan?
The “Republican leadership” has been liberal from the beginning; they did not “cave” to anyone.
Bad idea to put one’s faith in a man, besides.
> The “Republican leadership” has been liberal from the beginning; they did not “cave” to anyone.
> Bad idea to put one’s faith in a man, besides.
Both of those are really true.
The extremist label give the media an excuse to further demonize and push the meme driving possible voters farther away. Ted Cruz cannot become our president on conservative votes alone.