I am beginning to think that Conservatives want their candidates to consistently say the MOST conservative things they can, as LOUDLY as they can, thinking that it will bring victory.
In today’s media/political bizarro world, even saying something we all agree with - like all illegals should be deported - will be turned into a rallying cry by the opposition leading to charges of racism, Nazism, etc, etc.
The Left has the same problem in the other direction. They all believe that single payer is the way to go in health care, but if they say it too loud or too often they will galvanize the opposition, leading to their defeat. The Left has become very good at NOT saying what their ultimate goal is while running for office and then, after they get in, doing everything they can to implement what they wouldn’t previously admit to. Gay marriage is a perfect example.
At some point we have to have faith in our candidates. We need to read between the lines and trust that they are on our side. While this can get you burnt - see Bush Senior and Bill Clinton for examples on the right and left - you can also get candidates that are as or more conservative/liberal than expected.
BTW...NOW is the time to be pushing your candidate. During the PRIMARIES! Once they are over, we MUST rally around the candidate. While they may not be our preferred candidate, they will be better than the opposition. Obummer has done considerable and lasting damage and blame for that lies in no small part to those conservatives who stayed home because the GOP candidate wasn’t conservative enough.
You're confused. We've never had a candidate that rocks the podium and tells America the truth, that were getting ripped off by the corrupt betraying SOB's in DC.
Why do ya think Trump is making history here? Ya think this is some kind of silly game? Should Trump be more PC and appeasing to each and everyone?
Would you prefer he act like the other candidate, the joyful happy turtle while telling everyone how wonderful and how great we still are?