You have got to be kidding. We know what Buckley thought of Trump. Now Buckley may have been wrong, but he spoke of Trump as a demagogue. Things could be worse, He could be a Caesar, or a Pompey, or a Crassus. As the Roman Republic collapsed in the first century B.C. that is the type the aristocratic families produced.
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I have no doubt that Buckley would have backed Cruz, and certainly on an equal footing with him regarding discussion of the issues.
BUT, since his death the country has gone to hell. And I think he would be for:
Supporting the MOST conservative candidate that could get elected.
We have what, 15 candidates, all profess to be conservative to varying degrees. Let’s not argue that. Who is the MOST electable?
TRUMP by far, or at least it’s looking that way.
So, these amateurs go after him BEFORE any elections.