using race and gender is a stupid reason to put someone out there.
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But it would be equally stupid to reject a person because of their race or gender. Ted Cruz has a Hispanic surname, but he is ultimately qualified to be POTUS.
No arguments there - just responding to those that seem to think that Carson would be prime because he is Black, etc. Even folks on FR can be distracted and lose sight of the real goal of unseating Democrats and making any gains we can as the opportunity pops up.
I have a few things I would like to have clarified about Carson and have none at all about Cruz - if either ends up as our choice, they will have my full support against whoever the Dims put up.