Which if true was just over half of Obama's margin of victory in the popular vote.
Every time we have a moderate candidate who preoccupies himself with snaring the middle, we lose.
I never said anything about a moderate woman. Joni Ernst, who I'm hoping is interested in the job, has very solid Conservative credentials.
Right, that's going to help. Just like blacks flocked to Allen West, Herman Cain, etc.
Herman Cain lost because he either couldn't control himself, or folded under false and easily refuted accusations. West didn't run.
Are you against nominating a Conservative woman?
It wasn't the only factor. There were others, such as voter fraud, missing military ballots, etc. But no party can win without its base. Do you dispute that?
"I never said anything about a moderate woman. Joni Ernst, who I'm hoping is interested in the job, has very solid Conservative credentials."
I have nothing against Joni Ernst, but I've seen nothing to indicate to me that she's ready for the presidency.
"Herman Cain lost because he either couldn't control himself, or folded under false and easily refuted accusations. West didn't run."
That's not the point.
Conservative blacks are viewed with derision and contempt by their fellows. Hispanics largely vote to keep their government benefits. Sarah Palin was mocked mercilessly by non-conservative women.
Holding onto the fruitless wish that skin color, ethnicity, or sex is somehow going to prove the magic factor in bringing hordes of voters to support our side is just that...fruitless. Ir's amazing that you've managed to miss past examples.
As for me, I've never subscribed to identity politics and I'm not going to start.
"Are you against nominating a Conservative woman?"
Overall I prefer a male candidate. That may shock and scandalize women who are down with the sisterhood, but I couldn't care less.
IF a suitable conservative female candidate were nominated, I would vote for her, but I haven't seen any who are presidential material at this point.