Your example of multiple conservatives in ‘debates’ is another reason why I am right, that we need a single conservative standard bearer.
Huge debates with as many as 5 to 12 candidates onstage are less than worthless. Each candidate gets virtually no time to articulate their positions. The discussion is controlled and manipulated by the liberal news reporter that ‘moderates’ the debate. And the dynamic among the conservatives is exactly the opposite of what you anticipate. Conservatives know that their near-term competitors are each other, so they attack the other conservatives, rather than debating the moderates. It’s a disaster and the MSM cheer it on with glee.
We need a single conservative candidate, either Walker or Cruz. Pick either one, but pick now or the eGOP and the MSM will choose Jeb Bush as our nominee while we debate which of 5 or 6 conservatives are more perfect.
I think we are ok at least thru IA, NH & SC if all stay in.
May be even a couple more primaries. But after that only one candidate should stay in, between Cruz, Walker, Jindal, Perry, Rubio etc.
Unless he is leading in delegates after IA, NH & SC, Rand Paul needs to drop out. He will take more votes from Cruz or Walker than from Bush.
Between those two I would take Cruz, but I think there are others who could emerge. It’s a little early to narrow to two.