"It's high time we had it out in this venue with the liberals; the base (myself included) is spoiling for a good fight along these lines. I look forward to it."
Some body builders make lousy boxers. They have the muscle, but they don't know how to use those muscles. I hope the GOP is learning on its feet. Then again, there are many in DC who really only use conservatives as an election tool. On the one hand, they will placate us publicly. And behind closed doors, they'll try to work out subtle ways to undermine true conservatives.
Since I'm not, I'll just state: you have a point. A valid one.
I'm still thrilled at this announcement, nevertheless.
Time to fight.
I think many, if not most, politicians are actors, and simply pick the role they think they can play most convincingly on the public stage.
Once in office, the real objective is power, and the favors that can be extended to one's supporters through the use of governmental connections