This writer is mixing terms. He is getting “independent” and “base” mixed up. I am an independent and a solid member of the conservative base. So to hell with me for being an independent but Cruz is going to rely on me as a member of the conservative base? Make sense? Why does this writer think independents are not conservatives? Independents used to be made up if people who couldn’t make up their mind, now the independent ranks are filled with disgruntled republicans, solid conservatives who will not contribute or identify with the GOPe’s left-leaning policies. Independents are a critical part of the conservative base and this writer is totally blind to that fact.
Very true.