Reagan was a RINO - he cut and ran from Lebanon, amnesty to illegals, and raised taxes. In the eyes of conservatives, HE’S NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
Jesus was a RINO - he consorted with prostitutes, advocated paying taxes, and forgave them their debts. In the eyes of conservatives, HE’S NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
So, why will Bishop Willard of the Dauphin Bush be considered in 2016?
Because in the case of every conservative candidate, the cry rings out: “HE’S NOT GOOD ENOUGH”.
In the words of Chuck Schumer: “We’re united - you’re not.”
And never will be.
Back in the day, Reagan was called a RINO by some conservatives - because he had not used the power of his office to force through an outright ban on abortion. Many demanded one of the Two Pats (Robertson or Buchanan) be nominated to succeed him in 1988.