Hysterical people will be hysterical. Like the author of this article.
Trump is no conservative. That’s a fact.
I understand that fact doesn’t matter to a lot of people on here. That’s their prerogative.
I support conservatism and conservative principles. So, I support Cruz.
But my support is for conservative principles first, and the person purporting to represent those principles second. Whoever the standard bearer is, that person can always let you down.
For what it’s worth, I think the Republican nomination is Trump’s to lose, at this point. And I think it’s unlikely he will do so.
P.S. I also think that 6 months after Trump becomes President, if such comes to pass, a lot of people who voted for him are going to be trying to remember why they did so.
No, he's a populist, much like European anti-immigration politicians who are always called "right wing". But they are all to a man and woman, socialists who happen to be anti-immigration. Some might be a little more free market than average for Europe but still socialist by American standards.
But back to Trump. He is an unabashed capitalist who will make America great again. On social issues he will be disappointing or nonexistent. He may even cave on gun control (my biggest fear). Cruz would be better from that standpoint, and Cruz benefits from Trump smashing down political correctness and controlling the narrative. The establish is hoping they kill each other off and one of their toadies sneaks through. I don't think that is likely for several reasons, although expect the media to coalesce around Kasich if he does well in NH (which I think he will). But that spin will just show their weak hand and desperation.