Based on your lack of seriousness in this reply, I’m left assuming you believe him because of some kind of gut feel.
Fine, we all have those intuitions - some are right and some are wrong. And we may follow what our gut says is right, but let’s not pretend it’s based on facts or evidence. Let’s not pretend it’s based on critical thinking.
There is only one person running for President that we know based on facts and evidence is a conservative, that’s Ted Cruz.
To pretend otherwise is fooling oneself.
All I can say is I hope if Donald Trump wins the nomination you’re right. My gut tells me otherwise, I suppose I prefer to rely on facts and evidence, vice faith, but I will vote for him if he is up against crazy Bernie or Billary.
Lastly, it’s a bit shocking to see one of the leading voices of conservatism such as yourself, openly base the future of conservatism on the gut feel of a NYC real estate mogul, instead of evidence. It’s also surprising to see an open post such as this, when I’m sure you’re aware of the sharp divisions the Trump candidacy has caused among conservative friends.
Not much else to say, good luck Jim.
Trump is a doer not a talker. He’s actually accomplished things.
I’m glad you posted that.
GLOBALISM or PATRIOTISM/NATIONALISM. I thought you'd already chosen your side, in which case you need to leave.
Ted Cruz is a phony. Why can’t you see that? Everyone else can. He is a GOPe Bushie. Worked for, owned by the Bush cabal his entire political life. Do you not read articles posted here?
Cruz claims to be Mr. conservative. Why do you believe him? All Republicans “claim” to be conservative at election time.
It’s just a label. It doesn’t really mean anything. You don’t trust Trump, I don’t trust Ted. I listen to Cruz speak and I don’t believe anything he says is “real”. It’s all an act. Can’t you tell the difference between when someone is just acting (phony) and when they actually mean what they are saying? Maybe not.
The American people are tired of politicians using public office as a stepping stone to higher office. All Obama ever did was run for a higher office and once he finally got there, he didn't know what to do because he never had to actually do anything before. So he golfed and took vacation. Which is probably a good thing considering what he could have done. But what happened to this country while Obama fiddled is bad enough.
Both Cruz and Shrillary are career politicians who actually never accomplished anything except run for higher office. Now Cruz, he definitely says the right things when it comes to being a conservative. But it would be nice for him to back up what he says with a record of accomplishment.
I don't think Trump wants the presidency so he can vacation and golf. With $9 billion or whatever he has, he can do that now and for the rest of his life.