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The GOP is in a very good position as compared to 2008. The same voting base which was responsible for the sweeping GOP victories since that time have now placed their fortunes with Donald Trump for this Presidential season. As of this moment, I do not accept the gloomy down ticket outlook for the GOP being put out there. It would seem to me that a patriot would be more interested with the immediate fortunes of his country, than his own political fortunes. If Cruz did join the ticket, I believe his motives would then be seen in that light and the people would not hold his commitment to serve his nation against him.

The GOP didn't win all those seats because they had an overwhelming turnout. They won them because the Democrats had a poor turnout due to the lack of enthusiasm behind Barack Obama. You could very well use the argument that this same base was also the one that elected Bob Dole, John McCain, and Mitt Romney. It certainly wouldn't be the first time the Republicans have blown a grand opportunity. With that being said, Trump needs the a vast majority of the base behind him to win and, as I mentioned in the prior post, the divide in this party is so deep in large part because of his antics on Twitter.

That wasn't the main point of my post though. My contention, see paragraphs 1-3, was about Trump being opposed by so many Republicans that, just like you, Hoot, and I, were fed up with the establishment and eager for a candidate to pull through that would actually take a stand on something. You never had any problems with Ted Cruz until he ran against Trump. I don't question his patriotism one bit, regardless of what decision he makes about the VP. With that being said, it wouldn't be a good fit. Trump will not work well with somebody who would challenge him, and Cruz would challenge him.

All I want for Christmas is a Ted Cruz nomination!

So here's my novel idea. Why not let the conservative have another stint at the helm? I mean, if he does anywhere near as well as Reagan, it will be roll out he barrel time. The mere thought of a Ted Cruz Presidency sends Lieberals writhing in fits of neurologic apoplexia.