Because at the same time the establishment wing of the GOP if flying into disarray, the right’s presidential candidates appear more serious, and more organized, than they have been in decades. Sens. Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and, yes, Marco Rubio, aren’t just selling books and going on cable– they’re actually current and elected politicians hurriedly laying the necessary foundations for a serious presidential run, working grassroots activists, party leaders, pastors, donors.
While Mr. Paul has an inherited — and, then, built-up — state-level apparatus, Messrs. Rubio and Cruz have some real name recognition, and large PAC and donor networks of a nature historically linked with the “establishment.” And on the governor level of the right, it seems more than likely that Govs. Mike Pence and Scott Walker will join the fray with an advantage in executive experience, even if they’re behind in setting up their national campaigns.
The first battle of the campaign is about to begin, conservatives. Put down the sword and grab some popcorn.
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