The fact of the matter is Rand is on the right side of all the major issues. He just chose not to focus on them.
Perhaps he still would have lost. But at least he would have given himself a fighting chance.
This was the perfect set up for a candidate like Rand. He just failed miserably.
This political environment is ripe for a anti-establishment guy like Rand. It is why Cruz and Trump are killing it.
The problem with Rand was he focused on all the wrong topics and he wanted to make up for his...
Rand dropped out if you didn't notice.
I supported and volunteered for Rand when he was in the race. He was far and away my #1 choice. Since my #1 choice is no longer running I am going to vote for my #2 choice, even if I don't even consider him a good choice. Of course I want other people...
Cruz...
* Stabbed the Pauls in the back by running against Rand after Ron got him into the senate. (doesn't matter, people are allowed to have their own ambition)
* Took loans from Goldman Sachs and Citibank...and didn't disclose them (loans don't matter, should have disclosed them)
* Has a...
I respect that. I guess I'm the type will vote for the lesser of evils. I want the best case scenario for my family and I, even if that scenario isn't anything close to what I want.
Socialism/Capitalism isn't a big and white question, there is clearly a spectrum. I want the candidate that will take us as far as we can go on the capitalism spectrum.
Rand would have been the best. Cruz is the second best, although it is nowhere near as far as I'd like or anywhere close to...
Cruz is the most constitutional and the biggest backer of free markets at this point.
He obviously has a lot of problems, but he is the best on my major issue.
Carson is actually a quasi interesting choice. Out of anyone I actually have the most confidence in him surrounding himself with...
Cruz is the most constitutional and the biggest backer of free markets at this point.
He obviously has a lot of problems, but he is the best on my major issue.
Carson is actually a quasi interesting choice. Out of anyone I actually have the most confidence in him surrounding himself with...
Cruz for sure.
My main issue, by far, is capitalism. Cruz is the best on that at this juncture.
I'll live with social conservatism and warmongering to get more free markets. Don't get me wrong, it isn't ideal, but it is the best case scenario for me at this point.
Bernie Sanders, in my...
I'm 100% with you here.
I'd definitely vote Cruz. The reality is you can only vote based on the options you have. Rand isn't the perfect candidate for me (for example being in finance I find his monetary policy crusade a little perplexing), but he is by far the best. Now with him out I have...
Many posters hit the nail on the head. Many of Ron's supporters weren't truly for liberty.
Don't get me wrong. For us to win any meaningful election we certainly need to bring in people that are not 100% sold. That is just the reality of the situation for any candidate.
However, what amazed...