Why is the base not rallying behind a candidate?

by Bobby Eberle, GOPUSA: . . . Why is the base not rallying behind a candidate? Some say it's early, and it is. But with the front-loading of the primaries, it's only a few more months until this race could be decided. Some say it's because every candidate has some sort of negative... something that falls short of conservative expectations. This is also true, but when have we ever had a "perfect" candidate? I believe the answer is never. The main problem right now can be summed up in one word: betrayal. The conservative base feels betrayed by its leaders and office holders. The rise of the Republican Party occurred through the belief and promotion of conservative values and policies. Republicans won races, and it was their mandate to put these policies into action. . . . Yes, conservatives feel betrayed, but the ball is in our court. If we sit back and do nothing, the Left will win. If that happens, the country loses. We must get ready for action, but this time, the play book is different . . . [Read More]

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