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Should 2017 Republican Candidates Fear Conservative Endorsements?

written by Steven Brodie Tucker October 7, 2016

Republicans running for Governor, Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor have a great deal to fear from potential endorsements from prominent members of the pro-Trump and pro-Cruz camps in 2017. The fissure that erupted through the grassroots community in Virginia will not be repaired in time for the 2017 primary; and the support of a prominent pro-Trump or pro-Cruz advocate will immediately turn everyone in the anti-Trump or anti-Cruz camps against you.

Regardless of the result in November, this rift that rocked the conservative-wing of the Republican Party is deeper than any rational candidate running for office in 2017 can probably appreciate.

In fact, if you are identifiable as a pro-Cruz or pro-Trump advocate, I would recommend supporting your favorite candidates as inconspicuously as possible. God-forbid someone get an endorsement from Ken Cuccinelli, Shak Hill, Ron Hedlund or John Fredericks. Such an endorsement would simply serve to associate that candidate with one side or the other, sending the other side into a rabies-like fit of hysteria.

Personally, I know that any endorsement coming from me would spark concerns from folks who despise Ted Cruz (and as we all know, Ted Cruz supporters have horns and eat lost children). Candidates who cozy up to Corey Stewart will find their names smudged in epithets on Cruz-friendly Facebook pages (or maybe just my Facebook page).

My advice for everyone running in 2017? Run a positive upbeat campaign focusing on your vision and your record. Establish connections within the party and earn the support of folks who can raise money. Vet grassroots conservatives with skepticism. Make your case for why you should win the primary and why you’re the perfect candidate to defeat the Democrats.

Winning these 2017 elections is too important to get dragged down into the quicksand of a conservative civil war. The establishment folks recognize that their endorsements will carry the day. I promise, I won’t think less of you. It’s absolutely crazy in conservative land.

Should 2017 Republican Candidates Fear Conservative Endorsements? was last modified: October 7th, 2016 by Steven Brodie Tucker
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Steven Brodie Tucker

Steven Brodie Tucker graduated with a degree in the art of Philosophy from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, later studying economics and political science at George Mason. in 2017, he earned his M.A. in Public Policy Administration. Steven Brodie Tucker is a member of the Caroline County Republican Party and an activist for Constitutional and Republican principles.

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