2nd Quote of the Day

"My own preference isn’t to describe this middle as “radical” (because I don’t think they are) but “patriotic.” They abhor the cronyism of Washington elites, and reflect a major “values gap” between DC and Main Street, USA. The irony, of course, is that Trump does not share their values, really–except perhaps on immigration and a few other patriotism-centric issues upon which he’s wisely capitalizing. But at least Trump is finally giving a voice to the Silent Majority’s deeply felt patriotism. The great middle is craving a leader who is unafraid to be unabashedly patriotic.

The question is: Why aren’t more GOP presidential hopefuls getting a clue and matching Trump’s vigor on these issues? Are they simply too weak, and are waiting for Trump to stop stealing “their” spotlight? Or are they too weak on these issues to really care?"
Instapundit

This is exactly right, on both points. But the other Republican candidates are not, and likely will not be, representing the views of those of us who despise scofflaws, cronies and power brokers. They have attacked Trump in defense of McCain the RINO and failed presidential candidate, for pete's sake. They are not on my side in this thing, so far, at least.