“We all remember President Dole, President McCain and President Romney,” Cruz said. He praised the trio as “good men” but said conservatives lose when they don’t stand by their principles.
Cruz then turned to wooing the youth vote, saying Republicans should focus on conservativism rather than identity politics and moderation.
“Who are the Republicans who have most energized young people? Ronald Reagan and Ron Paul,” Cruz said. “...
“Young people came out by the millions and said, ‘That’s the vision I want to be a part of.'”
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