Carson isn’t going to be the nominee–he has way too little experience to run a successful nationwide campaign. He is extremely important to the GOP faithful, however, because, in their eyes, his presence in the race proves two things:
- The GOP is not a racist party.
- Their success in life was due solely to their own hard work, not to any advantages provided by birth. Yes, maybe some people start a bit behind, but if they’re not lazy and shiftless, they can make it, too. Look at Ben Carson–he did it! So don’t ask me for money for free stuff for the poor; what they need is tough love, not a government hammock.