Does the Republican Party actually want to win back the White House in 2016? Will Donald Trump's candidacy do irreparable damage to the party? When will Trump start to really drop in the polls? How much longer can this ridiculous charade continue?
Trump's continued dominance of the Republican race should worry anyone concerned about the future of the nation's politics. From a partisan political perspective, now is definitely not the time for other GOP presidential contenders -- especially those doing well in the polls -- to be making unforced errors that will almost certainly be condemned by the broader American public.
And yet, we've got Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson sharing his thoughts. On a Sunday talk show, Carson recently told the world that he didn't think a Muslim was fit to be President of the United States.
Establishment Republicans are already reeling from Trump's candidacy. Now the GOP has to deal with another frontrunner making deeply offensive remarks.
Carson is new to politics, although this isn't the first time he's made controversial statements. I'll admit that during the first Republican debate, I liked his self-deprecating attitude and the humility he exhibited. Yet there was always a limit to how far he could make that work for him. Should a man with zero policy or management experience become president? Would that really be a good idea?
Even without Carson's latest comments which provide more detail into his misguided worldview (and ignorance of the U.S. Constitution), the reality is that he's completely unfit for the office. Based on what we know now, even the thought of him entering Congress feels like a big stretch. Carson's recent remarks are inappropriate, foolish and quintessentially un-American.
It looks like people are starting to realize that the best way to deal with Trump's candidacy (and his absurd assertions which are consistently bereft of policy ideas) is to challenge him head on.
This is an important moment for the GOP. It's imperative that people of influence within the party (including those running for president) speak out clearly against Carson's recent statements. There should be no place for this type of thinking in American politics -- now or ever.