I’ve thought the same thing as the author for some time. There are many within the Democrat party who would never vote for any Republican, largely because of their ignorance of the two parties’ histories, but who WOULD vote for a more socially conservative, but fiscally liberal Democrat.
Remember how Proposition 8 was passed in California by the same electorate who voted for Obama. Many Democrats are equally uncomfortable with issues of abortion, illegal immigration, national decline, etc.
Nevertheless, this is a petty Rovian, nickel and dime approach to achieve razor thin, contested gains based on defense. Basically, it goes for the capillaries instead of the jugular.
The real gain is made by ADVANCING conservative philosophies, agendas and laws.
Just how many socially conservative Democrat representatives or Senators are “left” these days?
The Democrat Party has been taken by the Communists. They achieved one of their long term goals. Now they are about the business of destroying free enterprise and controlling the means of production.