[Windflier]

I would urge Conservative Floridians, not to write Rubio off, but rather have the frank talk with him that is suggested in the article.

If you're suggesting that conservatives need to sit down with Rubio and school him on the basics, then he's not worth speaking to in the first place. No real conservative needs to be converted. It's already in their bones.

[Ohioan]

There are indeed folk to whom basic Conservative principles are, as you say, "in their bones." But this is not the case with most Americans. We have to try to persuade those who are only Conservative on some issues, to come to our side on other major issues. We have our work cut out for us, and none of us should be too proud to do what we can.

My point with respect to Senator Rubio, is relevant not only for Rubio, but for any citizen who is confused as to his duty or position, with respect to any foreign origin. You surely do not want to simply write off all who are influenced by such considerations, or by the distortions in the mass media, to seek to change our culture--either intentionally or otherwise!

Again, please consider my points in Whither American Conservatism.

And let me say this about Senator Rubio's worth. He is better at explaining Conservative economics than well over 95% of those in Congress. Just writing him off, because he has allowed family sentiment to influence him in the wrong direction on immigration, is a form of shooting ourselves in the foot.

William Flax