[MD Expat in PA]

I was also rather disappointed to learn that he's an Independent... he sure sounds like a conservative, though, from what I've heard from him so far.

The only reason I am still registered as a Republican is so I can vote in the primaries. FWIW, I know quite a few conservatives who are either registered as Independents or consider themselves independents. As we all know, simply having and “R” behind one’s name (or on a voter registration card), does not a conservative make.

[nutmeg]

The only reason I am still registered as a Republican is so I can vote in the primaries.

Same here.

IMO the conservatives need to take over the GOP, NOT form a third party, as many FReepers keep fantasizing about. A third party will ensure that Marxists like Obama "rule" the United States in perpetuity...