The way the system is currently rigged, when the conservative loses the Republican nomination, it’s Game Over, because there is no place else to go. This sucks, because establishment GOP types will do whatever they can to make sure the Conservative loses.
It is too late for 2012. We’re boxed in. But we should figure out some other strategy for 2016.
I like the pirate model. If your ship is sinking, you take your enemy’s ship and sail on to fight another day. I say we take the Democrat nomination in 2016 and cut the Republicans loose.
Which is why I've voted for the conservative in the last 5 elections. I'm not a Republican. My guy doesn't always win, but he always has my vote.
/johnny