“Splintering them off” from what? A pro-choice democrat socialist?
Look, we’re gathering up principled conservatives, in order to reestablish a culture of principle in our politics once again.
And I assure you, principled conservatives aren’t going to be voting for Mitt Romney in any case.
So, what are you worried about?
What kind of arrogant statement is that? Good grief man. Your presidential run is off to a bad start if that is the sort of thing you go around saying. You don't consider people like Mark Levin a principled conservative? Political realities are what they are, and the MAJORITY of principled conservatives recognize that only Romney or Obama have any chance to win. General elections are NOT an affirmative endorsement of any candidate, they are simply a choice between the candidates that have any chance to win. MOST principled conservatives are going to vote for Romney, but that doesn't mean they support or like him - only that they realize Hussein is a far worse alternative.
Look, we’re gathering up principled conservatives, in order to reestablish a culture of principle in our politics once again.
No you're not. You are feeding your ego and encouraging a few thousand voters to flush their ballots down the crapper. You're party is going nowhere and you know it.
I've no doubt you are probably very smart and insightful when it comes to specific political ideas and issues. Heck, maybe brilliant. The problem is you are directing your energy in such a way that you waste all that knowledge and up hurting conservatism far more than helping it.