[Windflier]

I have no use for Rand Paul, or his all over the place foreign policy. But I believe that he can win a general election. I will vote for him if I have to.

And THAT is precisely why the Republican party continues it's leftward slide. Because voters feel pressured into voting for the 'lesser evil' instead of walking away with their dignity and core principles intact.

If enough of us did that in enough elections, the Republican party would begin drifting rightward - finally.

One essential political truism you must never forget is: You Get More Of What You Vote For.

[presidio9]

You're still trying to pick a fight, instead of hearing what I'm saying. In a primary, dude. If it means not having Mitt Romney on the ticket, yes I will.

However, as I said, I live in NY. Mitt will win that primary anyway, but the picture will still be cloudy enough at that point that I will be free to vote for whomever I prefer.

Again, at this point that is most likely to be Walker. But as he has never run a national candidacy, I am anxious to see how he handles himself.

We can be reasonably confident that there are no skeletons in his closet after three high profile campaigns that included a recall election.