[Howlin]

My concern is basically based on the potential for this issue to split the ranks.

The "ranks" are already split; they're split between those who will support the GOP candidate, whoever it might be, and the ones who won't.

[PerConPat]

The "ranks" are already split...

Political ranks are always split to some degree. The question is to what degree are they split? The only concern now ought to be: Is the schism fatal or can things be duct taped together in the time remaining until Nov. 2008?

I agree that there has to be some give. All or nothing types usually end up with nothing. And while I enjoy a little repartee and badinage as much as the next person, at some point we have to find a leader who will give as many as possible a chance to jump on to his/her wagon- or the whole thing is moot. I'm still looking for that candidate.