I consider it beneficial - nay, vital - the the GOP-e know that they can get conservative votes only with conservative candidates.
>> I consider it beneficial - nay, vital - the the GOP-e know that they can get conservative votes only with conservative candidates.
It’s one thing if your boy gets (say) 20%-30% of the vote, and spoils the race in (say) thirteen states. THAT sends a clear message, and yes, it could be long term beneficial (if not exactly wise in the short term).
It’s quite another thing to get 1/2 of 1% of the total vote, while spoiling the race in one important state. You’ll be viewed by the conservative-leaning electorate as insolent toddlers throwing a selfish temper tantrum and pro-actively ignored and blocked from then on. And rightfully so. You’ll actually HURT the conservative cause. And you and your boy will be hated with a blind passion by quite a few real conservatives, should Obama win. Count me one of them.
The latter scenario is far more likely with Goode than is the former scenario.