Here in a nut shell is why the dogmatic Conservatives like Levin have been the most politically impotent political movement in history.
We are not going to undo 100 years of creeping socialism by stamping out feet and holding our breath demanding ideologically perfect political allies. Some times you have to go with people who disagree with you position on this or that issue.
If, as Levin demands, you only accept perfectly pure politcal allies, you are going to end up being a pathetic little drone screaming on the radio, not in a position of leadership able to advance your agenda.
Levin, with his daily hysteric whining is an example of how the usual “Movement Conservatives” try desperately to spin a win as a defeat because the candidate is not 100% in line with their ivory tower fantasy of ideological political purity.
This is where they are coming from. They are used to squishy Republicans like Bush (both) who wasn’t sure exactly what he wanted and allowed the cabinet to influence him and do whatever they wanted. That’s when you have to insist every member is completely in line with what the president is supposed to stand for.
Precisely