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We need to start discussing these things now. There is always a terrific lag between the shaping of the political debate and its influence on the positions of the candidates.

The earlier we discuss these thing--the more debate that is ignited among Republicans--the better chance we have of getting the right result both now and in 2008.

The right result could include a chastened George W. Bush, recommitted to conservative principles.

Sitting on our hands will accomplish nothing but will merely ensure we are unprepared for the worst. The US is like the Titanic. There is precious little time to start braking or changing course. Instead waiting to see whether collision is inevitable, we would be wise to start mapping our a contingency plan post-iceberg now.

Maybe Captain Bush and First Mate Rove will hear the angry, agitated debate, wake up, and start steering right.

"The earlier we discuss these thing--the more debate that is ignited among Republicans--the better chance we have of getting the right result both now and in 2008."

You are right and I wasn't disagreeing with what you're trying to accomplish. I had to throw the reminder out there that we MUST pull off this "Submit Tancredo in the Primary" action or all subsequent complaints, brainstorms and recriminations will all be for moot. You have to forgive former military like myself who tend to see things in a linear manner. I'm quite weary of being ignored by the leadership despite regressing to snail mail. Even worse, many are adopting the evil of voice mail, attempting to funnel the issues they deem important to a choice of phone buttons.
Most of your respondents have contributed excellent points and observations on this thread, especially on the ongoing battle for the Supreme Court. That fight does indeed depend on commitment and planning, and has seen critical losses due to short-thinking politicicians trading votes like baseball cards. I just don't want anyone to lose sight of what they can do now.