Don’t get me wrong, I see your point, but let me elaborate on mine. I’ve seen some candidates who were great ideologically, but were crappy candidates. Alan Keyes leaps to mind. If Hayworth was one of those, I’d rahter McCain keeps the seat.
My principle is (with the occasional exception) fight for the conservative like the dickens, but back the RINO if the conservative loses the primary. Ergo, if I was an Arizonan, I’d be backing Hayworth unless he was downright atrocious and unable to win.
It’s likely a moot point anyway. Given that the Dems are shooting themselves in the foot on full auto, Hayworth would probably win even if he sucked.
Hayworth has a radio show every afternoon in Phoenix. Check it out.