"So who is really the "true conservative"? The one who makes some advancement, or the one who loses ground?"
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I probably wouldn't..have much respect for a person who thru away his core beliefs, standards, and values..in order to gain a little ground. I would hope that you wouldn't either.
Fwiw-
My core beliefs are defeating Democrats and winning elections.