[Lurking Libertarian]

I don't think many Freepers have been saying that Obama would be a better Senator than Keyes. What some of us have been saying is that Keyes is a terrible candidate, to the point that he is Obama's greatest ally in this race.

What would you prefer: a moderate Republican who defeats Obama, or a true conservative who sends Obama to the Senate with the greatest margin of victory in modern electoral history?

[Jim Robinson]

He IS the candidate.

[Jim Robinson]

(this is not a primary)

[Dataman]

What would you prefer: a moderate Republican who defeats Obama, or a true conservative who sends Obama to the Senate with the greatest margin of victory in modern electoral history?

The trouble with pragmatism is its failure to acknowledge the implications of choices. "Whatever works" is so incredibly myopic.

[skeeter]

What would you prefer: a moderate Republican who defeats Obama, or a true conservative who sends Obama to the Senate with the greatest margin of victory in modern electoral history?

A few weeks ago Obama was running uncontested - no local republican was willing to run against him.

Would you agree that having Keyes run is better than having no candidate?

I look at it as a no-lose proposition. Keyes can use the campaign as a bully pulpit - maybe we can begin to move the debate further right. Keyes winning would be an added bonus.