"The only thing we can hang our hats on is the tendency of GOP voters to vote all "R"s when they get their ballots."
Only one huge flaw - being a Republican (or a conservative) means that you do NOT simply act like a lemming like the democrats and simply hit the "party line".
That is how we get losers in office that call themselves 'republicans'
VOTE FOR THE PERSON --- NOT THE PARTY!
I have always voted party line on National elections, and don't plan to change.
But you can always do as you like.
I choose to support my party. That is what a party is about. Without loyalty there is not much point in them.
I am kinda surprised you think that is wrong. It is politics 101.
People who have a independent party affiliation can go and vote anyones platform, that is your choice. In Arkansas of all places, it is most important that party votes be made so that the party has some sort of clout.
Unfortunately, that is not the case here. Republicans are not loyal and the RNC knows this. Therefore, no support and there won't be any until the party has some strength.
I believe in building the party. I am a partyperson:-)