[EternalVigilance]

There are millions of Republicans who will not vote for a pro-abort, period, ever, primary or general election.

I'm one.

And I'm pretty representative of the makeup of the Republican nominating electorate.

So take all the pro-aborts in your list, and throw them away. They're not going anywhere in 2008 but home. And if they somehow did win the GOP nomination, they would lose the general election badly.

Such a scenario would mark the beginning of the unraveling of the Republican governing coalition that so many have worked so long and hard to build.

[Howlin]

And I'm pretty representative of the makeup of the Republican nominating electorate.

OMG. I am falling in the floor laughing.

No, you are NOT.

[trisham]

So take all the pro-aborts in your list, and throw them away. They're not going anywhere in 2008 but home. And if they somehow did win the GOP nomination, they would lose the general election badly.

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You are likely right. I like Mitt Romney, but it is his pro-choice stance that may make him a less desirable candidate. It's too bad, but the Republican Party has to be realistic.

[BigSkyFreeper]

Such a scenario would mark the beginning of the unraveling of the Republican governing coalition that so many have worked so long and hard to build.

You and those like you spend more time tearing away at the foundation of the party. You can't build up and tear down at the same time and expect it to stand without falling apart.

[Bluegrass Conservative]

I completely understand your reasoning . . . for primaries. You should vote for the person that best represents your values in every election. But, if it is a general election and both candidates are pro-choice, wouldn't you rather make sure the one that agrees with you on 80% of the issues gets in rather than the one that agrees with you on 10% of the issues???