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There are bigger fish to fry, however if we don't defend and support those Representatives that adhere to core beliefs the "bigger fish" issue becomes moot. Take myself, I believe that abortion is insidious and a republican candidate may not. I may disagree with "republican" politicians who make this an issue only because if they make that a plank in their platform it is likely that I will be at odds with them on other issues.The days of being a single or double issue voter are over. I have decided that a few issue difference is not a necessary evil. If they don't adhere to basic beliefs I can not expect them to follow the most basic of conservative principles. Hence the fact that I will not vote for them. If we as conservatives become all encompassing to any idea then there is no reason to support anyone as the lines between the parties will have become so convoluted voting will be useless. And we will be stuck with the political equivalent of religious ecumenicism.

"Take myself, I believe that abortion is insidious and a republican candidate may not. I may disagree with "republican" politicians who make this an issue only because if they make that a plank in their platform it is likely that I will be at odds with them on other issues. The days of being a single or double issue voter are over. I have decided that a few issue difference is not a necessary evil. "

Three points upon which we completely agree. To get back to the main point of the thread, I don't believe Giuliani is so far to the left that he doesn't qualify as a good Republican and a good candidate.

We should not make the mistakes of the Dems, who have put in place a litmus test on abortion. That issue alone is pushing their party further and further left - which, God willing, they will continue to do and so remain unelectable.

What I want to avoid is doing the same thing in the other direction. Imposing litmus tests that push the party TOO far to the right will have the same negative effect.