"So are we to assume that Whitman et al are an insignificant entitity?"
Only significant when they themselves are elected, at which point they become full-fledged RINOs.
So I guess the lesson is: tolerate moderates if you must, try to convert them to true conservatism if you can, and don't take them seriously or give them power until they do.
I agree with that!
No wonder the Lefties so hate Annie, she backs up her reasoning with facts. There's also some good advice for Conservies: CW's...book is useful only as a sort of "Scared Straight" program for Republicans...believe these sophistries, you could end up locked on the wrong side of history.