As always, Republican Party loyalists are amusing.
Those who are bashing duplicitous politicians like Schwarzenegger and his opportunistic backers aren't doing so to attract or distract anyone from or to the Republican Party.
Their idea, along with the intent of this forum is to promote conservatism, not political parties. Political parties didn't evict Grey Davis, won't lead California back to financial solvency and are not a haven for the majority of the electorate in California.
If the Democrats run a conservative against a liberal Republican (ala Schwarzenegger) in 2006, almost 20% of the registered Republican electorate will vote for the Democrat. This bazaar crossover would be courtesy of the duplicitous nature of Schwarzenegger who while masquerading as a fiscal conservative has turned out to be the biggest spender in the state's history driving the state deeper into debt than all of his predecessors combined. The Republican Party in California would also share the blame since they shut the conservatives out of the partisan, political, primary process in the state.
And that's why your candidates are always winning? Is this an example of how you convince people to vote for your candidate?
Okay, try another tact. You say you are fighting for conservative principles. I believe that. And, I agree with it. Give me your choice candidate with the moneyed backers, and we'll both have a winner.