a legitimate third party
Right on, TSO.
It should be conservative. The rats, the repubs and the conservatives. We know that most repubs are NOT conservative and, therein, lies the problem. Imagine, a conservative debating McCain? The (C) would make the (R) look like a (D).
Imagine if a conservative got out of the starting gate these days. There is hope, and there is Free Republic, among other websites. If we can get together and form a cohesive group of people, we could maybe get something done.
My lung function prohibits me from holding my breath...