[rhombus]

It's unlikely that Pirro is this liberal, but my point is that there is a point at which a Republican can be so liberal it is futile for conservatives to support him.

Very true. You are speaking to a New Englander - we have plenty. However, in terms of maintaining control of the Senate, even idiots can be useful and it's easier to pressure a RINO than a Democrat.

[Young Scholar]

However, in terms of maintaining control of the Senate, even idiots can be useful and it's easier to pressure a RINO than a Democrat.

That is certainly true, and is the reason I feel more tolerant of people like Chafee and Snowe (where the only alternatives are probably Democrats) than many on this board. However, in this case, I think Pirro is not only more liberal than Spencer, but also a horrible candidate and no more likely to win.

Incidentally, on the topic of liberal New England Republicans, did you see that William Weld is considered one of the leading candidates for governor here in NY?