I think I know where that stick you are missing is located.
The '08 election is not about abortion. It's about defeating Hillary Rodham.
Admittedly W hasn't done well on many of those, at least not from a strict conservative view. But while I disagree with some of his actions, I consider him a strong leader and wink at his judgements where he and I differ.
Same deal with Condi.
It's gonna take a long time and several intermediates before we can exepct to elect a true conservative to the White House. Eventually it WILL happen.
prisoner6