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[Too say I am disappointed is an understatement. If this is verified, Steele has lost my vote and my support - totally.]

I understand your frustration. You are a noble, educated voter. You have every right. I am opposed to the McCain style (also the main democratic tactic) of appeasement politics. The democrats have perfected the art of saying whatever will win votes regardless of their real values, beliefs, plans, etc. They cater to public ignorance of history and current events and issues. They promise fixes and change to problems and issues that they, by and large create or fuel. I want straight shooting representatives, even if they are occasionally wrong on the issues (as our straight shooting president has been in a case or two). I want honorable people that mean what they say and say what they mean.

All that said, Steele is in a very left state. His constituents (by and large) meet the criteria of democratic voters (history and current events ignorance). He is no doubt "playing politics." And I fear there are more and more Republicans succumbing to this tactic. As much as I loath it, if the tactic gets another conservative in the senate, in this case, I might look the other way. McCain has no excuse for his constituents in AZ. He only panders to create a history for another presidential run.

understand your frustration. You are a noble, educated voter. You have every right. I am opposed to the McCain style (also the main democratic tactic) of appeasement politics. The democrats have perfected the art of saying whatever will win votes regardless of their real values, beliefs, plans, etc. They cater to public ignorance of history and current events and issues. They promise fixes and change to problems and issues that they, by and large create or fuel. I want straight shooting representatives, even if they are occasionally wrong on the issues (as our straight shooting president has been in a case or two). I want honorable people that mean what they say and say what they mean.

Mega dittos!

My main problem with this whole thing is the underhandedness of it all. I was not supporting Steele because he is a black Republican, I supported him because of his basic conservative ideals on many issues and because I thought he was a stand-up person.

Cardin is more liberal, yes, than Steele, but you at least know where he stands. I am a conservative, tired of being constantly played for the fool and abandoned by those who are where they are because of the hard work of Republican supporters.

One thing I cannot abide is disloyalty, and I am afraid that this episode, if verified, will hurt more than help Steele.