I am more and more inclined to that view as well. Collins' radio ads are clear appeals to conservative GOP primary voters. Collins may also have appeal to old line Democrats based on his family history and to pro-government military types, an unusual bonus for a GOP statewide candidate in Florida.
Collins doesn't look very conservative on some key issues.....much more like a RINO
St. Pete Times:
Excerpt:
"He's a no-nonsense candidate who doesn't necessarily embrace Republican orthodoxy."
"He doesn't want to make abortion illegal, for instance, and he would relax the Cuba embargo, conditioned on human rights and property rights concessions. His platform includes starting a national internship program for state and federal agencies to encourage more public service."
And there's no mention of any opposition to amnesty for illegals on his website.