[Starboard]

As evidenced by some even on FR, who would turn over Congress to the enemy, to irrationally punish the good guys.

I appreciate your point but its not entirely irrational to want to punish "the good guys". IMO the Pubbies, with control over the White House and Congress, have done precious little to advance conservative principles and challenge the Dems/liberal/media axis. That said, I'll still vote straight Republican again this year (albeit unenthusiastically) but I do harbor deep misgivings about the direction of our party and its "leadership".

[roses of sharon]

Very rational, good.