Well, if that's what you honestly think, then ok, we simply have a genuine disagreement. If your opposition to Giuliani is based on a sincere belief that he would minimize (R) chances of defeating Hillary, then I would respect that.
you will lose the support of conservatives (to a third party or apathy) if you propose a RINO.
But if so, that is dumb (of them), and I'm going to say so.
You really have your head in the sand. How low is voter turnout for elections? It's pathetic in a representative republic. What is the number one reason cited when people are asked why they don't vote? Their vote doesn't matter. There's no difference between the parties or the politicians. Politicians of both parties see themselves as our betters, not our employees.
GW's poll numbers were never higher than when he simply did the right things (after 9/11). His poll numbers fell sharply when he got back to playing politics.
There is a mass of voters out there not being represented and they are largely on the conservative side of the argument. They don't want socialism but don't see any hope for change in what they have to vote for.
Going "moderate" will ensure a GOP loss because the conservatives will be disgusted and the liberals will be delighted.
That's my two cents and I've verified it many times in conversations across the country. Your pollyanna approach to politics doesn't match reality. Whether or not "it's dumb of them" to be apathetic about elections, it's reality and should be factored in political decisions.
Conservatives are being marginalized in this country... and not to the benefit of our country.