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Here is the deal -- this site is not representative of John Q Public in voting -- not even close.

In 2000 -- Keyes was the most supported originally followed by Buchanan.

There are also an unusually large number of 3rd Party voters. A lot of voters or voters that threatened to stay home are not Republican because over the years they have posted they have left the Republican Party. Those of us broken glass Republicans will never threaten to stay home and not vote and we will vote for the candidate that we believe has the best chance to win in the general.

A lot of Freepers don't understand that standing on principle over reality sometimes can cost this Nation dearly, and we are seeing it play out now in Congress. To allow any one issue to keep someone from voting or throwing a temper tantrum and voting for a Dem that says one thing and does another is dumb.

That 2006 lesson won't be forgotten by long time activists like me and why I am less than inclined to listen to a group of people that have been bashing Republican office holders for as long as I can remember on here.

I am not whining but it sure is fun to make fun of those that run to a mod if they don't get their way.

A lot of Freepers don't understand that standing on principle over reality sometimes can cost this Nation dearly, and we are seeing it play out now in Congress. To allow any one issue to keep someone from voting or throwing a temper tantrum and voting for a Dem that says one thing and does another is dumb. That 2006 lesson won't be forgotten by long time activists like me and why I am less than inclined to listen to a group of people that have been bashing Republican office holders for as long as I can remember on here.

I understand your inclination, but nevertheless if we nominate a "centrist" there are going to be consequences. We can call the people who will stay home all sorts of names and complain about how foolhardy their actions are, but ultimately the impact shouldn't be ignored. I find it akin to a business complaining about how dumb customers are because they won't buy its product, never considering the fact that the product might be subpar.

I am not whining but it sure is fun to make fun of those that run to a mod if they don't get their way.

Can't argue with you there...

A lot of Freepers don't understand that standing on principle over reality sometimes can cost this Nation dearly

Like all Han Solo Republicans ("It's not my fault!"), you blame the voters instead of the GOP leadership that refused to listen to the voters. And now you are hell-bent on ramming someone from the far left of the GOP down the throats of the base. Of course, when they are less-than-enthused, it will be their fault. Never the fault of the likes of you.