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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...

My sincere hope is that the VP nomination will get everyone back on board if Rudy is the nominee. I remember in 1980 the fight that went on between Reagan and Bush people that threatened the election and Reagan reached out and chose Bush 41 even though they had been through a not so nice primary. It shocked a lot of people since Bush was pro-choice at the time but it brought the two camps together and the rest is history.

After the primary season is over, most will get on board even if they have to hold their nose and vote like I did in 1996. After seeing the Dems in action since January, a lot of Republican voters are going for the person who can win because the thought of a DemocRAT in the WH is too scarey.

We have to take back at least one House -- my Congressman is the new head of NRCC and working hard to retire the debt in order to finance the next campaign. Our candidates have to do a better job of running on less government and stick to it when they get to D.C. Tired of growing government instead of shrinking. We had some poorly run campaigns and it showed. You have to give someone a reason to vote for you and running on social issues doesn't work today when in many places including Oklahoma you have to have independents to win. Run on less government and taxes and you will stand a better chance of winning IMHO. I am not saying forget social issues entirely but today's electorate is used to sound bites and calling for smaller government is a winning soundbite IMHO.