I think you picked up on the gist of my comment.
Conservatism is like a good mate, you are true to them thru thick and thin and not just when it is convenient to do so..
That FR has been used by some to springboard support for less than conservative candidates is true, but whether it is then also to be seen as acceptable is a personal thing.
Unfortunately, some here aren't to good at getting personal and doing it respectfully. The fruits of labor for some here have reaped nothing but more debt and spending for California.
Anything that was even close to being a "true conservative" would have been better than what folks were sold here not so long ago.
...you will have no argument from me there