Yeah, or we can get behind a conservative and campaign like crazy and we don't have to lose the skirmish.
That's right on Jim, but sadly, many here think that getting a liberal republican elected is somehow going to help our conservative cause down the road. I say it's just going to make it that much harder to turn the tide back in our direction if we do that. Why is that so hard for some here to understand that?
Some of us tried that here in Iowa a few years ago, and were "rewarded" with our efforts when the Iowa Republicans nominated "liberal lite" Greg Gansky to run against Tom Harkin instead. Outcome was predicted.
Designer has worked hard for the Republicans; County level Central committee, platform committee, yard signs, poll watcher, writing checks, etc., and came to the realization that most don't seem to care much.
(example) Central committee has a self-proclaimed liberal, and nobody wants to kick her out.
(another example) Platform committee chairman dismissed Designer's suggestion, so Designer put the issue before the County convention for a vote, and it passed easily.
(another example) Above-mentioned platform plank was removed at District level. (Designer could not attend)
(another example) State convention returned the same people to National without a scintilla of objection from the delegates. (except me)