I would not call HH a rino. He believes in winning elections for the republicans, even if it means electing rinos or losing conservative causes.
The tactic here is to get congress under a republican majority, then move from there.
Hugh believes that Tancredo hurts the republican ticket; but I think he misses the hidden votes that will go to an immigration enforcement candidate. Many people will vote for Tancredo despite they’re saying otherwise. Immigration is an issue that crosses party lines.
Hugh has the most content-laden show on any network. Although I don’t agree with him all the time, he believes in winning back he majority first; that’s not a bad belief.
So as I said, he’s a water carrier for the Republican Establishment.