I don’t see it that way. What’s happened is that the “Win At All Costs” faction has finally been unmasked by Rudy. They could hide it with Bush because he was somewhat conservative, but with Rudy there really is no excuse for tossing out principle just to get a win in ‘08. Conservatives have to draw a line somewhere, and I for one am glad to see Jim do just that. That’s not a kiss up statement either because Jim probably still doesn’t like me (can’t figure out why).
Well, we know how well that worked out in 2006. Good luck with it.
I’m afraid that your version of conservatism is going the way of the dinosaurs.