I agree with you on your view of what a conservative is (or at least, I agree with you on a politician’s ideal values, since there will never be agreement on the definition of conservative). Do you support Fred Thompson? He is by far the closest to what you describe, from what I can tell.
As of right now, Thompson is my candidate...if he ever becomes a candidate. But I have this sinking feeling that HRC is riding a wave that can’t be stopped. I know, I know, polls, her past, etc. But considering how narrowly GWB won both elections, and the 2006 election, and the super-saturation of the airwaves by the libs, I don’t think even Reagan could fight off Clinton in 2008. I’m not conceding defeat, merely expressing how I feel at this moment.