1. Wayne T. Gilchrest, Marylands 1st (52.3 percent).
2. Christopher H. Smith, New Jerseys 4th (61.0 percent).
3. Christopher Shays, Connecticuts 4th (62.6 percent).
4. Frank A. LoBiondo, New Jerseys 2nd (65.1 percent).
5. Mike Ferguson, New Jerseys 7th (66.1 percent).
6. Mark Steven Kirk, Illinois 10th (66.7 percent).
7. Michael N. Castle, Delawares At-Large (68.3 percent).
8 (tie). Walter B. Jones, North Carolinas 3rd (68.6 percent).
8 (tie). Timothy V. Johnson, Illinois 15th (68.6 percent).
10. James T. Walsh, New Yorks 25th (68.9 percent).
12. Steven C. LaTourette, Ohios 14th (70.3 percent).
14. Dave Reichert, Washingtons 8th (72.0 percent).
15. Tim Murphy, Pennsylvanias 18th (72.7 percent).
18. Jon Porter, Nevadas 3rd (73.6 percent).
20. Charlie Dent, Pennsylvanias 15th (73.9 percent).
21. Jim Gerlach, Pennsylvanias 6th (74.7 percent).
23. Phil English, Pennsylvanias 3rd (76.0 percent).
25. Heather A. Wilson, New Mexicos 1st (76.3 percent).
26. Thomas M. Davis III, Virginias 11th (76.4 percent).
CQ can’t fathom why anyone would choose to be conservative. Even after the 2006 elections, they exclaim, most Republicans are “still” conservative! Liberal Republicans on the other hand, are “independent”. Just like McCain is a “maverick” in the mainstream press. And of course, the Democrats are simply the good guys. No need to put any labels on them.