[SuziQ]

The Republican can plan to go the way of the Whigs if they keep trying to match the Democrats in spending and corruption.

If we get a strong conservative as the Presidential nominee, maybe he can slap some sense into them, then bring them along on his coattails.

[roamer_1]

The Republican can plan to go the way of the Whigs if they keep trying to match the Democrats in spending and corruption. If we get a strong conservative as the Presidential nominee, maybe he can slap some sense into them, then bring them along on his coattails.

That is exactly TRUE. We have only to agree upon what the term "conservative" means. It is my opinion that we must dig deep into the hard right for the nominee, as only a rock-ribbed undeniable conservative will energize the base. it is a matter of trust, and the RINO wing has proved itself to be without scruples.