You do it by lying. You claim that you are “moderate” and that your first allegiance is to the fine people of the state of Nevada, not to your party. Reid’s campaign motto during the last election was, “Harry Reid, independent - like Nevada”. And the truth is, he was not counted among the lunatic Left until he took over leadership in the Democrat party. He was even pro-life for years. But he definitely sold his soul to the Devil to get into a greater position of power.
Another factor in his last reelection is that the state Republican leadership (including our former RINO governor) did not actively & financially support the conservative Republican who ran against Reid. The Republican who ran was the one who successfully headed up the fight against gay marriage in the state. That was a little too conservative for some of the Republicans at the state level. They feared being labeled as “homophobic”. Anyway, this lack of support combined with Reid’s campaign chest with millions of dollars, meant that the Republican didn’t stand a chance.
It also helps Reid that he is a Mormon. It gives him a false sense of credibility that he is an “independent”. We were 428 votes from ousting Reid in 1998.
“Another factor in his last reelection is that the state Republican leadership (including our former RINO governor) did not actively & financially support the conservative Republican who ran against Reid. “
One of the reasons I never vote for RINOs. Whenever they run for office, their hands are out for money from ALL Republicans and they make cheap promises to respect our views.
But BINGO - once they are in office, they shun us and pander to the Rats. And when a Conservative DOES manage to get elected, they refuse to back him or her. I learned that from the Rockefeller Republicans back when Barry Goldwater got nominated. Nothing has change.
That’s one of the reasons none of the RINOs running for President will get my vote. I’ll vote third party even it puts the Wicked Witch of the East in the White House. Chances are she will be a one time President anyway - if she gets in.
Meanwhile, I’m hoping for a miracle and Duncan Hunter or Fred Thompson.
But thanks for explanation.