[CharlesWayneCT]

The RNC cannot be made into a “reliable conservative force”, and we shouldn’t really bother. the RNC exists to provide a way to get a majority vote so we can enact legislation. To do so, it has to judiciously accept membership by a majority of the electorate, which means tailoring acceptability based on local electoral concerns.

This is best done by closed primaries, where locals pick their candidates in a system where they are pledged to support the winners in the general election.

This is the best chance for Conservatives and Moderates to maximize their effectiveness. This is like game theory, if we go for 100%, the moderates will want 100%, and we’ll all end up with 100% of nothing, while Pelosi and Reid laugh all the way to the socialized country they desire.

It’s like we are building a human pyramid to get to the top of a wall, but whenever we get close, someone starts shooting the base to get rid of people they disagree with.

[DJ MacWoW]

The RNC cannot be made into a “reliable conservative force”, and we shouldn’t really bother.

That's the spirit Charles! If you never try, you'll never fail! Of course you'll never win either.

[Night Hides Not]

This is best done by closed primaries, where locals pick their candidates in a system where they are pledged to support the winners in the general election.

IIRC, McCain did best in open primaries, where non-Republicans could cross over and muck up the process.

I've yet to hear the RNC endorse closed primaries.