The point is that some republicans are conservative, but the party is not. More and more are ready to try something else after the failures of the republicans. I am an example of that as are a few million others, IMO. It’s a miracle anyone but a democrat got elected in NJ. ACORN must have been puit in check.
What is the party if not the people? You see, not all Republican voters are conservative, just like not all democrat voters are blue dogs or radical Leftists.
As I see it, conservatives fall into more than one group. Some call themselves fiscally conservative: small government, low taxes, etc. Others call themselves socail conservatives: pro-life, one man, one woman marriage, etc. Still others like Ron Paul, are more isolationist, or strictly Constitutionalist and still others demand a strong national defense.
One conservative’s idea of a RINO, might not be another’s idea of a RINO. It all depends on that particular conservative’s litmus test or set of principles and issues.
It will be interesting to see the various conservatives who elect to challenge incumbents or who elect ro run in seats vacated. I personally like Sarah Palin’s self-description: “Common Sense Conservative.” I hope everyone runs on that.