I know there’s good reason for cynicism from those who are strongly pro-life or anti-illegal immigration, particularly, when dealing with Establishment pols like Barbour.
The surest way to get pro-life candidates elected in this environment, however, truly is #1) to start out with genuinely pro-life candidates and #2) to have those candidates stress the economy—not deny their social positions, but campaign in the general election on the economy.
It is offensive and a sure way to lose the base!