Would not grassroots conservatives not only be justified but be well advised to vote for McConnell's Democrat opponent? Justified? Yes, because McConnell has quite openly sought to eliminate conservative candidates all across the nation by attacking them and funding their opponents. Conservatives are clearly justified in voting to remove McConnell from the scene because to remove him is to remove a threat. McConnell is not just a threat in his own state but he is a threat to conservatism across the nation.
Well advised? Yes, because it's necessary to show some teeth if other would be Rino lawmakers are to be intimidated and it is clear that they must be intimidated to prevent them from reverting to rank Rino-ism. The harm they do will be worse than the loss of one Senate seat, unless that loss turns control of the Senate.
It's a close question but I think under the limited circumstances described above, the better course is to actually vote for the Democrat. Next election we might not be facing the same Rino establishment if we show ourselves willing to stand deserters up in front of the firing squad.
