So, you're good with a Republican who's a Democrat In All But Label Only, as long as he can beat Hillary?
Geeesh....
And I will say this: I have no use for Rand Paul, or his all over the place foreign policy.
But I believe that he can win a general election. I will vote for him if I have to.
I also believe that he has inherited the tenacity of his father, and will stick around longer than most. I will be rooting for pretty much anyone else for the non-establishment wing of the party. But if it got to that point, I would hold my nose and vote for him. I won't have that chance this time around. NY (29 electoral votes) moved up on the calendar. It will now be held immediately after NH, on Feb 7th. Either Bush or Romney will win NY, and the other may very likely drop out at that point.